FISHER, Richard

Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Saturday, July 3, 1869, page 3, column 1 Death At Fort Whipple - The remains of Sergent Fisher, of Company L, 8th U. S. Cavalry, who died at Fort Whipple, Monday last, from the effects of a pistol-shot wound inflicted by himself, while under the influence of King Alcohol, were lodged in the Military burying grounds, Tuesday last. The circumstances that lead to his untimely death are, we believe, as follows: He had been drinking pretty freely; became quarrelsome and boisterous, was taken into custody by the guard, and, while endeavoring to get away from his custodians, go hold of a pistol, which the guard were in the act of taking away from him, when it exploded, lodging the contents of one chamber in the breast of the unfortunate man. He was a splendid-looking soldier, and had served in the company since its organization. His death is regretted by all who know him. His untimely end should warn all who love the 'flowing bowl' to cut loose from the fell destroyer, whisky. Transcriber's note: Mr. Fisher was originally buried at the Whipple Barracks Cemetery and later reburied at the Prescott National Cemetery. Article was transcribed as published. --------------------------------