This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ktsok Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lawson/3427.1.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This was from a google search. I wish it had more information. This must have occurred when Gaines was stationed at Ft. Missouia, Montana Territory. "California and Californians" by Rockwell Dennis Hunt, Nellie Van de Grift Sanchez p.316, Gaines Lawson, of the Regular Army, was commanding officer in the campaign against Sitting Bull after the massacre of General Custer during the Indian.....[not continued] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.