William Henry Boyle personal observations on the conduct of the Modoc War, 1870s?

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William Henry Boyle personal observations on the conduct of the Modoc War, 1870s?

Remarks on the Modoc War in southern Oregon and northern California; describes the battles in January and April, and the massacre of the Peace Commission on April 10, 1873. More a history than a narrative of personal experience.

Originals : 62 leaves ; 33 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (62 exposures) : negative (Rich. 105:16) and positive (Film P-A, reel 12)

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UC Berkeley Libraries

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United States. Modoc Peace Commission

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Boyle, William Henry

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Professional soldier serving in the Civil War and stationed in the Northwest from 1866 to 1884, serving in the Modoc War, 1872-1873. He retired from active service in 1900. From the description of Papers, 1851-1917. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 19876488 Army officer; acting agent of the Umatilla Indian Agency, 1871, and served briefly in Arizona in 1872, participating in two scouting expeditions after Apaches. From the description of Remi...