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A Survivor's Recollections
of the
WHITMAN MASSACRE
by
Matilda J. Sager Delaney
Sponsored by Esther Reed Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Spokane, Washington
Copyright 1920
The following modest recital of a life which has coveredmuch of the most interesting period of pioneering in this part ofthe country is of the greatest interest and value to all who knowand love the Northwest. Few lives have been so full of suchvaried experiences and the clear and poignant recital of themassacre at Waillatpu is of the greatest historical importance.It is so vividly told that it should carry its own convincing truthdown the years, as the basis of all writing in connection with thelabors of that splendid type of missionaries, Dr. and Mrs.Whitman.
NETTA W. PHELPS,
(Mrs. M. A. Phelps)
Ex-State Regent, Daughters of the American Revolution.
FANNIE SMITH GOBLE,
(Mrs. Geo. H. Goble)
State Regent.
LURLINE WILLIAMS,
(Mrs. L. F. Williams)
Regent Esther Reed Chapter.
Matilda J. Sager Delaney
FOREWORD
The thought of fostering care seems to have remained withthis "survivor" since her days with the Whitmans.
Forgiving innocent ones for the atrocious acts of their kindredupon her own brothers, Mrs. Delaney became a benefactorof the Indians. Before the apportionment of their lands theCoeur d'Alene squaws and children suffered great hardships.To them the Farmington hotel kitchen was a haven of warmthand plenty. They started home cheered