Narrative of the Sioux Indian massacre in 1862, 1909.

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Narrative of the Sioux Indian massacre in 1862, 1909.

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McFall, a member of the 5th Minnesota Infantry, Company C, describes the company's movements during the Dakota Conflict, including guarding the Yellow Medicine Agency warehouse when annuity payments were late, the eventual dispensing of its contents to the Dakota, and the company's participation in the protection of Fort Ridgely during the siege. He frequently mentions Lieutenant Timothy J. Sheehan and Sergeant John Jones.

84 handwritten leaves on partial microfilm reel.

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 8336758

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McFall, Orlando, 1839-1915.

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Yellow Medicine Indian Agency.

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Jones, John Gabriel, 1824-1890

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United States. Army. Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 5th (1862-1865). Company C.

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Sheehan, Timothy J., 1835-1913.

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