John Wheeler letter
Scope and Contents
Wheeler was in training at the Winnebago Agency when this letter was written and he addressed it to his "Father Sister & Brother." He mentions his training, gives some of his opinions on cleanliness and proper grooming habits, mentions witnessing the execution by hanging of 38 Indians on Christmas day 1862, gives some description of camp life, mentions some Indian activities, speculates on a possible renewal of the Indian war in the spring, and reports rumors about his future assignments in the militia.
Dates
- 1863
Creator
- Wheeler, John A. (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from John Wheeler letter must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Wheeler enlisted on 14 Aug. 1862 in the Minnesota Volunteers, 10th Regt., Co. F. From 1862 to 1864 the 10th Regt. partcipated in the war with the Dakota Indians.
Extent
1 folder (4 p.)
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- Title
- Register of John Wheeler letter
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Morgan Crockett
- Date
- 2010 July 21
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States