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Isaiah Dorman

by | Nov 24, 2017 | True West Blog

Isaiah Dorman gained notoriety for being the only black man killed at the Little Bighorn, where he served Custer as an interpreter.  But he had a very interesting life. One job in particular stands out. In 1865, he was hired to carry the mail between Fort Rice and Fort Wadsworth—a 360-mile trip.  He was paid $100 a month, but he earned it.  Dorman walked the entire distance for a two-year period, c


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