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Contains 45 Results:

letter from Charles D. Sweet, private secretary, War Department, acknowledging receipt of letter from Fred Fickey., June 12, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: June 12, 1884

Small envelope postmarked addressed to Fred Fickey., June 13, 1884,

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: June 13, 1884,

letter (2746B) from Acting Secretary Brigadier General Bliet to the Honorable J. L. Thomas, Baltimore, enclosing copy of report from District of New Mexico., June 13, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: June 13, 1884

letter and envelope addressed to Fred Fickey Jr., Esq., June 12, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: June 12, 1884

letter to Secretary of the Interior from E.L. Stevens, Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs, recommending that recovery of the bodies be referred to the Secretary of War., June 12, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: June 12, 1884

letter from Office of Indian Affairs to Agent Bowman concerning recovery and disposition of bodies., June 12, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: June 12, 1884

letter to Fred Fickey., June 21, 1884,

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: June 21, 1884,

letter from Acting Adjutant General, Washington, DC, to John L. Thomas, Esq., introducing Mrs. Rachel Walcott., June 30, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: June 30, 1884

Envelope addressed to Thomas post-marked, June 30, 1884.

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: June 30, 1884.

letter introducing Mrs. Walcott to Commanding Officer at Fort Lewis, CO., June 30, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: June 30, 1884

letter (2496B) and one handwritten copy from Secretary Lincoln, forwarding copies of reports concerning McNally and Walcott to Rep. John V. Findlay., May 28, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: May 28, 1884

letter from headquarters at Santa Fe to Adjutant General Department of the Missouri (at Ft. Leavenworth, KS) recommending delay of attempt to recover bodies until cooler weather., June 27, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: June 27, 1884

letter (handwritten and typed copies) to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs from J.H. Bowman regarding arrest of Osh-ka-ni-ne., July 11, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: July 11, 1884

Adjutant endorsements for a communication (missing), dated July 1 and July 5, dated July 17, 1884.

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: dated July 1 and July 5; dated July 17, 1884.

two handwritten copies of letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs from agent John H. Bowman., July 3, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: July 3, 1884

letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs from Agent Bowman., Aug 3, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: Aug 3, 1884

Two handwritten copies of letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs from J.H. Bowman concerning the arrest of Ten-nai-tso-si and Tng-i-yez-gey., July 19, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: July 19, 1884

letter (three handwritten copies) and envelope, to Fred Fickey from Commissioner Price, Office of Indian Affairs., July 28, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: July 28, 1884

letter (3279B) with one handwritten copy, from Secretary Lincoln to the Honorable John V.L. Findlay, concerning recovery of bodies of Messrs. McNalley and Walcott., July 12, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: July 12, 1884

letter (2417B) and two handwritten copies, signed by Robert Lincoln, Secretary of War, acknowledging request for action from Fred Fickey, Esq. via Rep. John V. Findlay., May 24, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: May 24, 1884

typewritten document incorporating General Drum's request of 5-14, a transmittal note from Col. Bradley and "Pete's" report., May 16, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: May 16, 1884

(two) typewritten copies of General Drum's request and a report from Col. Bradley at Santa Fe to Adjutant General's office in Washington, DC concerning the incident as reported by Messrs. Mitchell and Doughtry., May 17, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: May 17, 1884

report of investigation by "Pete," a Navajo scout. Handwritten report of circumstances surrounding the death of two Americans, Messrs. James McNally and Samuel T. Walcott. Includes a fragment of a handwritten transmittal document., May 4, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: May 4, 1884

request from Adjutant General Drum to Col. Bradley in Santa Fe for information relative to the reported killing., May 14, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: May 14, 1884

letter and envelope addressed to Fred Fickey from Acting Commissioner Stevens. The murder of McNally and Walcott apparently occurred in Arizona, not on any Indian Reservation, and matter to be referred to Arizona authorities., Aug 14, 1884

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Rachel Walcott papers represent a bureaucratic dialogue between various government agencies concerning the murder of Samuel T. Walcott and James McNally, allegedly by two Navajo Indians on March 31, 1884, in the Territory of Arizona. The Indians, Osh-ka-ni-ne and Ten-nai-tso-si were pursued and arrested on July 10, and July 18, 1884. Interestingly, McNalley's remains were never recovered and this has led to the rise of local folk tales. The collection is comprised of...
Dates: Aug 14, 1884