After a momentary pause Tutt jerked out his pistol and fired. In 1865, after the war had ended, Hickok found himself facing former Confederate David Tutt on the square in Springfield, (Mo.) 75 yards apart after an argument over a watch. While under heavy Confederate Fire, Bill crossed the river holding onto the tail of his horse as he shouted to the Union Sentries, “Don’t shoot!” After surviving the treacherous crossing, Bill delivered valuable intelligence about the Confederates’ intentions and dispositions. As the Sergeant went for his pistol Bill drew his own and shot the man - after which he leapt horse and all into a river, dividing the two opposing armies. While posing as a Confederate Private to gather intelligence, Bill’s true intentions were discovered by a Reb Sergeant. This inspired the mob to leave.Ī female witness shouted, “Way to go, Wild Bill.”īill also served as a scout/spy. When the crowd ignored Marshal Hickok’s order to disperse, he drew his twin Colt 1851 Navy Revolvers and fired them into the air. The crowd wanted a bartender’s blood, because he righteously defended himself earlier against members of the mob. While serving in this capacity in 1862 in Independence (Mo.), Hickok came across a mob bent on violence. Hickok also served as a provost marshal, which was equivalent to a modern-day military policeman. Police History: Henry Andrew "Heck" Thomas, man-hunter extraordinaire
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