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...