Rollin A. Fairchild reminiscences : ms., 1980 May 12.

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Rollin A. Fairchild reminiscences : ms., 1980 May 12.

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Concerning the experiences of his father, John A. Fairchild, with the Modoc Indians in the vicinity of the Lava Beds during and after the Modoc War, including information on the massacre of General E.R.S. Canby and Reverend E. Thomas.

[4] p. ; 24 cm.

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Fairchild, John F.

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1849 emigrant with the Cherokee Company. From the description of John A. Fairchild biographical sketch : ms. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 26113017 ...

Thomas, Eleazer

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Fairchild, Rollin A., 1890-

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Canby, Edward Richard Sprigg, 1817-1873

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Canby was born in Piatt's Landing, Kentucky, to Israel T. and Elizabeth (Piatt) Canby. He attended Wabash College, but transferred to the United States Military Academy, from which he graduated in 1839. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 2nd U.S. Infantry and served as the regimental adjutant. Although often referred to as Edward Canby, a biographer has suggested that he was known as "Richard" during childhood and to some friends for most of his life. He was called "Sprigg" by fel...