20211. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, August 21st, 1869. From Camp Date Creek (article)

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory August 21st, 1869 From Camp Date Creek.- Monday last, we received a call from Sergeant Wortman, of Co. B 8th Cavalry, who had just arrived here on a visit, and learned from him that private Howell, of Co. C. 8th Cavalry, the man who was wounded by Indians in the McCleave fight, died recently. His funeral was attended by the military and citizens of the post. Deceased is said to have been a good and brave soldier The health of the post was good.

20209. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, July 24th, 1869. Another Outrage by Indians. (article)

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory July 24th, 1869 Another Outrage by Indians. They Attack a U.S. Mail Party, Kill two Soldiers, Wound the Mail Rider, and Capture the Mail. On the afternoon of Saturday, July 17th, 80 or 100 Indians, who lay concealed on both sides of the road, near Willow Springs, between Kirkland Valley and Camp Date Creek, made an attack upon the mail party- consisting of P. Conner, the mail rider, three soldiers, and P. McAteer, a citizen of Kirkland Valley. At the time the attack was made, Mr. Conner, and two of the soldiers— privates Mudgett and Stouffer, of Company I, 14th Infantry, were in advance of the mail, and at the first fire, the two soldiers named, were shot, dead, from their animals. The mail rider was badly wounded, had to abandon his animals and the mail, and fight his way to Camp Date Creek, where he arrived next morning. McAteer and the soldier, who were behind, were also fired upon, but escaped unhurt to Kirkland Valley, followed by the Indians who came very near cutting them off and capturing them. They say the pack mule that carried the mail, followed them some dist ance. After the news reached Kirkland Valley, a party of men hastened to the scene of the attack and were preparing to take in the bodies of the soldiers, for interment, when Captain Somerby and a party of soldiers arrived from Camp Date Creek, and sent the bodies of the murdered men to Camp Date Creek, where they were buried on the morning of the 19th inst. Captain Somerby, his men, and some of the citizens, then made search for the mule and mail, but did not succeed in finding either. The Captain and party then came on to Prescott. He started back yesterday morning, with the greater part of his company and some expert guides and trailers, for the purpose of following the trail of the Indians, and, if possible, finding the mail, or a portion of it. Upon news of the disaster reaching Prescott, Postmaster Barnard procured an escort of soldiers from General Devin, and hastened to Skull Valley, in order to take charge of the mail, should it be found. The mail was a very large one, and contained many valuable letters, in which were some $18,000 or $20,000 in greenbacks, Government vouchers and checks, and checks of the Sterling Mining Company. The Postmaster has furnished us with the numbers of the registered letters sent by this mail, rec eipts for which are now held by our citizens. The numbers are as follows: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38.

20064, 20065, 20066, 20067, 20068, 20069. Map of The Military Reservation at Camp Date Creek, Arizona, National Archives R.G.77, Maps #1,3,4,2,5 (map)

20064. Map of the Military Reservation at Camp Date Creek Arizona, National Archives: R.G.77, Map #1

20065. Camp Date Creek, A.T., 1869, Diagram of Post, National Archives: R.G.77: Map #1(a)

20066. Diagram of North, East and West sides of Parade Ground, National Archives: R.G.77, Map #3

20067. Diagram of Officer's Quarters. Camp Date Creek, A.T., Forming South-side of Parade. National Archives: R.G.77, Map #4

20068. Diagram of Camp Date Creek, Arizona Territory, National Archives: R.G.77, Map #2

20069. Diagram of Commissary and Quartermaster's Storehouse with Neighboring Buildings, Camp Date Creek, A.T., National Archives: R.G.77, Map #5

10207. Camp Date Creek, A.T., 1869, National Archives, R.G. 77, Map #1 (map)

National Archives, R.G. 77, Map #1

10206. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, December 11th, 1869, Local Intelligence, Captain William McCleave

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory December 11th, 1869 Local Intelligence. CAPTAIN WILLIAM MCCLEAVE. - 'This gallant officer is at present stationed at Camp Date Creek. We believe he commands company B, of the 8th cavalry.

10205. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, December 4th, 1869, Local Intelligence, A Train Coming.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory December 4th, 1869 Local Intelligence - A TRAIN COMING.- Mr. Gross, who arrived here from Skull Valley Thursday night , says a large train laden with groceries and provisions for our merchants, was at Camp Date Creek, coming this way. Hope it will hurry up.

10204. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, December 4th, 1869, Co. B, 8th U.S. Cavalry, of Camp Date Creek

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory December 4th, 1869 co - B, 8th U.S. Cavalry , of Camp Date Creek, passed through town the other day , homeward bound. The company was returning from a scout-

10203. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, December 4th, 1869, Local Intelligence, The California and Eastern mail

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory December 4th, 1869 Local Intelligence . The California and Eastern mail arrived Wednesday afternoon , many hours behind time. The driver of the mail stage said that the delay was caused by mud and water between Wickenburg and La Paz , the valleys of that section having been flooded by heavy rains. The road between this place and Camp Date Creek was also bad. The snow extended west as far as Skull Valley. The driver informed us that one of his mules gave out, but, luckily , a man came along, riding a bronco horse , which the driver pressed into service. The rider took a seat in the stage- Three passengers came in the stage; C.C. Bean , of this place John Timmons r and M. Smith -

10202. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, December 4th, 1869, Local Intelligence, William Cullumber has sold his ranch in Kirkland Valley

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory December 4th, 1869 Local Intelligence . WILLIAM CULLUMBER has sold his ranch in Kirkland Valley, and settled upon the old Martinez ranch, near Camp Date Creek , which he is now improving. He has already commenced building a fine house upon it , and intends to make of it a beautiful place, where tired travelers can stop , rest themselves and have their wants suppl led.

10201. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, November 6th, 1869, Local Intelligence

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory November 6th 1869 Local Intelligence . RECENTLY , between La Paz and Camp Date Creek , a wagon , belonging to A. W. Werninger, of La Paz, caught fire, and with its contents , was destroyed. This is the second wagon that Mr. Werninger has lost late.

10200. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, November 6th, 1869, Flush Times in Prescott.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory November 6th, 1869 Flush Times in Prescott. Col. O' Beirne and Lieutenant O. Be Boyd , of Camp Date Creek are up here on business. We had a call from Lieutenant Boyd, Thursday last. He is jolly as ever. Willard Rice, guide at Camp and Sergeant Wortman, of the paid their respects to us in this week, and talked about chases after Johnny Apache as fat and Date Creek, same place our sanctum their many

10199. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 30th, 1869, Local Intelligence.

The Arizona Miner Prescott , Arizona Territory October 30th, 1869 Local Intel ligence. The contract for furnishing Government , at Camp Date Creek, with 40 tons of corn fodder, was, on Monday last, awarded to Wm. Gil son , of Date Creek. He is to receive $40.00 per ton, gold.

10198. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 23rd, 1869, Last week we chronicled the arrival of a small party of Pima Indians

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 23rd, 1869 Last week, we chronicled the arrival of a small party of Pima Indians . Since then, we have heard it stated that the object of their visit to the fort was to get pay for the part they took in finding Johnson and Collins

10197. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 23rd, 1869, Local Intelligence, Military.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 23rd, 1869 Local Intelligence. MILITARY. A Military Board is now in session at Fort Whipple , and various officers from other posts are in atten— dance. Among them, we learn, are Gen . A. J. Alexander, Col. Price and Lieuten— ant Wheeler General Wheaton and party got back to the fort from Camp Date Creek, early this week .

10196. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 16th, 1869, General Wheaton has gone to Camp McPherson.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory GENERAL son - He enburg certain general etc. in do all October 16th, 1869 WHEATON has gone to Camp Mcpher— may extend his cruise to Wick— and perhaps McDowell . We are that good will result to the public from his trip, as he will wants of the ranchmen, miners that section of the country, and he can to protect them. We be— lieve the General was accompanied by Col. Price and Major Perkins .

10195. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 16th, 1869, Lieutenant D.A. Kane and a party of troops from Camp McDowell...

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 16th, 1869 LIEUTENANT D.A. KANE and a party of troops from Camp McDowell , arrived at Fort Whipple last Thursday afternoon having in charge Jos- Johnson, who it is said killed Sergeant McGovern, at this place, on the night of the 20th They also had in custody Wm. Collins , who was concerned in the terrible trag— edy. Both Johnson and Collins were immediately turned over to Sheriff Taylor, who lodged them in jail to await examination or the action of the Grand Jury. They were captured by Lieutenant McCleave , 8th U.S. Cavalry , in the mountains , near Sacaton Station Gila river, on the 8th inst. We believe the Pima Indians trailed them to their hiding place.

10192. Post Return of: Camp Date Creek, A.T., For the Month of September, 1869. R.F. O'Beirne, Captain 21st Infantry; Bvt. Lt. Col. U.S. Army Commanding the Post

POST RETURN OF: CAMP DATE CREEK, A. T. ror the Month of September , R.F. O' Beirne Captain 21st Infantry ; 1869 Bvt. Lt. col. U.S. Army Commanding the Pos t RECORD OF EVENTS . Sergt. Chas Mcveagh Co . "B" 8 Cavalry with four enlisted men of his Co. pro— ceeded to La Paz, A. T. on the 24th in search of deserters, also to arrest if possible two desperadoes the murderers of Sergt. McGovern Co. "B" 8 Cave STATION: camp Date Creek, A. T. DATE : September 30, 1869

10191. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, September 25th, 1869. A Bloody Night In Prescott

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory September 25th, 1869 A Bloody Night In Prescott. The night of Monday, September 20th, 1869, was the bloodiest night in the annals of this town . Two soldiers , Sergeant Patrick McGovern , of Co. B, 8th Cavalry, and Private Thomas Donahue, of Co. F, 12th Infantry, were shot dead, and another , Private George Nunes , co. 12th Infantry, was severely stabbed, and is now in a critical condition. McGovern was, it is said, murdered in the Diana Saloon , at about four o 'cl ock in the morning, by one Jos. Johnson, a d is— charged soldier. Private Harry Langham , of Co. F, 12th Infantry, has, we are informed , been convicted of stabbing Nunes , and is suspicioned of shooting Donahue . He is now in irons at Fort Whipple . Wm Collins, ( another d is— charged soldier), was mixed up in the row in which McGovern lost his life, and he and Johnson are now at large. Troops are out searching for them, and it is the prayer of this entire community that they will be killed or captured.

10190. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, September 11th, 1869, Conversion and Death of Twelve More Heathens. Glory to God and our Cavalry

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory September 11th, 1869 Conversion and Death of Twelve More Heathens. Glory to God and Our Cavalry. Piously inclined people on the other side of the Rocky Mountains who read the Miner, may imagine, upon glancing their eyes over that the editor is a decidedly profane the above heading , wretch, but such, we assure them is not the case. Our moral standing is good, but our manly bosom throbs to its inmost recess over the good news we are about to make known; we feel grateful to God and thankful to the agents through which He accomplished his purpose, and take this occasion to publicly proclaim our gratitude. The sudden death of twelve strapping , is sufficient cause to stir the blood and Indians, murderous , gladden the heart of any frontiersman. Then be it known that on ( who "Peace Commissioner Somerby , the 22nd day of August last, also holds the rank of Captain in the 8th Cavalry) , with twenty— of Company B, 8th Cavalry, citizens nine fighting " friends " Willard Rice and George Monroe, had the very good fortune to get within shooting distance of a band of about 30 villainous Indians, nine of whom were taken suddenly ill and died on the spot with their moccasins on. The remainder saved themselves by then proceeded east— flight. The Commissioner and his "friends , " ward, almost as far as Camp Reno, without seeing any of their red brethren. They turned back, re—crossed the Verde, and while met three healthy Apache travel ling towards the Agua Fria , clad in fine Navajo blankets. The sequel is easily butchers , foretold. All three of the scoundrels were then and there sent to the happy hunting ground. We get the foregoing and following facts from George Monroe: The command started from Camp Date Creek, August 18th; reached Wickenburg the same day; left Wickenburg on the 19th, travel led northward to a small stream that empties into Castle Creek; in a valley of which they found a few acres of corn growing, which, of course, they destroyed. Vigilant search was then made for a rancher ia which they supposed ought to accompany the corn, but none was discovered. Started south and after travel ling several miles, met, very unexpectedly (to both parties) , the band of Indians above alluded to. This is the history of Somerby's last scout, and we pray that his next may be equally brilliant and fruitful of good results.

10189. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, August 28th, 1869, Complaint About Postal Matters.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory August 28th, 1869 Complaint About Postal Matters. J . Hodnett of Company I , 14th U.S. Infantry, writing from Camp Date Creek r in this County, under date of August 24th, says: "We are debarred from all intercourse with the outside world, in this secluded quarter of the globe , with nothing to change the dreary monotony of camp life, except the arrival of a weekly mail, an event which is awaited with breathless anxiety by every man , woman and child in camp. Now, when our friends take the trouble to send us papers, and we, ourselves, sacrifice some of our pay (which is earned at the momentary risk of our lives) , in subscribing for them, it is rather provoking to be compelled to say that not one—third of them ever reach their destination. We have long since arrived at the conclusion that our papers are purloined by somebody connected with the mail , on the route from San Francisco, and, in truth, whoever does so must have a heart of adamant, for, Heaven knows, our privations are numerous enough without adding this to the catalogue. If this should meet the eye of the District Commander, we earnestly pray he will take some action in the matter. "