Sand Creek Massacre, Colo., 1864

Abstract Collection of documents about the Sand Creek massacre compiled by Raymond Carey for Historical Materials and Methods class. Includes typed transcriptions of original materials including correspondence between, and public statements from, government officials such as Governor John Evans and Cheyenne Chief Black Kettle, and United States military officers such as Major Samuel Colley and Colonel John Chivington. The materials also includes reports, congressional testimony, and newspaper...

Abstract A typed transcription of a letter sent by Morse Coffin to the publication "The Colorado Sun" on November 29, 1878 and published therein on December 14, 1878. The letter describes Coffin's experience in the 3rd Colorado Volunteer Cavalry in the fall of 1864, in particular the events of the Sand Creek Massacre in which he participated in, and his opinion on said event. The transcription has been altered from the original to correct punctuation, grammar, and to change when individuals are...

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A transcrition of the diary of John Wolfe, a soldier in the US army in Colorado, providing an account of his activities in the months directly preceding his participation in the Sand Creek Massacre. Transcribed by Dorothy E. Smith, curator of the Colorado Springs Pioneers' Museum.

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Series 2 contains materials related to John M. Chivington, who led the troops at Sand Creek, including family information and transcripts of correspondence.

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Series 2 contains materials related to John M. Chivington, who led the troops at Sand Creek, including family information and transcripts of correspondence.

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Series 2 contains materials related to John M. Chivington, who led the troops at Sand Creek, including family information and transcripts of correspondence.

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...

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Series 4 contains a copy of the Judge Advocate Generals Report and exerpts of reactions in the Colorado press.

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A collection of letters published in The Miner's Register, presumably written by George A. Wells, describing the march of the 3rd regiment from Bijou Basin, their rendevous with Colonel Chivinigton at Fort Lyon, and their participation in the Sand Creek Massacre.

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A transcription of a first person account of Lieutenant Andrew Templeton's military exploits in Colorado, in particular his participation in the Sand Creek Massacre. This document was transcribed by Dorothy E. Smith, curator of the Colorado Springs Pioneers' Museum. The date of transcription is not included.