Remembering the Sand Creek Massacre through one objector's letters

NPR | By Debbie Elliott,

Henry Larson

Published July 26, 2026 at 4:46 PM EDT

In 1864, Captain Silas Soule of the 1st Colorado Cavalry refused orders to kill innocent Native Americans. He wrote letters about the massacre, which may have changed the course of history.

Debbie Elliott

NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott can be heard telling stories from her native South. She covers the latest news and politics, and is attuned to the region's rich culture and history.

Henry Larson

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