Morton papers, 1870-1963 bulk (1870-1909).

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Morton papers, 1870-1963 bulk (1870-1909).

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Personal and official correspondence, telegrams, biographical information, and a speech; correspondence is between Morton, Emmet Crawford, John Bourke, Charles Gatewood and others, 1870-1909. Also present are telegrams were sent from the field during Apache Wars, 1883-1885, one manuscript history of the Third Cavalry, and a speech by Morton entitled "A Boy at Shiloh." The bulk of the correspondence is from Emmet Crawford, 1882-1885, describing conditions at San Carlos, scouting expeditions attempting to bring the Chiricahuas onto the San Carlos Reservation, and expeditions into Sonora searching for Geronimo. One letter from Crawford describes conditions at Fort Yuma. There are Quartermaster Supply Orders for Fort Thomas, Camp Verde, Camp Rawlins, Arizona.

.5 linear ft. (1 box).

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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