Privileged boyhood -- At West Point -- In Florida: the Second Seminole War -- In Mexico -- The Gunnison Affair -- In the Washington Territory: building forts at Walla Walla -- "Chapter of accidents" -- Last years -- Epilogue: legacy.
Summary:
"This definitive biography of Steptoe chronicles the career of a field officer who served nearly four years in the Second Seminole War, won commendation for gallantry during the Mexican War, performed admirably (though controversially) in the Utah Territory, undertook construction of forts at Walla Walla in the newly defined Washington Territory engaged with various tribes throughout his deployments"-- Provided by publisher.
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