Modoc War Chronology

October 1864		treaty signed with Klamath-Modocs
April 1870		Jack leaves the reservation
November 29, 1872		Battle of Lost River
December 21, 1872		Battle of Land’s Ranch
January 17, 1873		First Battle for the Stronghold
January 22, 1873		First Battle of Scorpion Point
January 29, 1873		Peace Commission appointed
April 11, 1873		murder of Peace Commission and Lieutenant Sherwood
April 14–17, 1873		Second Battle for the Stronghold
April 26, 1873		“Thomas-Wright” Massacre at Black Ledge
May 2, 1873		Second Battle of Scorpion Point
May 10, 1873		Battle of Sorass/Dry Lake
May 22, 1873		Battle of Willow Creek Ridge
June 1, 1873		Captain Jack surrenders
July 1–9, 1873		trial of Modoc leaders
October 3, 1873		execution of Modoc leaders; exile of Captain Jack’s band to Oklahoma/Indian Territory