@heyfitzpablum
These drawings are not idle sketching by the Indians, they captured significant events in their lives and each symbol was very important. The presence of the bugle and the fact the trooper was facing his attackers and fighting are very significant. I think your interpretation is pretty accurate. Corporal Metzger sold his life dearly, that had to impress the warriors.
@CapComMDb
Not sure if anyone mentioned this, but check your local library, particularly if you are associated with a college. You can get lots of things through interlibrary loan. Worldcat lists 296 copies, including four in Wyoming. Seriously, libraries are awesome, particularly ILL.
@brandonpeters1618
Wow High backbone being represented in 2 different native drawings and 1 where he’s engaging in battle with metzger is insane… Seriously cool as fuck
@jjdjj5392
The metzger family still lives in this area of the fetterman fight. My sons went to school with a metzger boy that is related to this brave bugler the natives honored with a buffalo robe... thats an incredible high honor. It was really cool when they all took a fieldtrip there to the fetterman fight and the boy shared the soldier named metzger is his great great great uncle. My boys are native american btw. It was very serene to see a blood relative of this well known person in history.
@gallantcavalier3306
This is an incredible find. And I must say that you must definitely be on the right track. I wouldn’t find it surprising if Corporal Metzger did in fact pick up a rifle or carbine and started fighting, and when out of ammunition, started using his bugle. I know it sounds like something out of a movie but in a desperate fight like that, I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised. The High Backbone theory also make sense. A respected person giving an order for the body to be left alone makes plenty of sense. Amazing video, and an amazing discovery!!!
@t.j.payeur5331
It takes strange types like us to get psyched about awesome examples of historical research...
@CountryFenderBass
I honestly believe that if the Indians saw all the calvary men running away but a lone bugler standing his ground they most definitely would have respected that.
@joemcelroy2118
I always enjoy starting the day with coffee mug in hand and seeing a new video of yours. Humor mixed with detailed historical research is a great combination. Good job Travis.
@KevinSmith-yh6tl
I believe you are 100% correct. This episode is gonna need more than a couple of views from me, it's that thought provoking.👍
@tballstaedt7807
I saw that book in the salt lake city library decades ago. Maybe its still there
@garyjones8222
Absolutely love your videos they’re informative, yet relaxing, and just fun to listen to great sense of humor. I am well read on the subjects, but I learned something new in every single video.
@InPrimer
All seems perfectly plausible. The consistency in High Backbone’s attire through the various drawings is pretty striking. Nice catch!
@jeffbone8475
So happy to have found your channel and this video. Excellent, excellent work! Had the privilege of visiting the Fetterman site 2 summers ago and was incredibly moved to be able to walk those hills. I had the whole site to myself and wandered through the trails and boulders for several hours. Thanks so much for adding to my knowledge of the battle and for sharing Cpl Metzger's story. Cheers from Alberta, Canada.
@GlacierSound
Another Great video, thank you! Your storytelling skills are amazing!
@Freedomfred939
my UW Phd daughter suggested that if the professor is still alive, you could probably ask him for a digital copy. They get no money from amazon anyway.
@alanbrockmeier6871
Right track I think. Good info. Love your posts. Alan in NM
@michaeldouglas1243
I think it could be him very well. I love this kind of content.
@crazygame2724
Excellent!
@hiddenwoodsben
this is so cool. to be able to make such a connection over time and culture.
@Edwin6932