The document recounts various events from the Texas Indian War, as told by Dick T. . Murray. It includes stories of raids, battles, and encounters with Indians, highlighting the bravery and tactics of the settlers. The narrative includes details of specific incidents, such as the Massacre of Illinois Bend and a confrontation with a large group of Indians in a canyon. Murray's account showcases the dangers and challenges faced by settlers during this period.

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The Texas Indian Wars: Tales of Courage and Survival from U D T Murray

Identifier:
CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00007
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
The Texas Indian Wars: Tales of Courage and Survival from U D T Murray
Date Created:
1936-01-01
EDTF:
1936-01-01
Creator:
Murray, William H. (William Henry), 1869-1956
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/49
Description:
The document recounts various events from the Texas Indian War, as told by Dick T. . Murray. It includes stories of raids, battles, and encounters with Indians, highlighting the bravery and tactics of the settlers. The narrative includes details of specific incidents, such as the Massacre of Illinois Bend and a confrontation with a large group of Indians in a canyon. Murray's account showcases the dangers and challenges faced by settlers during this period.
Congress:
74th (1935-1937)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_041_1_0000, Box 4, Folder 34, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
5 Pages