What was the name of the agent who ordered Sitting Bull's arrest?
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James McLaughlin, a prominent Indian agent, played a crucial role in the events leading to Sitting Bull's arrest. McLaughlin, known for his deep knowledge of Native American culture and his proficiency in several tribal languages, served as the U.S. Indian agent at the Standing Rock Agency during the late 1800s. In this capacity, he developed a complex relationship with Sitting Bull, the renowned Hunkpapa Lakota leader.
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