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.

10080. Portraits, Generals and Commanders, by Rebecca Blackwell Drake, excerpts from In Their Own Words: Soldiers Tell the Story of the Battle of Raymond

—Portraits— Generals and Commanders by Rebecca Blackwell Drake Excepts from In Their Own Words: Soldiers Tell the Story of the Battle of Raymond Major General James B. McPherson Commander 17th Corps Major General James Birdseye McPherson was a man who defied some o life's greatest odds. Born in 1828, near Clyde, Ohio, he was the son of a mentally unstable blacksmith who was later declared incompetent. In order to help make ends meet, young McPherson took a job in a local store. While working, he was taken under the wings of the store owner who recognized young McPherson's mental aptitude. With his guidance, McPherson won an appointment to enter the United States Military Academy at West Point. McPherson had come a long way from a meager childhood to the nation's most prestigious military academy. As a testament to his tenacity, he managed to graduate first out of fifty-two students in his class. By the age of twenty-four, as McPherson left the military academy, he had changed what would have been a humble destiny. In 1862, ten years after graduating from West Point, he was chosen by U.S. Grant as his Chief Military Engineer. The position eventually led him to the battlefield at Corinth, Mississippi, where he commanded an infantry brigade. His next appointment would be to lead the Union's 17th Corps during the campaign to capture Vicksburg. May 12, 1863, found the thirty-five-year-old general leading a corps of 12,000 men as they marched toward the outskirts of Raymond. McPherson's participation in the Battle of Raymond represented a first for him. It was his first time to be the commanding officer in charge of a military campaign. Displayed on the shoulder of his uniform were his general stars that had been sewn into place by Mrs. U. S. Grant. The Battle of Raymond proved to be one of the most challenging battles for McPherson during his career with the Union Army. After a rugged start, he 1828-1864 finally pulled out the victory. Military historians agree that the Battle of Raymond was won not by military strategy but due to the overwhelming size of the Union Army. During the Vicksburg Campaign, McPherson requested a leave of absence from his military post in order to marry his fiancée, Emily Hoffman. Sherman denied the request. Obviously, the Union Army felt McPherson was too valuable to lose, even for a short time. After Vicksburg, the illustrious career of the young military genius was short-lived. One year later, on July 22, 1864, McPherson, at the age of thirty-six, was killed during the Atlanta Campaign as he rode into enemy skirmishers, under the command of General John Bell Hood, a former classmate of McPherson at West Point.. As he attempted retreat back toward his command, the enemy yelled, "Surrender!" When McPherson attempted to flee, he was killed. The next day, Maj. General Oliver Howard, wrote in his report, 'We were all made sad yesterday by the death of General McPherson - so young, so noble, so promising, already commanding a department! His death occasioned a profound sense of loss, a feeling that his place can never be completely filled. How valuable, how precious the country to us all, who have paid for its preservation such a price. "

10050. The Arizona Miner. Prescott, Arizona Territory, September 12th, 1866. John F. Simmons

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory September 12th, 1866 John F. Simmons , better known as Jack Simmons , or Burro Jack, was killed at Date Creek on the 7th instant, by a pistol in the hands of George Willard , alias Lane. Willard had accused Jack of turning in poor hay, and Jack pronounced the report a lie, when Willard shot him. Willard s act is not justified by those familiar with the facts, and he is held by Sheriff Bourke for trial on a charge of murder. Jack was a well known char— acter in this part of Arizona. He joined Governor Goodwin and party at Santa Fe , in 1863, and has since been engaged in mining and ranching. He was an English— man by birth, rough in his ways, and not generally liked, although all who knew him intimately testify that he was poss— essed of a good heart, and exceedingly enterprising and industrious. We are glad to say that the report that he broke up the election at Date Creek on the 5th instant, is untrue.

10031. From Records Of California Men In The War Of The Rebellion, 1861 To 1867 by Brig.-Gen. Richard H. Orton.

FROM : RECORDS OF CALIFORNIA MEN IN THE WAR OF THE REBELLION, 1861 TO 1867. by BRIG. -GEN. RICHARD H. FOURTH CALIFORNIA INFANTRY , This company was organized at Auburn , the Uni ted States service October 10 , ORTON COMPANY "E" and mustered into 1861. During the follow— ing month it was ordered to Washington Territory, and stationed at Fort Steilacoom until October , 1862. It then returned to California, and was at Benicia Barracks until May, 1863; then at Drum Barracks to July, 1863; at Camp Curtis to September , 1863; at Drum Barracks and Los Angeles until February, 1864 ; then at Fort Yuma until April, 1865; then at Date Creek and Fort Mason until the Spring of 1866. The terms of service of the original members expired during September and October , 1864 , and the company was reorganized and continued in the service. It was finally mustered out at the Presidio, S.F. , March 31, 1866. FOURTH CALIFORNIA INFANTRY, COMPANY "G" This company was organized at Camp Sigel, near Auburn, October 26, 1861. It was stationed at that post until January, 1862; at Camp Union, near Sacramento, until June, 1862; at Camp Latham until September, 1862; at Drum Barracks until November, 1862 ; at San Diego until August , 1865 ; then at La Paz , Arizona , during the month of September, 1865. There is no record of the stations occupied by the company between September, 1865, and March, 1866. It was mustered out at the Presidio, S.F., March 31, 1866. Upon the expiration of the terms of service of the original members, in the fall of 1864, the company was reorgan— i zed under the same officers. SEVENTH CALIFORNIA INFANTRY, COMPANY This company was raised by Captain George D. Kendall, and was mustered into the United States service at the Presidio, Novem— ber 25, 1864, and was stationed at that post until May, 1865; then at Fort Whipple, A. T. , until February, 1866, when it was ordered to the Presidio, and mustered out March 31, 1866. There is no record of the active duty performed by this company. •E