Sally Chisum's Red Book Journal

Much of Sally's red book journal is her documenting her day to day events. Who wrote her letters, letters she wrote, gives received, places traveled, and sometimes it tends to jump around. Below are only the pages in which Billy appears mentioned. During this time period the Siege of Lincoln County was happening and McSween was murdered. According to her journal, when they first heard news of it, they thought it a false rumor but soon learned it was true. Many of those who have worked hard to authinicate the Crochet Photo think this is when the picture was taken. I dont, looking at all the trees, not just the orchard, this picture was taken in the fall. Which would also explain why everyone is wearing sweaters and dressed for a chilly day, but that is another topic all together. As you will see from her handwriting, it is difficult to read, so if there are errors, please do not hesitate to comment and let me know.

Page 138-139

We came to Bosque Grande on the 31st July, 1878. We stayed there 15 days, then started to Sumner on Friday (August 14), its taking us Friday-Saturday and part of Sunday to get there. Made the acquaintance of Mrs. Ballinger on the 21st of August. Had a very nice time while we stopped there. Left there on Wednesday 11 September 1878. Camped first night on the lake north east of Sumner 15 miles. William Bonney and Smith stayed with us that night. Thursday morning at the spring saw 4 squirrels. 12 night camped at a spring. Bought some. When you have sailers over far away reminder her that is left to stray.

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He took them from a warler of cow the very lasting bliss to shern corn. Friday came down the big hill and saw the bore tracks no oner at the foot of the hill. That night camped 5 miles behind whole herd. There I had the carachio. Next day no one and little brench where we led the fire get out there was parched coffie.

Page 142-143

Presents: Received a box of rations from Texas June 30, 1878 from Sam McAdams +Received a Ring July 6, 1878 from a friend Faron Charlie Pierce + Received a pr. Ilvay ib July 3, 1878 +Indian Tobacco sack presented to me on the August 13, 1878 by William Bonny + Two candi hearts given me by William Bonny on the 22 August +Received of Emilio Magine his picture on the 23 August 1878 + Also one Peter Maynret 23 August 1878 + One ring on the 23 August 1878 of Mr C. W. Paico at Fort Sumner 1878 + Also one pin

Page 162-163

Letters received in 1878 1 from Olive 4 July… 1 from John S. 4 July…. 1 from Maggie 8 July…. 1 from P. R. Barber 30 June...Rox present 30 June...Mrs. Lizzie Lister 30 June… Miss Lizzie Hunter paid me her last visit on 4 July.. The Regulators left on 5 July… Received one letter from R. W. Hill 5 July… Found out where all my letters went on 8 July… Olins on the 13 July… Halburn the 13 July 78...Heiz only the 13 July 78.. R. W. Hill 13 July 78..Lizzie 13 July 78… Pa and P. C. from 10 July… Barber last letter received 23 April 1879.. Poarius on the 13 April 1878.. Mrs. McAdams Thursday 22 July 78… William Bonny 20 July 78 … Eliza Johnson July 27 1878… Lizzie Lister July 27, 1878…. Mr. Johnson July 27, 1878...Mrs. Lea Salncro July 27, 1878…..

Page 176.. Mr. A. Upson: Came over Sunday 20 with a letter (July 1878) with a letter to Pa from Charles Bowdre stating McSweens house was burned to the ground but we gave no credit for it was supposed was false.

Page 178-179 Letters to me 1878

Went to Bosque Grande 16 June 1878 remained there 8 days. Had a real fo.. At time. Book Prairie any watch like SSR party came to the ranch from .. Miss Lizzie Hunter came to see me on the 4 July 1878 Stayed for a night then went back home. Mr G. B. Barber came to see us Sunday night, then left message which is the 8 July 1878. The regulators came to Bosque the morning 13 August.

Letters wrote….

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