"Black Jack Davidson a Cavalry Commander on the Western Frontier: The Life of General John W. Davidson. In his long service, Davidson was with Kearny's California Column, a general in the the Peninsular Campaign and after the war was with the 7th Cavalry, and commanded the Buffalo Soldiers." -- From the publisher.

Includes index. Spine title: General Black Jack Davidson, cavalry commander.

West with the howitzers --|t California duty --|t New Mexico and Apaches --|t Again to California --|t War : sunstroke : promotions --|t Seventh and Tenth Cavalry --|t Oklahoma and Indians --|t Fort Sill : Fort Griffin --|t Oklahoma and brewing troubles --|t From Texas to Fort Custer --|t Epilogue --|t Career chronology of John W. Davidson.