Rule Creek

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Date of Battle: September 10, 1868

Location of Battle: Toonerville, CO

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Participants: Captain William H Penrose with one company of the 7th Cavalry chased a band of Cheyennes

Captain William H Penrose led a group of men up Rule Creek, killing 5 horses in the chase.  4 Cheyennes and 2 soldiers were killed.

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Encyclopedia of Indian Wars

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