The Sand Creek affair : a reappraisal, ca. 1985.

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The Sand Creek affair : a reappraisal, ca. 1985.

Typescript and galley proofs of a book "compiled, edited and analyzed by Lt. Colonel William R. Dunn." The item includes maps and an index. Dunn argues that Colonel Chivington and the Colorado Calvary were justified in killing the Indians at the Sand Creek Massacre in 1864.

1 vol. (ca. 200 pages).

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Dunn, William R. 1916-1995

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American historian and author. From the description of "I stand by Sand Creek" : a defense of Colonel John M. Chivington and the Third Colorado Calvary, 1985. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122486890 American author and historian who served in the military and held the rank of Lt. Colonel. From the description of The Sand Creek affair : a reappraisal, ca. 1985. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122497398 Air Force officer. From the description o...

Chivington, John Milton, 1821-1894

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Chivington was born in Lebanon, Ohio on January 27, 1821, the son of Isaac and Jane Chivington, who had fought under General William Henry Harrison against members of Tecumseh's Confederacy at the Battle of the Thames. Drawn to Methodism, Chivington became a minister. Following ordination in 1844, his first appointment was to Payson Circuit in the Illinois Conference. On the journey from Ohio to Illinois, Chivington contracted smallpox. He served the Illinois conference for ten years. In 1853...

Colorado. Militia. Cavalry, 3rd.

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