private christopher kendle of the calvary described the forces attempting the crossing. they assumed command that consisted of the indians. the men of the second colorado and captain charles steward company. majorap foreman of the third indian advanced. together they preserved the country. in fact, historian suggests the triracial army could have been a model foror future race relatios in the united states. here, you can see a pixeluated version.n. likeon cabin springs honey spris was along the important supply route of the texas road. in july of 1862 confederate forces used this as a attack on fort gibson and push the federal forces out of indian territory. soldiers at honey springs former harper weekly and brought in supplies and preparation for the march against gibson. this included native-american ancestory. a fact not lost on the men involved. coronal james m. williams told the volunteers this is the day we have been waiting for. this is for the freedom of their children ando children's children. they, the rebels received a lesson that taught them not to despise on