Chipeta the Ute Leader Ourays Wife and Her Friend Newton Castle
Newton Castle recalls meeting Chipeta wife of Chief Ouray on the Uncompahgre and their exchanges during a 1083 journey. Chipeta, famed for leadership, rides with Breen and Ute pupils, aids white captives, negotiates with the United States, and later travels to Delta and the western slope visiting her people.
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Chipeta Praised By Interior Dept As Ute Leader
In 1880 Chipeta accompanied Ouray to Washington on a trip that eased Ute tensions. Secretary Gehurz and President McKinley praised Ouray as a highly intelligent leader. After peace, Ouray died soon after returning west. Chipeta received gifts valued over a thousand dollars, including her deceased husband’s Washington suit.
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