Major Sanford 's battalion , consisting of Companies C , D , I and K , joined General Howard on the Clearwater , on 28 July .
The expedition across the Lo - Lo trail began on 30 July .
Major Sanford 's battalion , consisting of Companies C , D , I and K , joined General Howard on the Clearwater , on 28 July , and the expedition across the Lo - Lo trail began on 30 July .