Chandler writes about the retaking of the first battle ground of the Paiute Indian War of 1860, the discovery of Captain Edward F. Storey’s body and his burial, which Chandler attended. He writes that General Haven and Colonel Jack Hays came over with him to organize a force and “give them all a whipping.” He writes that he has good prospects and would like to go to Europe if he is successful. Notations in pencil on the first page at the top read: “Indian Troubles, Trip to Europe.” Pencil marks highlight certain parts of the text pertaining to the title.
Gold miners Gold mines and mining West (U.S.) History 1860-1890 Pioneers Correspondence Virginia City (Nev.) Paiute Indians Wars, 1860 Hays, John Coffee, 1817-1883
Time Period
1855-1872
Place
San Francisco (Calif.)
Source
Autograph letter signed, 3 pages; N. A. Chandler Gold Rush Era Letters, D1942.1, box 1, folder 29
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