10169, 10170. Gravestone of J.G. Sheldon (photograph)

About 3 miles north of Camp Date Creek, A.T.

Photographs Bill W. Smith December 10th, 1990

10168. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, May 29th, 1869, Local Intelligence.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory Another Pioneer Gone. — town from Hardyville , Monday evening last , May 29th, 1869 Local Intelligence . From Hon. Wm. H, Hardy, who arrived in via the Prescott and Mohave Wagon road, we learn the sad news of the murder by Indians, at a point a short distance beyond Camp Willow Grove, of James Sheldon, an old pioneer, and a man who was beloved by all who knew him, and who is there in the Territory that did not know 'IJirn" Sheldon? The particulars, as gathered from Mr. Hardy, are, that Sheldon and A. J. Moore, former sheriff of this county, who, with R. W a Groom, Wm. Cole, Wm. Reed, Frank Cosgrove and others , left Prescott, recently, for White Pine, stopped behind their on the afternoon of the 14th comrades at Camp Willow Grove , the day upon which Sheldon was killed, to converse with inst. , some old acquaintances met with at the post. Towards evening Sheldon mounted his animal, and started for camp, and a short time after dark, Moore did the same thing. At a certain point on the road, Mr. Moore's horse shied and leaped out of the road, thereby, arousing the suspicions of his rider, who made a haste to reach the camp, where he soon arrived and was informed that Sheldon had not come up. Moore then related the circumstances that occurred to him on the road, and some of the men went back next morning, found Sheldon and his horse lying close together , dead, on the side of the road. The savages had stripped the flesh from the frame of the horse, packed it off, and covered the head of the murdered man with the entrails 0 Sheldon, we think, was a native of Maine, and had resided in the Territory since ' 61. He was one of the first white men that ever set foot on the town— site of Prescott. Peace to his ashes, and may swift vengence soon overtake his murderers .

10167. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, May 8th, 1869, Local Intelligence.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory May 8th, 1869 Local Intelligence . MRS. JENNY WELLS arrived here recently , from San Francisco. She was met at Camp Date Creek by Wales Arnold, Willard Rice and others , who escorted her home. We Welcome her back to Prescott

10166. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, May 1st, 1869. Col. Price on the War Path.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory May 1st, 1869 COL. PRICE ON THE WAR PATH. - It pleases us to learn that this gallant officer has again taken the field against the Indians Parties recently from the Toll— Gate, on the Prescott and Mohave road, inform us that he with Col. Young , another gallant officer , and companies E, and K, 8th cavalry, were about starting for Camp Date Creek, where they will be joined by B company of the same regiment, when the command will march to the Colorado River - Their object in going there, is, we are told, to pick out a lot of murderers from among the Reservation Indians , and place them where they cannot kill any more whites Colonel Price being well satisfied that it was Reservation Indians that murdered Mr. Hadley What has satisfied him of this fact is that on a recent scout in the Wallapai country, he fell in with Sheerum and his warriors , who told the Colonal that it was not Wallapais that have been murdering and robbing, but "peaceable friendlies " from the Reservation, and to prove it, Sheerum, with 60 of his warriors , took the trail of the friendlies and drove them upon the Reservation grounds The chief , Leovi—Leovi, and Askit, a brother of Sheerum, are with Col. Price's command, and if we are correctly informed , and his warriors will also visit the Sheerum Reservation .

10165. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, April 24th, 1869, Local Intelligence

The Arizona Miner Prescott , Arizona Territory April 24th, 1869 Local Intelligence . MRS. 1. A. STEVENS, a pioneer lady of Central Ari zona, who has been visiting her relatives in California , arrived here Wednesday last, in company with the mail escort . She accomplished quite a feat for a lady, in riding on horseback, from Camp Date Creek to Prescott, 60 miles in one day.

10164. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, April 17th, 1869. Local Intelligence.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory April 17th, 1869 Local Intelligence. ARRIVAL OF FREIGHT TRAINS Werninger' s train (eight wagons) arrived from La Paz, Sunday last, with merchan— and dise for Cook & Bowers, Gray & Co. , a lot of plows, cultivators, etc. , for Henderson & Co- The train started back Monday, with corn for "way—ports ; " Wickenburg and Camp Date Creek. Dr. W.W- Jones train arrived Tuesday last, and left on Wednesday. Most of the freight brought by the Dr- was for Fort Whipple . Beach Is train is said to be on the road-

10163. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, April 10th, 1869, Indians, Troops, Etc.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory April 10th, 1869 Indians, Troops, Etc . Since our last , the Indians of vicinity have been acting on their behavior. With the exception of plundering of one or two cabins , this good the the stealing of two horses from Jos. Kelsey , at Camp Date Creek, and a feeble attempt to capture the mail, they have otherwise remained inactive . Their inactivity may be attributed to the activity of the troops, who. of late, have scouted the country around Date Creek and Wickenburg pretty thoroughly.

10162. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, March 13th, 1869, Local Intelligence.

The Arizona Miner Prescott Arizona Territory March 13th, 1869 Local Intelligence WHERE FARMING LANDS MAY BE HAD.- As many of our farmers are talking of engaging in farming this spring , and as immi— grants are arriving every week, it may not be amiss to state, for the informa— tion of persons who are or may be on the lookout for ranches that good ranches are to be had on the Verde, 60 miles east of Prescott, on Salt River, 100 miles southeast of Prescott , on Ash Creek and the lower Agua Frio, about 25 miles east from Prescott, on Big Bug , Lower Lynx Creek, Granite Creek, in Woolsey Valley , Willow Valley, in the vicinity of Granite Mountain, American Skull , Chino and Kirkland Valleys , all of which places are close to Prescott; on the Hassayampa, near Walnut Grove and Wickenburg , and on Date Creek , near Camp Date Creek.

10161. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, March 13th, 1869, Our Fellow Citizen Joseph Todd and Jesse Jackson...

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory March 13th, 1869 Our Fellow Citizen Joseph Todd, and Jesse Jackson , formerly of Petaluma , California, but now of Prescott, arrived here in Dr. Jones ' train, looking hale and hearty after their perilous adven— ture among the Apaches at Granite Wash. It was reported here before Mr. Todd arrived, that his chance for life was slim, but we are pleased to learn, that, although badly wounded, and carrying a bullet in his hip , his chances for living out his natural lifetime are good- Mr. Jackson is a brother to Cal . and Sol. Jackson, of this place, and we are glad that he has taken up residence among us

10160. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, March 6th, 1869, Indian Murders and Depredations.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory March 6th, 1869 INDIAN MURDERS and DEPREDATIONS- The fears expressed by us last week , regarding Wm. Burnett, of Walnut Grove , were well founded, as his body was found and buried on Monday last by some Mex— ican packers , near Granite Wash.

10159. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, February 27th, 1869

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory February 27th, 1869 HEREAFTER , Wickenburg we learn , the mail from will be carried via Camp Date Creek, Kirkland and Skull Valleys , to Prescott, instead of by Walnut Grove , as heretofore. An escort of soldiers will guard it.

10158. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, February 27th, 1869. The recent attack, by Indians, on the mail...

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory February 27th, 1869 The recent attack, by Indians , on the mailr the wounding of three citizens who accompanied it, the probable murder of Mr . Barnett, and the certain murder of John Howell, cause feelings of anger to rise in the bosoms of our people against the dusky savages of the Colorado, and should they persist in their hellish acts the cry of "On to the Reservation , may be raised, and kept up until the hellish brutes are swept out of exis— tence .

10157. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, February 27th, 1869, Still Another

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory February 27th, 1869 STILL ANOTHER - As we go to press, we learn by letter from Jos. Ehle, of Skull Valley, that on the 25th instant a party of murderous savages attacked and killed John Howell , in the canyon between Skull and Kirkland Valleys. A party of officers, and an escort, of Company F, Eighth Cavalry , who were on their way to Fort Whipple , arrived at the scene of the murder while the body Of the murdered man was yet warm, and went in pursuit of the Indi— ans. but did not catch up with them. Mr. Howell was an old and esteemed citizen of the Territory - His death will be regretted, and engender more hate in the breasts Of his friends for the sneaking race that murdered him. He came to the Territory from Texas, in 1863.

10156. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, February 27th, 1869, Another Indian Outrage.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory February 27th, 1869 ANOTHER INDIAN OUTRAGE. A week ago to—day, as the stage containing the U.S. Mail , the driver Mr- Tingley, Joseph Todd, of this place, and Jesse Jackson, of Petaluma, California (bro— ther of our fellow—townsmen Cal. and Sol. Jackson, ) was passing through Granite Wash, about Mid—way between Wickenburg and La Paz, on its way to the former, it was attacked by about 30 Indians, who lay concealed in the brush, on each side of the road. The Indians were armed with guns, and tried their best to kill and capture the party in the stage , all of whom were wounded. The driver, Mr. Tingley, received three wounds. Mr. Jackson was wounded slightly , Joe. Todd was wounded in the spine, and as he was recovering from sickness and med— ica1 treatment, it is feared he may die from the effects of his wound. When the Indians first fired at the stage the horses became frightened, turned out Of the road , and ran right through a body of Indians. Mr. Tingley , although badly wounded in the wrist, got hold of the reins, which he had dropped in order to shoot at the Indians, turned the animals into the road and got out of the wash as quickly as possible. The Indians chased the stage all the way through the wash, but the horses made good time , and they were unable to catch up with it. Upon arriving at Culling' s Station, word was sent to Wickenburg, when Dr. Howard went out to attend to them. The driver was taken to Wickenburg. Messrs . Todd and Jackson remained at the station, and, if able, will come to Prescott with Jones & Werninger s trains It is feared that the Indians have killed Wm- Burnett , step—son of Allen Cull umber, of Walnut Grove, who was on his way to La Paz. He left Culling' s Station on the morning of the day the stage was attacked, and was not seen on the road by the men in the stage.

10155. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, February 13th, 1869. Military and Indian Affairs - From Thomas Hodges...

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory February 13th, 1869 Military And Indian Affairs . — From Thomas Hodges r who acted as guide for Col Young, on the recent scout, we learn that the combined force of Cavalry, composed of Companies L, and B, of Fort Whipple, with Col. Young's command, left Wickenburg on the 8th instant, and proceeded to a point not far from the place where the Indians attacked Col. Young's command, but could go no further owing to the muddy condition of the country. Plenty of Indian sign was seen, but no Indians. One night, the rascals shot into col. Young's camp, killing one horse. They also stole five of his pack animals. The troops got back to Fort Whipple Tuesday last. Col. Young and command will return to their post, Camp Willows, as soon as the road becomes sufficiently dry to admit of travel. So far, the Indians have the best of the campaign, but Col Young is determined upon turning the tables soon. Our valiant Whipple boys returned chafed at not finding Indians.

10154. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, The Arizona Territory, February 13th, 1869. Henry Parker, the soldier who was shot by Indians...

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory February 13th, 1869 HENRY PARKER, the soldier who was shot by Indians , when they attacked Col. Young ' s conunand, died at Camp Date Creek, on the 29th ulte We believe he was a native of Lowell. Massachusetts .

10153. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, February 6th, 1869. A Travelled Boy - Arthur Rogers

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory February 6th, 1869 A TRAVELLED BOY . - Arthur Rogers , a boy who arrived here Sunday last from Camp Date Creek , to attend Mrs. Ruble ' s school , has travel led over and seen a great deal of this western country. When a mere stripling , — years ago, he accom— panied his parents from California to Prescott. Soon after, his father took a notion to go to Texas , and Arthur went with him as far as Fort Union New Mexico , where his parents stopped. Soon, a change came o 'er the spirit of the "old mans s" dream; he resolved, in his mind, that there were worse places than Central Arizona, so he packed up again, took the back track, and after months of toilsome travel r arrived at Camp Date Creek , in this country , where they will remain until spring opens, when they will start for this pinery. In a conversation with Master Rogers, he was not slow to inform us that Prescott was the best and prett— lest place he had seen since leaving it, and that he was glad to get back.

10152. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, February 6th, 1869. Fight Between Indians and Troops.

The Arizona Miner Prescott , Arizona Territory February 6th, 1869 An express arrived at Fort Fight Between Indians and Troops . — Whipple from Camp Date Creek, on the night of the 29th u It. , with orders from Major Clendenin the commander of the Sub—District of Prescott, to the commanding officer at Fort Whipple, to send , without delay, to Camp Date Creek, every cavalryman at Whipple, capable of doing service, to hunt up a large party of Indians who . had attacked Col. Young and his command, captured his pack— train, killed one soldier and wounded three or four others, at or near the Santa Maria. So the story goes. In accordance with these orders Companies B, amd L, Eighth Cavalry, left this post Sunday last, under command of Major Wade and Lieutenants Wells and Somerby. As near as we can learn, Colonel Young' s command consisted of about thirty—five men.

10151. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, January 23rd, 1869. The freight trains of Messrs. Jones, Werninger and Chapman...

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory January 23rd, 1869 The freight trains of Messrs . Jones , Werninger and Chapman arrived in Pres— cott from La Paz, Wednesday last, with goods for Gray & Co. , Wormser & Co. , Levi Bashford , G. W. Barnard, and the Quartermaster at Fort Whipple. They left again yesterday morning , with lumber , shingles, etc. , for Camp Date Creek.

10150. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, January 16th, 1869. J. Goldwater, Wholesale and Retail, Dealer (advertisement)

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory January 16th, 1869 J. GOLDWATER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, DEALER, IN Groceries and Provisions, Clothing, Dry-Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, etc., At the old stand formerly occupied by B. Cohn, LA PAZ, Arizona.

10149. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, January 16th, 1869. Johnson's Illustrated History of the Territory of Arizona (advertisement)

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory January 16th, 1869 JOHNSON'S ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, AND THE GREAT COLORADO OF THE PACIFIC. This work, by Judge CHARLES G. JOHNSON of Arizona, is being issued from San Francisco, in numbers to subscribers only. It is illustrated with actual photographs. It will be completed in Twenty-five Numbers, or less, and will make a large handsome quarto volume. Price, fifty cents a number. Agents Wanted In Arizona. ADDRESS VINCENT RYAN & co., San Francisco, Cal.

10148. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, December 12th, 1868.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory December 12th, 1868 Hereafter by order of Gen . Halleck , Camp Lincoln, in this County and Territory, will be known as Camp Verde, and Camp McPherson will be called Camp Date Creek .

10147. Daily Alta California, San Francisco, California, Monday Morning, November 30th, 1868. ARIZONA. (letter)

Daily Alta California San Francisco, California Monday Morning, November 30th, 1868 ARIZONA. The following extracts are from a letter from Wickenburg, dated November 5th, giving the particulars of more Indian depredations: On the morning of November 2d the mail rider and escort sent from Wickenburg to Prescott, A.T., were attacked by Indians when within ten miles of Walnut Grove. The mail rider, Mr. Riggins, received three arrow wounds in the arm, and one of the two soldiers allowed by Major Clendenin, commanding Fort Whipple, as mail escort, was killed, his mule and arms taken and the mail and mail pack mule also captured and taken off by the Indians.

10146. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, November 28th, 1868. From Camp McPherson- Under date of November 22nd, 1868

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory November 28th, 1868 Under date of November 22nd, 1868, Major From Camp McPherson . — Wm. Montgomery, Sutler at Camp McPherson, in this county, writes as follows: "I have just returned from La Paz, where I bought a large stock Cal of goods, which I expect here in two or three days. loaded for Prescott. with four wagons , Jackson is here, Lieutenant Jas. A. Buchanan has turned over all Quartermaster' s Stores to Captain Geo. W. Davis, and will leave in a few days Camp La Paz (the Indian Reserve) . While for his new post, new road , in passing Jones ' via Dr. returning from La Paz , I was met by seven through the Black Tank range of mountains , Indians. I happened to get sight of them first, and gave them a warm reception, or, in all probability, they would have served me as they have served many others. I wounded one, an the rest We are suffering for ran, so I escaped without any trouble. want of lumber to finish the quarters

10145. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, November 14th, 1868. John Graham, formerly of Prescott, died October 30th, 1868.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory November 14th, 1868 John Graham, formerly of Prescott , died October 30th, 1868 at Camp McPherson, in this county. Deceased was a native of Scotland, aged about 40 years .

10144. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, November 14th, 1868.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory November 14th, 1868 Last week, we stated, upon the authority of parties who ought to have known, that thereafter the California mail would be carried via Camp McPherson, Kirkland and Skull valleys, to Prescott, but it seems our informants were mistaken. We have since learned that no change was or is intended to be from the Walnut Grove route, as the contractor has made all the arrangements for carrying it over that route for several months to come. Besides, he claims that the mail can be carried for much less money than by Camp McPherson, Kirkland and Skull valleys.

10143. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, November 14th, 1868, Recovery of Mails.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory November 14th, 1868 RECOVERY OF MAILS.- It will be recollected that last week, after news brought to this place that the Indians had succeeded in capturing two mails, Major Clendenin, who commands Fort Whipple, sent Captain Hobart and part of his troop I, of the 8th Cavalry, to follow the trail of the Indians and if possible, recover the mails or a part of them, and we are pleased to be able to state that the command returned here Tuesday evening, after recovering the mails and turning them over to the P.M. at Wickenburg. Mr. Ed Peck, who accompanied the party as guide, called upon us and gave the following account of the trip: About dark on the 4th inst. they reached the place where the party was jumped, searched for the trail of the Indians, but did not find it until morning came, when it was discovered that about twelve Indians all that were in the party - kept the main trail towards Wickenburg for a short distance, when they turned in a westerly direction and stopped upon a hill, where they cut open one of the mail bags, and tore the ends off the letters for the purpose of rifling them. From thence their trail led to the canyon of the Hassayampa, which they crossed and proceeded twelve miles before stopping and opening the other mail bag. The troops followed their trail and picked up every letter and paper seen, and would have followed the Indians still further had it not rained and washed out their tracks. The Indians went into the mountains east of Wickenburg. Cavalry can do nothing in the country east of the Hassayampa, between Wickenburg and Walnut Grove, as it is too rough for horses. Mr. Peck picked up most of the letters and papers and says that but one out of several hundred was left unopened by the Indians. In some cases letters were taken out of envelopes, and in others, the savages satisfied themselves by tearing the ends off the envelopes and leaving the letters undisturbed. It seems they did not meddle with the newspapers as most of our exchanges came to us all right.

10142. Chronicles of War, page 145

CHRONICLES OF WAR. Kuhn, Berndt. Chronicles Of War, Apache & Yavapai Resistance In Southwestern United States And Northern Mexico, 1821-1937. Tucson: The Arizona Historical Society, 2014. PAGE 145: Nov. 2, 1868. 1 soldier killed: Jerome Booth; I civilian wounded: Riggins; 2 mules captured. Attack on a mail rider escorted by 2 soldiers Co. H, 14th Inf. 6 miles north of Wickenburg. (AZ). Clendenin to Devin, November 4, 1868. Unreg. LR. Dist. of Ariz., RG 393, NA; Arizona Miner, November 7, 14, 1868. Daily Alta California, November 30, 1868; Hawkins, History of Wickenburg, 40.

10139, 10140, 10141. Camp McPherson, Arizona Territory, Nov. 14th 1868, Mr. L.D. Booth (letter)

Camp McPherson Arizona Territory Nov 14th 1868. Mr. L.D. Booth Dear Sir I seat myself to perform a painful duty. it is that of informing you of the untimely death of your Brother Jerome Booth. He was killed by Indians the 2nd day of this month while escorting the mail from Wickenburg to Walnut Grove. The mail party consisted of but three men a citizen mail rider and two soldiers. One of which was your Brother. they were attacked by about 60 who lay in ambush till the mail was within a few feet of them when they raised with a whoop and fired killing Jerome almost instantly, and wounding the mail rider. Jerome fell from his saddle. then raising himself on one knee and raising his Carbine to fire but life was to far gone and he fell dead without a struggle. he was shot three times. twice with bullets in the left side and once with an arrow in the left shoulder. I wish to inform you that you are not the only one to mourn his loss. by his death. I lost a dear and trusty friend he seemed like a Brother to me. he was always willing to assist when others could not. He was truly kind, generous and obliging. and I sympathize with you in the loss of so dear a Brother. There were many sad hearts in this camp when the news reached here. for he was liked by officers and men. perhaps you are not aware that he had left this camp. he and myself both left here at the same time to go to Walnut Grove to escort the mail. and he fell a victim to brutal savages the second trip he made. the escort has since been removed. I am sorry to say I could not go to assist in burying him as I was obliged to go to Prescott the next day to report it to the military authorities. the Corporal in charge of the escort went with some citizens and buried him. and they all say he was buried well as could be expected. The Indians took his cloths from him and a memorandum book some postage stamps and a few letters they are all probably destroyed. there has been nothing seen of them since. He had no money at the time but there is four months pay due him besides some clothing money. which I have no doubt Lieut. Western will attend to as soon as possible. he has some letters from Miss Alice Parsons. and one from you which I enclose with your picture I believe I will send the letters to Miss Parsons as soon as possible. I hope you will excuse my negligence in this matter as I have been moving all of the time since the sad event happened. I sympathize with you in your deep affliction by the loss of so dear a Brother. but we must remember that he fell a true and noble hearted soldier while in the performance of his duty. and thought well of by all who knew him. Should you wish any more particulars I will give them to you if possible. yours truly, Leslie G. Cutter co. H 14th U.S. Infantry. Fort Whipple Prescott Arizona P.S. The Company has gone to Prescott since he was killed. -- L.G. Cutter

10138. Private James Booth, Co. "H" 14th U.S. Infantry, Camp McPherson, A.T., copy of handwritten death report

Private Jerome Booth Co. "H" 14th U.S. Infantry Camp McPherson, A. T. The following is a copy of the handwritten death report of Private Jerome Booth, Co. "H" 14th U.S. Infantry, Camp McPherson, A. T. and is dated November 14th, 1868. Jerome Booth was killed by Indians November 2nd, 1868 near Walnut Grove, A. T. while on Mail Escort. The report is written by Leslie G. Cutter (a fellow soldier) of Co. "H" 14th U.S. Infantry and mailed to the brother of the deceased: L.D. Booth, Binghamton, Broome County, Box 900, New York. The original report is part of the Bill W. Smith Collection. No attempt was made to correct the spelling or punctuation.

10137. Gravestone of Private James Booth, Co. "H" 14th U.S. Infantry, Camp McPherson, A.T., Killed by Indians November 2nd, 1868 while on mail escort.

Private Jerome Booth co. "H" 14th U.S. Infantry, camp McPherson, A.T. Killed by Indians November 2nd, 1868 while on mail escort. 4, Remains relocated from the Camp Date Creek Cemetery to the San Francisco National Cemetery at the Presidio in May of 1892

10136. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, November 14th, 1868, Local Intelligence.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory November 14th, 1868 Local Intelligence . THE RECENT ATTACK ON THE MAIL PARTY: We were mistaken, last week, in stating that the Indians jumped the mail party at a place six miles this side of Wickenburg and that the soldier shot by them rode to Walnut Grove before dying, but we are not to blame for the mistakes , as we related the circumstances of the affair just as they were related to us , and until the arrival of Messrs . Coulter and Cory, from Wickenburg. Saturday night last, after our paper had been worked off , no other version of the affair was known here. Mr. Cory has furnished us with the fol lowing account of the sad affair, which we presumer is correct : "When within about twelve miles of Walnut Grover the mail party, consisting of the rider and two soldiers was jumped by a party of Indians. At the first fire one of the soldiers was shot through the heart, and fell dead from his animal- The rider while in the act of drawing his revolver, was shot with an arrow , which entered the arm above the elbow, and passing through, entered the wrist, which compelled him to drop his pistol (which was afterwards recovered) and take to flight. The remaining soldier dismounted from his mule and escaped to the Grove on foot. A party of citi zens from Walnut Grove went out to the scene of the conflict and buried the soldier. The riders wounds are not serious . "

10135. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, November 7th, 1868, Another Indian Outrage.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory November 7th, 1868 ANOTHER INDIAN OUTRAGE. Monday last at a point about six miles this side of Wickenburg, a party of 75 or 100 Indians attacked the mail party , killed a soldier——one of the escort— and wounded the mail rider, captured the pack animal and two bags of mail matter . The Indians cut the party off from Wickenburg and tried to capture the whole outfit, but the carrier and his escort got away from them and succeeded in reaching Walnut Grove , where the wounded soldier died - The captured bags contained two weeks , California and Eastern mails , which no doubt, will be destroyed by the red skins . ( Jerome Booth was the soldier killed in the attack. He was a private of Co 14th U.S. Infantry , stationed at Camp McPherson, A-T. )

10134. (letter) Head Qrs. Sub. Dist. of Prescott, Fort Whipple, A.T., November 3rd, 1868. To The Non Commissioned Officer in Charge of Mail Escort

Head Qrs. Sub. Dist. Fort Whipple, A. T. November 3rd, 1868 To The of Prescott Non Commissioned Officer in Charge of Mail Escort Walnut Grove, A. T. The Major Commanding directs that the mail escort at Walnut Grove be withdrawn and hereafter the mail for this Post will be sent from Wickenburg via Camp McPherson and Skull Valley to this Post. You will therefore proceed with the escort now with the mail from this Post and such other men now with you from Walnut Grove to Camp McPherson reporting on your arrival at Camp McPherson to the Commanding Officer at that Post. The escort from Walnut Grove to Wickenburg will return from Wickenburg with the next mail direct to Camp McPherson. J. H. Mahnken, 1st Lieut. 8th U.S. Cavy. , A. A. A.G. " Copy " Bvt. Major U.S.A. Respectfully forwarded to Commanding Officer of for his information. Camp McPherson

10133. (letter) Head Qrs. Sub Dist. of Prescott, Fort Whipple, A.T., November 1st, 1868. Captain G.W. Davis, Comdg. Camp McPherson, A.T.

Head Qrs. Sub Dist. Fort Whipple, A. T. November 1st, 1868 Captain G. W. Davis of Prescott Comdg. Camp McPherson Captain : The Major Commanding directs me to state that owing to the great danger to which the mail escort between Prescott and Wickenburg via Walnut Grove is exposed he has determined to furnish the escort via Camp McPherson. You will therefore furnish escort from your Post to Wickenburg and to Skull Valley when the mail will be met at Howells Ranche by an escort from Fort Whipple. The escort which leaves here Wednesday morning will be directed to report to you after escorting the mail to Walnut Grove. The escort from Walnut Grove to Wickenburg will be ordered to report to you at McPherson with the mail from Wickenburg. You will then send the mail to Howells Ranche where it will be met by an escort from this Post on Friday morning next and the mail taken back to Howells next morning when your escort will take it to McPherson and Wickenburg . I am Sir, Very respectfully , Your obd t t. ser v t. , Mahnken , Lt. 8th Cavy. 1st A. A. A. General. and Bvt. Maj . U.S.A.

10132. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 24th, 1868. Letter from Wickenburg (correspondence of the Miner.)

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 24th, 1868 Letter From Wickenburg ( Correspondence of the Miner. ) Wickenburg, October 19th, 1868. Sickness is abating here now. Business seems to be very lively here, at presente The new firm of Mannasse & Co. say they are doing better than they anticipated. Peeples' Saloon is in full blast, and I am told, his billiard tables are occupied day and night. Judge H. H. Cartter, Hon Is T. J. Bidwe11 and Oliver Lindsey, have en route to Tucson, the former to just arrived from La Paz , attend the session of the Supreme Court; the two latter are members of the Legislature from Yuma county. They report that Col. Young, from Fort Mohave, was at La Paz and had arrested a man by the name of Wilson, who is implicated in the killing of the Indians at that place. A writ of Habeas Corpus has, however, been sued out, and no doubt, Mr. Wilson will be discharged, as every one, with the justifies the killing of exception of Col. Dent and Gray & Co. , the red devils. Judge Cartter has made the writ returnable before Judge Tuttle, assigning as a reason, his absence to Supreme Court, but the actual reason is that he justifies the act and, I am told , expressed himself to Dent that way . D. Henderson

10131. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 24th, 1868. Capt. Weir, 14th U.S. Infantry

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 24th, 1868 Capt . Weir , 14th U.S. Infantry , who in formerly commanded Camp McPherson , this county , but who recently visited California on leave of absence, is, we are informed , on his way back to the Territory , to take command of Fort Grant, on the San Pedro, in Pima County.

10130. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 24th, 1868. We have received several letters from citizens of La Paz

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 24th, 1868 We have received several letters from citizens of La Paz, Yuma county, complaining bitterly of the Governor of this Territory for ordering the arrest of citizens implicated in the killing of at that place recently The a band of cut—throat Indians , it seems , military and the Superintendent of Indian Affairs, back up this action of the Governor, and complaint is made of Things have corne to a pretty pass when U.S. them also. officials, instead of laboring to protect our people, imprison Former Iy Governor them for daring to protect themselves . McCormick went in for the strongest kind of measures against these Indians, even going so far as to advise their destruction whenever found. In Kansas and Colorado, Government furnishes citizens arms and In Arizona, ammunition with which to kill hostile Indians . citizens are arrested and placed in irons for killing a few of the red scoundrels who make a business of robbing and murdering white citizens. A stop has got to be put to this mode of procedure, else those who back up the Indians in their murderous doings will find out, when too late, that Arizonians are not the ignorant, cowardly people they take them to be.

10129. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 24th, 1868, From La Paz.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 24th, 1868 From La Paz. Under date of October 12th, 1868, a correspondent at La Paz, Yuma county, in this Territory, furnishes us the following facts in relation to the recent killing of Indians at that place. His account of the affair may be relied upon as correct, and has been vouched for by those who took part in ridding the Territory of the scamps: "Being a resident, pro tem, of this place, and seeing an article relating to an Indian fight in your paper of October 5th, I take the responsibility of correcting the report and giving plain, unvarnished facts concerning the affair. On the night of Sept. 25th, 1868, a band of Apache Mohave Indians were camped about one—fourth of a mile from La Paz. They numbered some 25 or 30 warriors and remained gathered in a circle during the whole night, around a camp fire , plotting for the purpose of destroying the citizens living on the out—skirts of La Paz. They were over heard by spies who had been sent there to listen and observe their actions. The head chief , Co jackama , and his braves , called at the Reservation on their way to La Paz and endeavored to persuade the red skins there to murder the Agent and join in a grand scheme of robbery. Iretaba, the head chief on the Reservation, refused, and warned the whites of their danger. Co jackama and his band of thieves then came on to La Paz, marched up in savage glee to Cole's store and demanded flour , — they were refused. The above facts becoming known to the citizens of La Paz they almost unanimously determined to wreak revenge on the copper demons for their many depredations. Only a short while had elapsed since some of Co jackama 's band ambushed Mr. Wm. Brown in the canyon known as Granite Wash, and mortally wounded him. He died a few days afterward in great agony. Gustavos Chenowith , who was at La Paz with his train, took his brave boys, and joined the residents. They were then guided cautiously to the spot where the demons were encamped . Some two or three Chemehuevi Indians led the advance. Precisely at 3 0' clock in the morning the attack commenced. Co jackama, old Captain Jack , and ten more of this band were killed. Some 20 escaped, but all were undoubtedly wounded, as pools of blood were found by a pursuing party. None of the citizens of La Paz objected to the punishment meted out to the Indians, save Manuel Ravena , and he swore like a maniac, although his squaw consort had forsaken him— left him desolate— left his bed and board without cause or provocation , and joined her tribe. On the heels of this comes an order , tonight, from Governor McCormick to arrest all engaged in what he terms "an Indian murder. " This odious and tyrannical 'l order" caps the climax. The Governor of our Territory arresting free white men for killing hostile Indians! "

10128. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 10th, 1868. From La Paz. Indians Threaten To Take The Town.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 10th, 1868 FROM LA PAZ. INDIANS THREATEN TO TAKE THE TOWN . Next mail may bring us bloody news from La Paz, but we hope not . At latest accounts the hostile Indians were reported to be about 25 miles below the town, marching to attack it. The citizens and some 70 or 80 Chemehuevi Indians were prepared to defend the place against the combined hostile force of Apache—Yumas , some 40 in etc . All the families— Apache—Mohave s , Yavapai s , number— had moved into Ravena's large store, pickets were placed outside the town and the Chemehuevis were actively scouting the country and advising their white friends of the movements of the at Tyson s well ; hostile Beach s teams were savages . Chenowith' s train had left and was en route to Prescott ; and Jake Miller Miller' s train was being loaded at La Paz, intended to start out as soon as possible, catch up with Beach's wagons and come on with them to Prescott. The situation at La Paz was anything but pleasant, and it is to be hoped that troops from forts Yuma or Mohave were despatched in time to help the citizens and their Indian allies to overawe or whip the recusants.

10127. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 3rd, 1868. Indians on the Warpath.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 3rd, 1868 Indians On The Warpath. Manuel Ravena , of La Paz , writes to Theodore Louis ill on, of Prescott, to tell the people of Prescott and the interior, to look out for Indians, as several hundred Yavapai s, Apache Mohaves, etc. , have raised the war—cry and say they intend taking us all in. The people of La Paz were in great fear that the Indians on the Reservation would rise en—masse, and with those already in arms, wipe them out. All whites had left the Reservation. Mr. Ravena states that the cause of this rising is the killing of the Apache Mohaves, at La Paz, recently. While we think the danger is not so great and imminent as Mr. Ravena imagines, it would be well for our people to prepare for the worst.

10126. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 3rd, 1868. From Wickenburg.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 3rd, 1868 Under date of Sept. 28th, 1868, Mr. From Wickenburg — Jas. Grant writes as follows: Editor Arizona Miner: — A letter has just been received by Mr. Miguel Paralta, merchant of this place, which gives the following news: There arrived at La Paz, September 24th, about thirty Apache—Mohave Indians; they came in to purchase flour and camped at the Amabisco House , in and provisions , the northern part of the town. On the night of the 25th at about three o ' clock in the morning, some u It., with three or four Chemehuevi Indians , teamsters , attacked the Apache—Mohaves and killed eight of them. The remainder escaped and ran for the mountains.

10125. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 3rd, 1868. Apache Mohaves.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 3rd, 1868 Apache Mohaves . Great complaint is made by citizens and soldiers of this county about a certain treaty said to have been made by Dr. Rogers and others , of La Paz, with the Indians known as the Apache Mohaves . " Indeed , some people go so far as to say that the people of La Paz are no better than they should be, else they would not allow this murderous tribe of Indians to visit their town, as it is claimed they do, whenever they please. We have been informed that a short time ago, Captain Davis, of Camp McPherson chased a lot of these Indians, who had been committing depredations, to La Paz , and would have chastised them for their evil doings had not some of the citizens of La Paz interfered by telling the Captain that they were friendly Indians, and that it would be murder to kill them. Now if those Indians were Apache Mohaves, it is our cool, deliberate opinion that they deserved killing. But we think and hope there may be some mistake about this treaty matter, as we are 10th to believe that the smooth—tongued red rascals are sharp enough to pull the wool over the eyes of our fellow—citizens of Yuma county. Even were they good Indians, citizens have no right to make a treaty with them, as that is the business of the Military or Indian Departments of the Government. Let us hope that the people of the river have no more love for bad Indians than have those of the interior , and that every Arizonian— soldier and citizen— will do the best he can to put an end to the red rascals.

10124. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, September 26th, 1868. Army Supplies.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory September 26th, 1868 ARMY SUPPLIES. Oßce of tfiö Assistant Comis- sary Subsistence. CAMP MCPHERSON. ARIZONA, Septe1Qber 1, IBOS. BALED PROPOSALS, IN DUPLICATE, S will be-receiveql by the at this office, uhtil Thursday, October 1868, at twelve o'clock, M., for supplying the United. States Government, At • CAMP MCPHERSON, Arizona Territory, with (40) Forty tons of Hay or Corn fodder. Bids will be !eceived fer port. of the aböve amount. The Hay or Corn fodder must be well cured arid entirely free-from and dirt. The; former to be of the best qualit_y of native grass. It will be subject to inspection weight, and must be de- .livcred such pare Of Camp Phe?g-on, Arizona, as•the A. C. S. nt that post direct; The siacks must be carefully-T)UT nid properly raked otr, so as to protect them from the weather, and-so arranged as td prevent the liny or Corn fodder from co ground, and affording free circulatiori of nir-«üN derneatb.. . The parties to •whom contracts may be awarded will be required, . within (48) hours after the acceptance of -the bids, tö give bohds equal to fifty (50) ber cent. the amount of contract, for the faithful •pergermanc€ •of the c. accompanied •with LCb proposal must statement. signed by _ e persons offered by the' bidder as-his securiti stating their willingnees e tho Contract shÖuld be to enter into bonds i In •case of firms m'aking tvarded' to said bid bids, eacs individual puma-must be-written out. Priceé b? writtqn as well as expreesed in figures. The oath of •allegiance . to the •United States Geyernment muyt accompany each pro- posal." The delivery qCtba hay or corn fodder. to com- mence immediately- after the approval of the contract b} the -Dirision Commanders, and to terminate by the 30th'day of November, 1868. No contract shall be considered in forté ungil it ghall ha-ve rebeived the apprm•gl' the Diivi5ior Commnnder. Terms shÖuldabe stated In U. S. gold colp, e market valD6 thereqf in cur!€ncy,• at' (Lite of pa ment. c ma e n such fG-ods as may. be if on \band.• not on h d, centßed zeeount8 will be klven. The Gbgernment-r ryes . the right to rejéct apy qnd all ide..' this •advertisement (B glip cut fron A copy this paper) m t aecompynj dach. proposal. enclosod in an envelope and Proposald - to endorsed .'&Pro 18 fot Hay at 'Camp, McPherson,' . rizors.," and directed to the undersigned. Bids will dered •unleés the pcrsone tn orfrom- have. heretofore , fa : to fulfill- the Govétnmbnt; Rug. O. S. Infantry, A'. C. S' sel#tS—

10123. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, August 29th, 1868. Army Supplies.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory August 29th, 1868 ARMY SUPPLIES, CHIE? QUARTERMASTERS OFFICE, SVB-DISTRICE or PORT WIIIPPLE, Arimna July 25th, 1868. LED PROPOSALS, IN DUPLICATE, will bc received by tbe undersigned, ut tbls office, until Tuesday, September at twelve o'clock, M. , for supplying the United ßtn:ea Government, At FOBT WU'F?LE, Arizona Territory, with F i'.c Hundred (500) Tons of Shelled Corn or Barley, of two thousand (.2.(00) pounds to the ton, and Two Hundred (200) Tong of Corn Fodder, of two thousand (2,000) pounds to the ton. At CAMP McPrrr.Rß0Y, Arizona Terriforv with One ffundred (100) Tons of Corn or Barley, of two thousand ('2 (1K)) pounds to the ton. At CAMP Lr5C0LN, Arizona Territory, with Ono Hundred (100) Tong of Shelled Corn or Barley, of two tbougand (2,000) pound' to the ton. Bid* will bc received for any purt Of tuc above amount, The Corn or Barley delivered Inugt be of good quulity, well neked, nod subject to InepecIi01i. The partieø 2b whom contract" mny bc awarded be forty-eight (4B) hourg aner the acce Unce of tbe bids, to give bonds equal to fifty (.0) per cent. of tbc urnount of the same. propcxal bc accompanfcd with a statement mgned by the per.,ons offered by the bidder an hid securitjeg, 'biting tbeir willingneeg to enti r Into In case tlje coutrnct ihotlld be uwurGctl to bald bidder. In case of firm* bldg. indivJdun! nntne mtl*t bc writteu out. i'rlcex nntht be written well expreesed In Thc oath of uilcginnce to LLC United St:Ueø Goverumcut Ji!tibt Lccompany each pro- The delivery of grain to commence i:mnedE- ntc!y aner the approval of the controctJ by tbe I)lhtrlet, Depurt:nent and I)ivixlon Conunanderß. No contrw:t be conj}dercd force •hull have, received the npprovnl Of tbc Dietriel, Department und Division Com:ncnderz. Tertnø *hould bc btnted In U. N. gold coin, or the mark.' •v•ulue thereof in currcncy, ut dutc or payment, Pux:nent will be made In fund* an tnqy be lurLILDucu i lac if on bund. It nut on Land, cciiilled Lccount* will be given.e The Government reeervcg the rlgbt LO reJeeL any nod till l:idg. A copy of' thin Edvertise:nent (n cut fr0i11 thi* paper) munt nceumpnny encl) l.ropo»nl. Proponzl• Lo be enc10he.d in envelope nnd endorsed ror Burley, Corn, und Corn Fodder, ut Fort W hippie, Comp J,ineoln und Cetnp McPhenont A. und direeced to the undernlgnt•d. Bi:lh will noz be con51dered UllIChN . mnking then: preselJL; nor those wi10 hnycs heretofore fullC(I to fuliill their Wilb the Govern:nent. E. D. BAKER. Cuptaln gnd A. q. M. U. N. Chief Q. M. or Bub.Df"tcict of'

10122. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, August 1st, 1868, Local Intelligence. Lieutenant Curtiss.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory August 1st, 1868 Local Intelligence. LIEUTENANT CURTISS and a party of soldiers arrived from Wickenburg and Camp McPherson Thursday night. The Lieutenant says that a great part of the country in the vicinity of these places is sub— merged. The party succeeded in capturing two deserters whom they brought to Fort Whipple .

10121. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, July 11th, 1868. Local News. La Paz and Prescott Road.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory July 11th, 1868 LOCAL NEWS. LA PAZ AND PRESCOTT ROAD.- On the last trip of Werninger and Jones trains from La Paz to Prescott they stopped at several points on the road between this place and Date Creek, when all hands turned out and worked upon the road. Mr. Werninger informed us that most of the labor performed was done in Bell t s Canyon and on the Mesa this side of Camp McPherson, both of which places had become almost impassable. In addition to the work performed by the men in the employ of Jones and Werninger, these two gentle— men, have subscribed liberally for the purpose of having the road shortened and repaired. Other freighters have done likewise, and we are told that the merchants of this town are acting in the matter. Yuma County has, we are informed had a Road Superinten— dent, some men and a team employed for some time past in repair— ing bad spots of the road within her boundaries, and it has been suggested that Yavapai might do something similar. With the expenditure of very little money , the present road could be shortened considerably, and a better route obtained. Hope our people and the County will move in the matter: the teamsters it appears to us, are doing their best to lighten our burdens, for they have reduced the price of freight from La Paz to this place from 8 to 6 cents per pound, and say they are prepared to reduce it still lower as soon as possible. Our true policy is to meet them half way and aid them all we can, to accomplish this necessary and desirable end. We want a cheap freight tariff and cheap goods.