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Modoc War Correspondence Compilation: 1850-1901

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: SHL-2018-190

Content Description

Collection consists of a folder with sheets of yellow paper with typed notes glued to them. The notes represent correspondence on the subject of relationship between the Modoc Indian tribes and the white settlers shortly before the start of the Modoc War, during the War, and after. Collection contains letters from military commanders, like E.R.S. Canby, settlers and ranchers like J. Fairchild; records of interviews and talks with the Modoc warriors, including Captain Jack. There are handwritten notes on the margins in different handwriting. The sheets are arranged in chronological order from 1850 to 1901.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Creation: 1850-1901

Extent

1 box (Box with a folder containing sheets of paper, some with years written on them, arranged chronologically)