Mo-nah-se-tah facts for kids
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Mo-nah-se-tah
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| Cheyenne: Monâhtseta'e, Mo-nah-see-tah ("Spring Grass"), Meotxi, Me-o-tzi | |
| Cheyenne leader | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1850 |
| Died | 1922 |
| Domestic partner | George Armstrong Custer (?) |
| Parents | Father, Little Rock |
| Known for | Taken captive by the 7th U.S. Cavalry under the command of Lt. Colonel (brevet Major General) George Armstrong Custer after the Battle of Washita River |
Mo-nah-se-tah or Mo-nah-see-tah (born around 1850, died 1922), also known as Me-o-tzi, was a Cheyenne woman. She was the daughter of Little Rock, a respected Cheyenne chief.
Her father, Chief Little Rock, was killed on November 28, 1868. This happened during the Battle of Washita River. His camp, led by Chief Black Kettle, was attacked by the 7th U.S. Cavalry. This cavalry unit was under the command of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer. Mo-nah-se-tah was among the 53 Cheyenne women and children who were taken captive by the 7th Cavalry after the battle.
The Battle of Washita River
The Battle of Washita River took place at dawn on November 27, 1868. The 7th U.S. Cavalry, led by Lieutenant Colonel George Custer, attacked a Cheyenne village. This village had 51 lodges and was located on the Washita River. This area is now part of Oklahoma.
Custer's troops quickly took control of the village. However, it took more time to stop all the fighting. Custer stated in his report that efforts were made to protect people who were not fighting. Troops were told to gather captured women and children. They were taken to a specific lodge in the village. There, they were held under guard while the battle continued.
One of the scouts, Raphael Romero, was sent to reassure the women and children. He told those who stayed in their lodges that they would not be harmed. In total, 53 women and children were taken captive during this event.
