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Open book Letter Fort Conrad, N.M., to "Col.", 1853 Feb. 15

Title Letter Fort Conrad, N.M., to "Col.", 1853 Feb. 15

Creator Robertson, B. H. (Beverly Holcombe), 1827-1910

Date 1853

Place New Mexico, New Mexico--Fort Conrad, New Southwest

Language English

Subjects Apache Indians, Cavalry, Indians of North America, Navajo Indians, United States

Summary Feb. 15, 1853, letter from Lieut. Robertson, stationed at Fort Conrad, N.M., to an unidentified colonel, reporting on the true state of military affairs in New Mexico Territory in response to inaccurate statements in a recent report of the Secretary of War. Robertson comments on the failure of the Navajo expedition led by Col. Sumner; the recent increase in Apache depradations including an attack on Fort Webster reported by Maj. Richardson; and the cavalry's lack of horses and ammunition. Robertson concludes that cavalry operations in the Territory are a farce and that the military leadership (Col. Sumner) is inept. Civil affairs in the Territory, including a gold-prospecting expedition to the Gila River, are also noted.

Biographical/Historical Note Virginian, West Point graduate, officer in the 2nd Dragoons, 1849-1861, and Confederate brigadier general, 1861-1865. After the war, Robertson engaged in the insurance and real estate business in Washington, D.C. and Chicago.

Extent 1 item (6 p.) ; 25 cm

Format Correspondence

Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection

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Call Number Ayer MS 771

BibID 146660

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Canvas

Size 2432px × 3029px 21.10 MB

Filename 991466608805867_Ayer_MS_771_00001.tif

Unique Identifier NL11ICNT