Troop of soldiers, mostly from Leadville, known as the Rocky Mountain Rifles, and other volunteers
Date
[1885-1887]
Summary
A troop of soldiers on horses form a long line in front of a bluff. In 1885 or 1886, these men, mostly from Leadville and known as the Rocky Mountain Rifles, and other volunteers were headed by Genl. F.M. Reardon and Capt. Christopher Caffrey and volunteered to kill every Ute in Colorado. They were headed off by the government when they started after the Indians without waiting for orders from the government. Mixed grasses and sage are in the foreground and a log structure is behind them on the right.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photonegative : nitrate ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.); 1 photoprint ; 23 x 29 cm. (9 x 11 1/2 in.)
Subject
Colorado. National Guard. Leadville Division--19th century; Leadville (Colo.)--19th century; Soldiers--Colorado--Leadville--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
John Ellis
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710000368
Notes
"Headed by Genl. F.M. Reardon and Capt. Christopher Caffrey. Volunteered to White River to kill every Ute in Colorado - 1885 or '86. Headed off by government when they started after the Indians without waiting for orders from government"--Handwritten on back of photoprint.; Formerly F2424.; Title handwritten on back of photoprint.; R7100003685
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