Memorial And Joint Resolutions Of The Legislature Of Minnesota, In Favor Of The Renumeration Of James B. Thomas And Family For Property Lost And Injury Sustained By Indian Depredations.

AMOS AND IGNATIUS DONNELLY COGGSWELL

Publication: Government Printing Office, 1860, Washington

First Edition. Disbound. 2pp. Senate. 36th Congress, 1st Session. Mis. Doc. No. 53. In March, 1857, in the immediate aftermath of The Spirit Lake Massacre, committed by renegade Sioux Indians led by Ink-pa-du-tah, the home of James B. Thomas was attacked by these Indians, killing his son, and wounding James so severely in the arm that it required amputation to save his life. He also lost a child to the effects of intense cold experienced while fleeing from these Indians. Light staining to the disband edge, else fine.