From the monthly archives:

February 2006

Capt. William Grier’s Pursuit of the Jicarillas 1855

February 27, 2006

This report furnished courtesy of Gary Cozzens, Ft Stanton, Inc. Fort Stanton, N. M.June 21st 1855 Sir, For the information of the Commanding Officer, I have the honor to make the following report of detached service performed by my Company (—œI— 1st Dragoons) in connection with Captain Pino—™s Company of Mounted Mexican Volunteers of Blas [...]

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Captain Richard Ewell’s Report of Death of Captain Stanton

February 26, 2006

On January 18, 1855, Captain Henry W. Stanton was ambushed and killed by Apache warriors. Details of the life of Captain Stanton are found elsewhere in this blog. Here is the official report filed by Captain Richard Ewell, 1st Dragoons, of Stanton’s death and the engagement. Ewell’s report was graciously provided to this site by [...]

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Stanton to Love June 8, 1847: A Deserter is Captured

February 25, 2006

Company B left Ft. Leavenworth on 7 June 1847, under the command of Lt. John Love. He was under orders to take the troop to escort the paymaster and his wagons to Santa Fe. On that date, troopers John Stein and Albert House deserted from the company. They headed to the nearby town of Westport [...]

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