John Singel - Holographic letters (1860), typed transcriptions, background information, 1857-circa 2009
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection consists of 3 holographic letters plus a fragment of another letter, with typed transcriptions, written by John Singel from Fort Defiance, NM. Singel tells of day to day boredom, the constant threat of Navajo attacks, detailing a particular attacks on April 30. He mentions Mexican Volunteers taking Navajo prisoners and then cutting their throats. Singel’s letter of July 30, 1860 has the regiment transferring to Texas. The collection also includes photocopied materials providing historical context for the collection. Transcriptions were probably done circa 2009.
Dates
- 1857-circa 2009
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Folder
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu