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Journal of John L. Dailey, 1858-1865

 Item
Identifier: M045.02.0004.0009.00001

Abstract

The document contains a transcribed compilation of journal entries written by John L. Dailey. Most entries detail day-to-day normalities such as the weather, traveling to and from different camps, budgeting, etc. The document also contains a first-hand account of the Sand Creek Massacre. Dailey's November 29, 1964, journal entry talks about his camp being ordered to fire upon the Natives immediately. The entry recounts a death and injury count for both parties. The entries prior to the date of the massacre describe preparations taken in the days before, and the entries after describe the remaining tension after the Sand Creek Massacre.

Dates

  • 1858-1865

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials are primarily in English.

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

1 Items

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Series 2 contains copies of correspondence and diaries of persons involved with the Sand Creek Massacre together with newspaper clippings about the people.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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