GENERAL MILES PERSONAL LETTER TO SCOUT WILLIAM DIXON AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR
Headquarters Ind. Ter. Expedition
Camp on Canidain, Texas
December 24th, 1874
Mr. William Dixon
Sir:
I take pleasure in presenting to you a Medal of Honour, as a recognition by the Government of your skill, courage, and determined fortitude, displayed in an engagement with (5) others , on the 12th of September, 1874, against hostile Indians, in overwhelming numbers.
This mark of honour, I trust, will be long worn by you, and though it in a small degree compensates for the hardships endured, yet it is a lasting emblem of distinguished services, well earned in a noble cause. It will ever recall the fact to you and yours, of having materially aided in clearing this fair country of ruthless savages, and freeing it from all time to civil settlements. This must be an ever increasing gratification to you. this badge of honour is most worthily bestowed.
Respectfully, &c,
Bvt. Maj. Gen’l. U.S. Army,
Commanding.