John Singel letters concerning Navajo attacks on Fort Defiance, N.M.
Collection
Identifier: MSS-881-SC
Scope and Content
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
- Majority of material found in April 1860-July 1860
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
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Biography / History
On January 2, 1857, 16 year old, German born John Singel enlisted as a soldier in the US Army. He served as musician, CO. B, 3rd U.S. Infantry. Singel was discharged in March 1862.
Extent
1 Folder
Abstract
The collection consists of 3 holographic letters with typed transcriptions, plus a fragment of another letter, written by John Singel from Fort Defiance, NM. The letters pertain to the U.S. Army and hostilities with the Navajo.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the John Singel letters concerning Navajo attacks on Fort Defiance, N.M., 1857-circa 2009
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- B. Silbergleit
- Date
- © 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
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