Everything Everywhere Daily · Thursday, September 24, 2026
Following General Howard's ultimatum, a group of young Nez Perce warriors attacked settlers, leaving 18 dead and shattering the peace. This led General Howard to dispatch Captain David Perry with 100 men, initiating military action. A subsequent peace party sent by the Nez Perce was fired upon by Perry's men, escalating the confrontation.
“These raids quickly escalated as other warriors joined in, ultimately leaving 18 settlers dead.”
“With the peace shattered, General Howard had no choice but to respond with military force.”
“A Nez Perce truce party of six greeted them, flying a white flag of peace. One of Perry's men fired on the peace party, scattering them and rallying 70 Nez Perce warriors.”