John Singel letters concerning Navajo attacks on Fort Defiance, N.M., 1857-circa 2009, (bulk, April 1860-July 1860).

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John Singel letters concerning Navajo attacks on Fort Defiance, N.M., 1857-circa 2009, (bulk, April 1860-July 1860).

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The collection consists of 3 holographic letters plus a fragment of another letter, with typed transcriptions, written by John Singel from Fort Defiance, N.M. Singel tells of day to day boredom, the constant threat of Navajo attacks, detailing a particular attacks on April 30. He mentions Mexican Volunteers taking Navajo prisoners and then cutting their throats. Singel's letter of July 30, 1860 has the regiment transferring to Texas. The collection also includes photocopied materials providing historical context for the collection. Transcriptions were probably done circa 2009.

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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Singel, John

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On January 2, 1857, 16 year old, German born John Singel enlisted as a soldier in the US Army. He served as musician, CO. B, 3rd U.S. Infantry. Singel was discharged in March 1862. From the description of John Singel letters concerning Navajo attacks on Fort Defiance, N.M., 1857-circa 2009, (bulk, April 1860-July 1860). (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 743223072 ...

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