Major Hal Sayr's Diary Of The Sand Creek Campaign

Major Hal Sayr's Diary Of The Sand Creek Campaign is a historical account of the Sand Creek Massacre that took place on November 29, 1864, in Colorado. The book is written by Hal Sayr, who was a major in the Colorado Infantry during the campaign. Sayr's diary provides a first-hand account of the events leading up to the massacre and the aftermath of the attack on the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes. The diary also includes descriptions of the terrain, weather, and other details of the campaign. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the history of the American West and the conflicts between Native Americans and settlers during the 19th century.This Article Is Contained In Volume XV, Number 2, March 1938 Issue Of The Colorado Magazine. Contents Also Include: Recollections Of The Families Of Gregory And Russell, Colorado's Pioneer Prospectors, W. A. Gaydon; The Neapolitan Jesuits On The Colorado Frontier 1868-1919, J. Manuel Espniosa; And More.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.