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is widely credited with leading the Nez Perce on this journey. He served as a camp supervisor and guardian, who was entrusted with handling the logistics of camp and travel, and taking care of the women and children.
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324:. Seattle: University of Washington Press.
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217:Lolo Pass
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78:46°8′31″N
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