Crook set out with one company from the 1st U.S. Cavalry on December 18 .
Lt. Col. George Crook had recently arrived to assume command of the District of Boise in November , 1866 .
Lt. Col. set out with one company from the 1st U.S. Cavalry on December 18 .
Lt. Col. George Crook had recently arrived to assume command of the District of Boise in November , 1866 .