The Massacre Of The Peace Commissioners.

HARRY L. WELLS

Publication: ND, NP

Disbound. Pages [723]-731. Numerous illustrations. A well-written and interesting account of the Modoc War, with focus on the attack made by several Modocs upon members of a Peace Commission, meeting under flag-of-truce, in an isolated spot between the lines of the army and the Modocs. The leader of the Modocs, Captain Jack gave a signal, then shot General E.R.S. Canby in the head, killing him instantly, while other Modocs attacked and killed Rev. Eleasar Thomas, and wounded Superintendent Alfred B. Meacham and Klamath Indian Agent L. S. Dyar. This unprecedented event was shocking, as General Canby is the highest ranking officer ever killed in an Indian War. Subsequently, Captain Jack and three other Modocs were hung at Fort Klamath in October, 1873. A previous owner has written 1891? and Cosmopolitan? lightly in pencil in blank margin. We are uncertain as to the source and the year of publication of this informative article. Very good.