Collection Summary

Political Poem, handwritten: "Contesta a los versos Titulados Patrones Pereas" (handwritten, author unknown.)  

(4 pages)

Armijo, Sullivan and Borradaile Real Estate, 1882

List of Lots sold to Nicholas T. Armijo by Mariano Armijo his one third interest - 291 Lots. Ca.

Poem, handwritten, author unknown, a tribute to Tranquilino Luna, entitled "Recuerdos de tranquilino." One pencil written "original" with Sacred Heart embossed on stationary, as from a convent, and the other a copy in ink  

(4 pages)

Letter on Christmas Card from Eloisa Armijo (dau. of N.T. Armijo) to her sister Aurelia, dated 14 Dec. 1934, written from Philadelphia

Letter from Mrs. N.T. Armijo (Barbarita Chaves) to her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Hancock, in Oakland, Ca., dated 8 Nov. 1917. Postmarked Albuquerque

Letter from Eloisa Armijo to her sister, Mrs. J.E. Hancock, written from Galveston, Tx., 17 Dec. 1912

Had to employ an attorney to collect her rents; raise rents, hopes for better returns from statehood, etc.

Letter from Tranquilino Luna, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., dated 30 Jan. 1882, to Nicholas Armijo at Albuquerque

Complying with request via Sr. Hezledine re. sending certificates necessary for the business transaction to Mexico City via Vera Cruz, the most direct route

Unsigned letter from Democratic Territorial Central Committee, Albuquerque, 11 Sept. 1890 to N. T. Armijo

Re. an option to send to "Slaughter", and requesting to sell each lot in the Perfecto Armijo Bros. Addition separately

Letter from Jose Leandro Perea at Bernalillo to N.T. Armijo in Chihuahua, dated 11 May 1870

Re. maturity of a loan from Perea to Armijo with interest now due of $2400 for the first year, etc. In a separate envelope Perea wrote out a receipt dated 27 April 1871 for the account of N. T. Armijo, via Juan Montoya, for "Setecientas Secenta onsas de oro de dies y seis pesos...."

Letter from N. T. Armijo to his son, Juan Cristobal Armijo, Jr. at St. Mary's College, dated 7 April 1880

Admonition and advice from father to son, correcting his spelling, grammar, etc. Also announced death of "Don Mariano"

Letter to Mr. N. T. Armijo on stationary of Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, Ind., dated 25 Nov. 1882, from his son Juan Cristobal Armijo, Jr.

Mentions his cousin, Elias Armijo (son of Ambrosio Armijo and Candelaria Griego) being well-received everywhere due to his musical talents, and requests Indian artifacts to give to the university, etc. In Ehrich Bros., N.Y., envelope

Wedding announcement of Sofia G. Armijo and Thomas S. Hubbell, 1904

Copy of letter, dated Feb. 7, 1888 from H.M. Teller, U.S. Senate to Joseph Tyssowski, Chief of Mineral Division, General Land Office; is letter of recommendation

Sent to N. T. Armijo, Alb., along with two business cards for his law practice in Washington

Letter from Chas. J. Armijo, Cattle and Sheep Dealer, Las Cruces, N.M., to his uncle, N. T. Armijo, Alb., dated 6 Dec. 1882

Announcing that Carlos' wife, Beatriz Otero de Armijo, gave birth to a son, so that Nicolas will have "otro criado mas a sus ordenes y un novio para Sofia, dice Beatrice."

Receipt for N. T. Armijo from Las Vegas, N.M., dated 23 June 1884

Re. the Chihuahua Telephone Company of Mexico letterhead shows Enrique C. Creel, President; J. Gross, Treasurer; A.M. Blackwell, Secretary, and A.G. Hood, General Manager. With envelope of San Miguel National Bank, Las Vegas, N.M.

Letter dated 16 December 1881 handwritten by Gov. Enrique Creel of Chihuahua to N. T. Armijo in Alb.

Re. investment in Mexico and interest rates there

Handwritten letter on U.S. House of Representatives stationary dated 20 March 1884 from F.A. Manzanares to N.T. Armijo at Alb.

Cautioning him "jumpers" and bills re. the regulation of titles on lands in the territory

Ticket for "Germania Grand Ball" admitting one to the Armijo Hall for it, on 25 Oct. 1883

Printed flyer (sic) for "Grand Mimic Bull Fight" held, on Jan. 18, 1885

With Yrisarri Bros. as Proprietors. Held at Exposition Grounds at Ferdinand and Elizabeth Streets; (New Orleans)

Handwritten letter of E.C. Henriquez at Las Vegas to N.T. Armijo at Alb., dated 22 Oct. 1881

Re. request for copies of deed and meeting of Charley and Henriquez with him to be held in Santa Fe. Charley is Carlos Armijo, Henriquez's brother-in-law

Letter addressed to Mrs. N.T. Armijo, c/o Margettson and Co., London, from Josefa Yrisarri de Armijo at Las Cruces. Dated 15 Jan. 1878

8 pages

Gossip re. better to have money in Chihuahua than in N.M. banks due to monopoly by "Judios." Cattle business, how Mariano Otero is making a profit on it, but he has backing of capital of Jose L. Perea, etc. Speaks of her father, don Mariano Yrisarri who was "robando todo los Partidarios y Los Judios le compran la lana a 10 centavos......" Also to go to the exhibition in Paris before returning to the states and the exposition in Philadelphia, a once in a lifetime chance, etc.; the fact that Beatriz [wife of Carlos Armijo, her daughter-in-law] is expecting a child, etc., the difficulty of getting servants, as the jews pay more - 30 to 40 pesos a month, and how she had two male servants for a bit, but they were drunks and put whiskey instead of water to make frijoles, and they didn't eat well for a few days! [tube hombres a 24 el mes pero tan borrachos que le hehabar whiskey la los frijoles en lugar de agua ni prodiamos comer algunos dias la comida]

Funeral announcement of death of Juan J. [or T] Armijo that day, 21, on 3 Nov. 1878, announced at Alb. by his wife, Dolores Gutierres de Armijo

Funeral announcement sent to N.T. Armijo in black-bordered envelope of the death of the child Jose Macegra at Chihuahua, 14 May 1886

Blackbordered letter from Aurelia Armijo to her parents written from the convent of Notre Dame at San Jose, California, on 8 Jan. 1885

The mourning was for the death of her "Papa grande," possibly Juan C. Armijo

Handwritten letter on stationary of Louis Sulzbacher, Attorney, Las Vegas, N.M., dated 31 Aug. 1880 addressed to Nicolas Armijo and signed by T. B. Catron

Written in Spanish re. Parker had gone to Washington re. a matter in the court of claims in the name of Egar A. Walz, "mi sobrino," pending since 1878, etc. Mentions Mex. Gob. Macegra, Carlos Armijo, Manuel A. Otero, Mariano S. Otero, etc.

Handwritten letter of Jacobo Yrissari to Nicolas Armijo from New Orleans, dated 21 Jan. 1885. Mentions the Corrida de Toros, etc.

Letter on St. Louis University stationary from Juan C. Armijo, dated 16 Dec. 1880, addressed to his father, Nicolas T. Armijo in Alb.

Family comments re new horses and coachman, his belief that the Democrats have been "enteramente derrotados, no solo en Nuevo Mejico, sino hasta en todos los Estados Unidos. Desdichyados Democrats. Gloriosos Republicanos." Christmas greetings to the family

Faded handwritten letter from Nestor Armijo at Las Cruces, dated 7 Oct. 1886 to his brother, Nicolas in Albuquerque

Re. reducing an obligation of $735; re. partidos, etc.

Letter from Manuel A. Otero handwritten from La Constancia, N.M., on 16 May 1880 to Nicolas T. Armijo in Alb.

Re. buying some items for him, etc. Hand-delivered per contents; no stamp on envelope

Handwritten letter by Manuel A. Otero from La Constancia, on 20 July 1879, to Nicolas T. Armijo

Re. acknowledgement of letter from Nicolas of the 18th of July wherein Nicolas said that Dn. Ambrosio Armijo and he had signed for Manuel's son Manuel a fianza for which Manuel Sr. would be responsible, etc. On envelope is written that Manuel A. Otero is grandfather of Ed Otero and Manuel Otero; in another handwriting, that of Nicolas, is that statement that "Manuel A. Otero responsiba por una fianza de $5000.00 que dimos y Dn. A. Armijo en una cuestion de agua."

Handwritten letter by Manuel A. Otero from La Constancia on 20 July 1879, to Nicolas T. Armijo

Re. acknowledgement of letter from Nicolas of the 18th of July wherein Nicolas said that Dn. Ambrosio Armijo and he had signed for Manuel's son Manuel a fianza for which Manuel Sr. would be responsible, etc. On envelope is written that Manuel A. Otero is grandfather of Ed Otero and Manuel Otero; in another handwriting, that of Nicolas, is that statement that "Manuel A. Otero responsiba por una fianza de $5000.00 que dimos y Dn. A. Armijo en una cuestion de agua."

Three letters written by Nicolas T. Armijo in the latter part of 1890 from the El Paso de Robles Hot and Cold Sulphur Springs in San Luis Obispo County, California

These were written shortly before his death; The first is to his wife Barbarita Chavez de Armijo at Alb. dated 29 Nov. 1890 and discusses some business matters and his declining health, etc. The next letter is dated 7 Dec. and was written to his daughter Eloisa at the College of Notre Dame in San Jose, and discusses his health, the loss of 25 pounds, restlessness, inability to sleep more than 3 or 4 hours, etc. The third is dated 6 Dec. 1890 and is to his wife in Albuquerque. Feels that the baths in the sea at Coronado Beach are better for him than those of Paso Robles, etc. Wants $50 sent to his son Juan C. Armijo

Telegram to Juan C. Armijo telling him that his father is not expected to live and to come home immediately. Dated 20 Dec. 1890

Telegram from Denver dated 17, [? ] 1892, to Rev. L. Fede and envelope addressed to N.T. Armijo in which J. Marra sends word that Nicolas' son Edward was killed in an accident at school

Asks Fr. Persone to break the news to Mrs. Armijo, and to find out if they [sic] boy should be buried in Denver or the body sent to Alb.

Handwritten letter dated 23 June 1870 from Juan C. Armijo to his son Nicolas

It is a statement of account and sale of una Libranza de $5000, attacks by the Navajos and Apaches and "de manera que no hay seguridad en los caminos......"

Letter to Nicolas T. Armijo in Chihuahua from Chick, Armijo & Col, St. Louis, dated 1 Aug. 1868

Re. their closing out all of their stock except for about $2000 worth, yet the balance due on Nicolas' account or share is $39,126.21 with the balance due the rest of the partners together about $55,000. "To make the a/cs correct the balance of the partners are entitled to draw out the difference between your a/c and theirs before you are entitled to drawn [sic] anything more, ....." The letter is signed Chick Armijo & Co.

Invitation from Antonio Jose Luna and Manuel Antonio Otero to the wedding of their children, Eloisa Luna and Manuel B. Otero to take place at Los Lunas on 2 June 1879 at 8 p.m.

Two cards, each with bride's and groom's names are enclosed tied together with a white satin ribbon

Articles of Copartnership dated 18 July 1865 between W.H. Chick, S.P. Brown, W.H. Allen [sic] and N.T. Armijo

To set up a general grocery and commission business in St. Louis and two other places to be determined, with Chick Browne and Allen to have the general management and control of the business, and each of them to contribute capital stock of $16,666.66 and N.T. Armijo to contribute $50,0000.00 and profits and losses to be divided equally etc. Original signatures on document. With envelope of Northrup & Chick, Bankers, N.Y.

Announcement of the wedding of Bernardino B. Baca and Jesusita Johnson which took place at the Cathedral, Santa Fe, on Sat., 21 May 1887, at 10 a.m.

With a reception at the Hotel Capital at 8:30 that evening. Signed by James L. Johnson and Santiago Baca. Personal cards of the participants enclosed

Letter from the Mastin Bank, Kansas City, Mo.,dated 16 Dec. 1881, addressed to Nicholas T. Armijo at Albuquerque

Enclosed was New York Exchange for $7000 in accordance with an agreement made by the stockholders of the proposed 1st Nat. Bank of Albuquerque. Daniel Geary, the writer, states he is sending it to him, and if it should go to Otero to endorse it to him. Further suggest sending the amount to a major New York bank, naming four, and request the bank to buy $30,000 U.S. 3 1/2% Bonds, etc. All of this is related to the formation of the 1st National Bank of Albuquerque, the purchase of deposit bonds, etc., acquisition of a safe, office furniture, etc.

Small black and white photograph of what looks like a rock-filled bay or pond 

Letter from E. D. Yrisarri at the University of Notre Dame to his 'tio' Nicolas T. Armijo at Alb., dated 27 Oct. 1881

Acknowledges receipt of letter, regrets delay in replying, thanks for his uncle's opinion of him and reports that Juan C. Armijo, Jr. is deporting himself well, etc.

Notification to Nicolas T. Armijo at Albuquerque from Nathan Bibo at B'rnalillo (sic.) dated 26 June 1880, that his coal claim has been recorded, and advising him to send someone to occupy the land

Letter from F. C. Gutierres to Nicolas T. Armijo at Alb. dated 23 March 1880

Stating that Maden has informed him that someone is opening the gate in the back of the house, and it is not permitted, etc.

Letter from Juan Terrazas, Chihuahua dated 17 Nov. 1884, to Nicolas T. Armijo at Alb. Submits an acceptance due 4 Dec. 1885, for $8621.63 includes interest at 12%

Handwritten letter from G. W. Harrison, M. D., of Bernalillo to N. T. Armijo enclosing $10,000 in payment of a note

Handwritten letter from attorney William B. Childers, of Childers and Jackson, Alb., to N. T. Armijo 

Re. the Phelan case and that against Salvador Baca et al. apparently Armijo was blaming Childers for delays in getting to trial, etc.

Handwritten letter from Mercedes Lamy to Dona Barbarita [Chaves] de Armijo from Santa Fe, dated 6 Feb. 1878

Mercedes is suffering from neuralgia and wants Barbara to buy pills for her, re. buying marble or stone facings for the corners of her mother's grave, possibly to be bought by Barbara in France., etc.

Long letter from Mercedes Lamy to Mrs. Nicolas T. Armijo at Albuquerque dated 12 June 1892

Discusses Teresa (Armijo) Symington who when others are dressed in mourning at the time of Mercedes' mother's death, Teresa came in a multi-colored outfit and was her flighty and haughty self. Gossipy: Beatriz [Otero de Armijo] is more like a Chavez, and relates at length her opinion of her relative, Archbishop Lamy - highly critical

Letter from Manuel A. Otero at La Constancia to Nicolas T. Armijo at Albuquerque dated 19 Nov. [?] 1879

Re. lands in Los Padillas. Refers to "mi madre, Dona Mauelita."

Extremely long letter from F. [Fray?] Lopez to N. T. Armijo, written from Corpus Christi to Nicolas in Albuquerque, dated 15 March 1880, with an additional two pages written the following day

Lopez was a teacher. Original letter written in, two colors and across the grain is very difficult to read but discusses at great length political and social matters

Telegram from N. T. Armijo to his wife dated 17 May 1886, "We will be there Tuesday night at twelve."

Letter from Indianapolis, Indiana dated 28 June 1884, from Dr. E. Muhl, M. D. to N. T. Armijo at Alb.

The doctor was a former resident of Alb., discusses recent flood in Alb., and "all feel thankful that only the bridge and not the town suffered." He owned stock in the bridge company. The doctor was just establishing a practice in Indianapolis, and missed Alb., and wanted Nicolas to tell his neighbor Mrs. Fernandez that "we have many ladies here with fine cultivated voices but that I have not yet met with one I like better than hers."

Letter from Dolores Otero at La Constancia to Dona Barbarita de Armijo at Alb. dated 9 Aug. 1876

Gossipy letter, complains of ailments, "Beatriz is expecting and "Gordo y contento., etc. [With envelope postmarked San Jose, Calif.]

Letter from Jacobo Yrisarri to N. T. Armijo at Alb. dated 3 June 1886

Very faded, announcing that he and Barbarita Perea will marry by the end of the year

Letter from Juan B. Lamy to Mrs. Nicolas T. Armijo, dated 21 Aug. 1880

Letter from Jacob Gross of Gross, Blackwell & Co., Las Vegas, N.M. dated Nov. 11, 1886, to N. T. Armijo at Alb.

Enclosing a draft for $3,000 which he wanted endorsed upon the joint note of M. S. Otero, Chas. H. Armijo, M. A. Otero, A. M. Blackwell and himself. The draft applied to a $5500 note due the 1st, probably of Nov.

Letter from Juan B. Lamy at Santa Fe to N. T. Armijo at Alb., dated 25 Dec. 1876

"Es con el mayor pesar que le annuncio a Ud. y a mi Hermana Dona Barbarita el fallecimiento de nuestra querida madre Dona Manuela Armijo de Chavez quien entrego su espiritu a Dios el dia 23 del correinte a las seis y media de la manana."....Dona Manuela had been ailing for some time, and maintained her "conocimiento" until shortly before she died

Letter to "Dear Sister" from Loretto Convent at Santa Fe on 15 April 1917, from Sister Stanislau to Mrs. N. T. Armijo

Interesting description of where members of the Chaves family are buried, etc., and also the donations made by the family to the convent to support the Sister while in the novitiate, etc., embroidery done on vestments, sales of property and the proceeds she received, and how she was named, as her father made a promise to the Nuestra Sr. del Refugio while in college in Durango, etc.

Letter from Spiegelberg Brothers, New York, to N. T. Armijo, dated 26 Sept. 1879

Acknowledging receipt of order for Mr. Lamy

Telegram from M. B. Otero to N. T. Armijo, from Las Lunas in 188_

Re. permission to sell some property

Letter of 27 Sept. 1886, from Enrique Creel, Genente of the Banco Minero Chihuahuense to N. T. Armijo at Alb.

Enclosing a copy of a letter from G. W. Harrison in which Harrison announced that he had married the widow of D. Jose Leandro Perea

Letter on Armijo House stationary, Alb., dated 25 Oct. 1886, to N. T. Armijo

"The bearer M. McCraight complains that the local democrats are not giving his paper the support he had reason to expect. Can you not render him some substantial assistance." Signed C. H. Gildersleeve

Letter from Catron & Thornton, Santa Fe, 7 June 1880, to N. T. Armijo

Re. a meeting with Mr. Staab wherein Staab agrees to pay rent on a month to month basis to Armijo and the Otero heirs at the rate of $200 per month, etc.

Letter re Staab rental dated 10 Apr. 1880

Letter on stationery of the College of the Sacred Heart, Denver, dated 17 April 1892, addressed to Rev. Persone at Old Alb.

Telling of the accidental death of N. T. Armijo's son, Edward, in a cave-in of cave in which he was playing at school, etc.

First day Cover, Sept. 7, 1940

Albuquerque with Coronado Centennial stamp, seal, etc. Cover remains glued in scrapbook (page 16)

Note to Sofia from Cousin Lillie, dated 9 Jul 1940

Two genealogical scraps

One re. descendants of Jose Ignacio Salazar down to the Yrisarris via the Romeros, the other scrap showing descendants from Jrosa (sic) Garcia Noriega and a Romero via Juan

C. Ortega and Gertridis Romero to Juan Armijo and Rosalia Ortega plus Luis Jose Romero to Elogia who married Gabriel Griego, father of Candelaria Griego. Candelaria Griego was the 2nd wife of Ambrosio Armijo. Juan Armijo and Rosalia Ortega were the parents of both Juan Cristobal Armijo, father of N. T. Armijo, and also of Ambrosio Armijo

Letter of Felipe Chaves at Belen dated Sept. 22, 1886, to N. T. Armijo at Alb.

Enclosing a receipt from Don Marcos Baca. No other details

Letter from Jesus Maria Perea at Bernalillo to N. T. Armijo at Alb. dated 19 Oct. 1879

Re. cattle business between them

In envelope from Breeden and Hazledine, Attorneys at Alb. enclosing "Prospectus of Albuquerque Academy, 1879-1880

Printed sheet showing Board of Directors, Officers, executive Committee and Charles S. Howe as Principal and Instructor, along with a "Statement of Design" by William P. Hazledine

Letter from L. Terrazas at Chihuahua to Juan C. Armijo at Notre Dame dated 13 Oct. 1883

Explains his daily routine, etc. Postscript to Brother Paul: "please let J. Armijo have my share in the billiard table I have received two dollars from him."

Letter from Josefa Yrisarri at Las Cruces to Dona Barbarita Chaves de Armijo at Albuquerque, dated 10 June 1903

Details difficulties the Nestor Armijo and his family and Dona Barbarita were having with Justo Armijo, condemning him as a no-good lying rascal, etc., and giving Barbarita permission to use condemnation in letter, etc. Enclosed was a typewritten statement referring to the Otero estate assets

Photocopies of passport of Nicolas Armijo dated June 1885. See Box 2, Oversize Folder 1 for original document

Letter to N. T. Armijo at Chihuahua from Inocente Ochoa at Paso del Norte dated 21 Jul. 1882

Re. Armijo's request to exchange silver for American dollars, and quotes exchange rates at El Paso banks

Letter from Manuel B. Otero at La Constancia to Nicolas T. Armijo at Alb. dated 2 March 1882

Requests 600 boletas on his father's account, etc.

Letter from Ramon R. Lujan at St. Louis to N. T. Armijo at Alb. dated 30 Aug. 1880

Requests that Armijo forward to him a box of cigars that are at Ambrosio Armijo's home along with the bars of silver; the box also had mineral samples in it and candy for his family

Letter to N. T. Armijo at Alb. from Ramon R. Lujan in St. Louis dated 8 Aug. 1880.

Re. his cajoncito at the home of Dn. Ambrosio Armijo, consigned to Sr. Glasgow by Tomas Cordero, etc.

Letter from O. C. Cromwell, per notation on envelope, from Banco Mejicano, Chihuahua, 31 Dec. 1880, to N. T. Armijo at Alb.

Re. a deposit made to the bank of $11,000 by D. Antonio Asuncolo per Armijo's instructions and that they would pay 9% interest on the money, and asked to be remembered to Armijo's tio Don Ambrosio that he has a good trip to the U.S. and that his health improves, etc.

Letter from University of Notre Dame at Notre Dame, Ind., dated 13 Nov. 1883; signature appears to be J. E. Welch

Re. receipt of some payment and regret that Armijo's son was unwilling to return to Notre Dame, and concurring in Armijo's opinion that Juan C. Armijo should not have been forced to return against his will.

Letter from Chick, Armijo & Co., St. Louis, handwritten by W. H. Chick, addressed to N. T. Armijo in New York City, dated 9 Jan. 1867, a second letter with same addresses of January 18th 1867, and a third of January 24, 1867. 

The first must have included a balance sheet for the prior year showing a profit of $2,632.70, and regretting that they have not made a better showing. Since the first of July the business had not been meeting expenses. The second was in reply to Armijo's of the 14th of Jan. and outlines how Armijo's account stands both in St. Louis and Kansas City. His account at St. Louis had a credito of $60,029.66, at Kansas City, $6,883.31 leaving $57,599.97 which left Armijo $7,599.91 above the amount of the capital invested there. "The other partners have more money in the concern than you have at present even without your drawing out any..." The third letter was written to correct an error in the second, charging Armijo with $6,183.31; that amount should not have been charged against him plus they thought there might be an additional error of $2800, but they could not be certain until they heard from Kansas City.

Letter to Sofia A. Hubbell at Albuquerque from her cousin, Anita Otero, [dau. of Ambrosio Armijo and Candelaria Griego and divorced first wife of Eduardo Otero] written from the Hotel Ingles, Madrid, 29 April 1935

Tells of Feria and Semana Santa in Seville, and impending departure for Santander. Had seen her sister, Teresita Armijo Symington Pratt [in Nice] and found that Teresita could not answer Sofia's inquiry about her great great grand father, only that "the Armijo's came from Southern Spain and are related to the Marques de Armijo. She met the Marques when he was still living. The family comes of noble birth." [Strictly tradition and wishful-thinking, and not backed by any documentation.]

Scrap with a platitude written in Spanish. 

Draft over signature of Nicolas T. Armijo dated 8 June 1869,

To pay at sight (sic) to Freudenthal & Co. ten thousand dollars to be charged at New York to the account of Northrup & Co.

Sales receipt from E. Burr, manufacture of jewelry at 573 Broadway, New York City, for sale of 9 Feb. 1863, to Nicklas (sic) T. Armijo of two neck chains, a cross and a band bracelet for a total payment of $70.60.

With envelope marked "Old Deeds 1827-1836" there is nothing but the words of a poem or song entitled "A.B.C." 

Last Will and Testament of Nicolas T. Armijo. 

Names wife Barbara Chaves de Armijo, that they married in 1862 and had as children Juan C. Armijo, Aurelia, Eloisa, Eduardo, Manuela, Sophia and Nicolas T. Armijo, Jr. Nicolas brought to the marriage property of the value of $32,000, and Barbara brought to the marriage and afterwards property valued at $43,000, etc. This is a contemporary copy of the six page will.

Six checks/receipts 

March 20, 1868, receipt from Chick Armijo & Co., at St. Louis of $8,298.83, for the account of N. T. Armijo; Sight draft of 2 June 1869 to pay Freudenthal & Co. $10,000 from his account at Northrup & Chick by N. T. Armijo; Same dated 11 June 1869, in the amount of $8,440.94; Check on Northrup & Chick, Bankers, dated 14 June 1869, by N. T. Armijo for $76, payable to Hecheimer Rau & Co., Receipt dated 12 June 1869, at New York, from N. T. Armijo of $6,645 by Therchland [?]; check at New York on Northrup & Chick, Bankers, by N. T. Armijo payable to Wm. S. Ransom for $1,683.54.

Letter from P. A. Armijo to N. T. Armijo at El Paso del Norte dated 20 Aug. 1872

Apparently Nicolas had offered the younger Armijo a job, and the offer was accompanied by a letter from P. A. Armijo's father; he accepted the offer and appreciated the confidence, etc. [The envelope has a notation indicating the letter was from a Pedro Armijo.)

Envelope states "Detales de la vida de J.C.A." [Juan Cristobal Armijo.]  

Starts with revolution of Perez in 1837 where he served as a Colonel. In 1838 was on expedition against the Navajos as Col. with 500 men. In 1839 with 200 men on the Jornada del Muerto, again, against the Navajos, and were attacked at the "pasa de del rio" and lost most of the cattle. In the same year went once more fighting Indian depredations. In 1840 went to the U.S. "siendo uno de los primeros Mexicanos que fueron de N.M." In 1866 was with his wagon train and attacked by 60 Indians and lost 40 of his mules killed by the Indians. He was a Comerciante from 1840 to 1870. Trading trips to the U.S. took 6 to 9 months.

Letter from H. C. St. John, of St. John & McLain, Attorneys at Wichita, KS., dated 20 May 1880, to N. T. Armijo at Alb.

Sating St. John was ready to go to Alb. and negotiate with Armijo for from ten to 20,000 head of sheep, but before doing so wishes a reply to his letter re terms., etc.

Letter addressed to Don Nestor Armijo at Las Cruces from Mrs. N. T. Armijo at Albuquerque, dated 1 Jan. 1897,

Thanking Nestor for having given good instructions to Justo, his brother and her brother-in-law.

Letter to Tom Hubbell from Elias Armijo at Cedar Springs, Navajo County, Ariz., dated 21 Feb. 1911.

Acknowledges letter from Hubbell and refers to Charlie [Heyn, his nephew] and asks about getting some whiskey, as it is "entirely out of the question to get any here any other way." Happy kidding letter.

Bill to Mr. Tom Hubbell for legal services 

Involving title to sheriff's office, $250.00; undated but postmark on Alonzo B. McMillen's envelope appears to read 1907. A receipt also in envelope is for the $250 and dated 17 Jan. 1907, and states it is for "Deed for land value Two Hundred fifty Dollars, in full for legal services to date."

Letter from Nicolas T. Armijo to Nestor Armijo dated " Aug. 25/78. "

Asks him to pay the freight on a shipment and adds that "Sherman esta al llegar a Santa Fe y dicen que Benito Baca corre de Delgado contra Mariano Otero. No further comment on that.

Letter from N. T. Armijo in Berlin to Nestor Armijo in Chihuahua dated 28 Nov. 1876

Acknowledged receipt of Nestor's letter telling of the sad state of affairs in Chihuahua. Discusses dealing with "Gosch" re. a store that cost him 15,000 pesos and Nestor says is only worth 10,000 now, etc., and adds "se conoce que el pueblo Mejicano le gusta la revolucion y es una tendencia de que no pueden irse a la mano. Ahora dicen que se pronuncio Guanajuato por Yglecias para Presidente, parece que nuestro pueblo no tiene tal abuelo y al ultimo no se en que vendran a pasar, porque yo pienso que son tan para nada buenos que creo que si piden anexacion a los E. U. no los quieren. Me dices que el Babu esta fundido que sucede con pago o que ha hecho." Nestor apparently had Nicolas' power of attorney and they were conferring with each other about what was to be done, or had been done on Nicolas' account in Chihuahua.

"Remembrance" card given at the funeral of Manuelita M. Chavez, born 1869, died 7 June 1939, at Belen, N.M. 

Receipt given to N.T. Armijo for a subscription to the "El Nuevo Mejicano" from publishers Manderfield & Tucker. The date appears to be 19 Oct. 1867.(Photocopy)

Receipt dated 29 Dec. 1900,

From Bernalillo County Republican Central Committee for $10.00 on the bill of Don Tomas S. Hubbell, signed by Frank A. Hubbell. (Photocopy.)

Sight draft made at Chicago on 12 March 1901, payable by T.S. Hubbell of Albuquerque to Chapin and Gore; $50.00 (Photocopy.)

Two items 

One a note signed by Maximiliano Luna and T.S. Hubbell dated 15 July 1898, for $50 and the other a customer's draft on The Bank of Commerce, Alb., dated 25 Oct. 1898, signed by Luna alone, for $53.65. (Photocopies.)

Receipt dated 23 Feb. 1863, given to Mr. [N.T.] Armijo by E. W. Burr per J. W. Ssaulding [?] for $1400.00

Included a diamond bracelet with onyx ($465); diamond cluster knobs with onyx ($170); diamond cross & pearl [1?] necklace ($340); diamond and "amethyst" ring ($135); a diamond and emerald ring ($100); etc. (Photocopy.)

Receipt given to N.T. Armijo on 10 Aug. 1885,

For Mutual Life Insurance policy for $10,000 on the life of Juan (sic.) C. Armijo [Jr.] to be exchanged for a paid up policy.

Letter from Cristobal Armijo to N.T. Armijo on 11 Jan. 1887,

In which he states that in response to his request Cristobal can only lend 5,000 pesos and it would be at 10%.

Transmittal note of N.T. Armijo to his son Juan C. Armijo dated Alb., 25 Oct. 1883,

Enclosing a finely written letter from his son and Juan's brother Edward, written from Santa Clara College, Santa Clara, Calif., 3 Oct. 1889 re his grades, etc. The date on Edward's letter of 1889 is quite clear, so the transmittal may have been for an earlier letter and misfiled.

Envelope says that letter was by "Grandfather don Jose C. Chavez, 1852," and is dated 5 Oct. [?] 1852, written at Padilla to Sr. D. Juan E. Sena. Incomplete and unsigned. Fragment.

Re. a debt owed to D. Donaciano Vigil.

Typewritten letter to Nicolas T. Armijo [Jr.] dated 5 Oct. 1936, from Gov. Clyde Tingley,

Re. sympathy at the death of the governor's mother.

Christmas card sent to N.T. Armijo, Jr. in 1937, from Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Chavez [Sen.] showing the White House. Unsigned.

Christmas greetings to Barbara Chavez in 1876 from Berlin from Emil Ferdinand Scholtr [?].

Note from Ynocente Ochoa at El Paso, Tx., on 3 July 1882,

Sending chocolates via "Atchison" and asking for payment, when convenient, of $21.82.

Note from Jose L. Perea at Bernalillo dated 23 June 1881, to Nicolas Armijo at Alb.

Advising Armijo that Perea had written to Don Luis Terrazas and Don Felix Francisco Maceyra at Chihuahua regarding protecting "our" properties in that city, and suggesting that Armijo do the same.

Letter from Enrique Creel at Chihuahua dated 4 March 1885, to Nicolas T. Armijo at Albuquerque

Advising that the Chihuahua Smelting Co. is paralyzed for lack of capital and differences between the partners. The business needs an immediate influx of capital. In addition there is a discussion of the silver market and the wish that there will be no suspension of silver mining in the U.S. as it will effect Mexico, too. Apparently Don Nestor Armijo had lost money with Sr. Catron, and he hopes that is not repeated there, etc.

Letter to Nicolas T. Armijo from E. Yrisarri in Santa Fe, dated 18 Aug. 1887,

Regarding Yrisarri's reply to Sr. Knabel that the title to the "ojo del Coyote es perfectamente bueno," that using Soldier's Script, Don S.[antiago] Baca was paying from $20 to $40 an acre.

Letter from Raymond J. McCanna to Sofia A. Hubbell and Nick Armijo dated ca. 24 March 1940,

Re. appreciation of birthday greetings.

Letter from George S. Klock, Alb. attorney, dated 25 Mar. 1940, to Nicolas Armijo, Lela Armijo and Sophia Armijo Hubbell, acknowledging some greeting.

Letter from Felipe Lopez to Nicolas Armijo at Alb. dated 23 Aug. 1880,

8 pages.

Enclosing a printed sheet with the date 1870, re. "Colegio Mexicano." The letter is addressed to "Querido discipulo y buen amigo." Florid letter from teacher to "pupil" apologizing for long delay in responding to Armijo's letter, which took months to arrive due to slothfulness of various Mexican parties, etc., an advice about a Contract about to be let for a Concession for a railroad between Chihuahua and El Paso del Norte which he believes should interest Armijo, etc., etc.

Receipt from Strong Mortuary, Alb., dated 17 Jan. 1929, for the funeral and burial of Barbara Chaves de Armijo,

Including a solid bronze sealed metallic casket, etc. - $2,835.65. (Photocopy.)

Note to N.T. Armijo from J.E. Walsh of Notre Dame University dated 25 Sept. 1882,

Acknowledging receipt for check and stating that "your wishes in regard to your son's pocket money, expenses, etc. will be faithfully carried out."

Letter from Meliton Chavez at the First National Bank, Alb., to N.T. Armijo at San Diego, dated 23 Feb. 1887

Business in Alb. is "muy silencio" and he hopes it is better for Armijo in Calif. Mentions a wedding of one of the daughters of Dn. Francisco Armijo y Otero, and some other gossip.

Letter to Mrs. Perfecto Armijo from "prima" Mercedes Chaves y Lamy dated 28 Sept. 1913.

Condolence letter on death of don Perfecto Armijo "su querido esposo."

Letter from Teresita [Armijo Symington] Pratt to her brother, the Hon. Perfecto Armijo dated 17 Sept. 1913, written from the Villa Les Baumiero, Bd. Carnet, Cannes, France.

Teresita had received a letter from her half-sister Lola [Armijo- Borradaile] stating the Perfecto was sick and in the hospital, and telling him that his ailment was common and not dangerous [see item above!] Her two grandchildren were in France with her, speak French as well as they do English, etc. Her son, John Symington, Jr., is in the service Calif. Lola is the only one in the family that writes and keeps her posted on all family members, etc.

Letter from T. B. Catron of Catron & Thornton, Santa Fe, dated 14 Jan. 1880, to Nicolas Armijo,

A letter of introduction being hand delivered by Mr. W. O. Cox, whom Catron recommends as "a reliable man." Cox wants to establish a bank.

Letter from H. Brinsmade, General Manager, the Howe Machine Company, St. Louis, dated 9 Aug. 1880, to N.T. Armijo, Alb.

Armijo had offered to deliver sheep in N.M. at $1.20 a head, but Brinsmade would want them delivered to Denver, and wants price on 1000 Mexican ewes "one two years old free from disease & of the best grade of Mexican sheep. My ranch is near Cheyenne & would want to take the sheep from Denver. Would deposit $500 at Denver & refer you to Geo Ruble of that city...."

Letter to N.T. Armijo from E.C. Henriquez at Las Vegas, N.M., dated 6 May 1882,

Stating that owing to the sickness of Gildersleeve the partition of the land will have to be postponed, that Charlie [C.H. Armijo] is there but has to go to the Pecos R. and will agree to any arrangements they make, and that Manuel [Otero] is at his ranch attending to the estate, and his return is uncertain.

Letter from F.A. Manzanares at the U.S. House of Representatives dated 26 May 1884, to Nicolas Armijo at Alb.

Re. warning about catastrophic possibilities if bank organizations do not arrange to protect one another, etc.

Note to Nicholas Armijo, Alb., from Molyneux Bell, V. Pres. of the Albuquerque Street Rail Road Company, dated 30 Dec. 1881

Enclosed Armijo's pass for the R.R. for 1882. It is also good on the A. & P. Branch "which will be in operation in the ensuing month."

Letter dated 15 July 1880, from Howard A. Sperry, Attorney, New York City to "Nick T. Armijo," Alb.,

Which starts "Having obtained a list of customers of the late Bogus Stock Brokers and finding your name thereon take the liberty of communicating with you." Wants fee of 5% or $5 on each $100 invested to pay necessary legal fees to settle claims. ...etc.

Letter from Daniel Gerry at The Mastin Bank, Kansas City, Mo., dated 18 Jan. 1882,

Re. buying stationary, furniture, and safe, etc., for the new bank in Alb.

Letter from H.B. Fergusson in Santa Fe to N.T. Armijo in Alb. dated 27 Jan. 1887

Fergusson has spoken to Judge Waldo about the "passes" but he declines saying the new rules will not permit Armijo's request.

Letter from Daniel Geary, The Mastin Bank, Kansas City, Mo., dated 19 Jan. 1882, to N.T. Armijo, Alb.,

Re. Geary having received notice from Washington that the Certificate of Authority for their new back [sic] was forwarded on January 11th, and the currency will be ready for issue about Feb. 10; the safe was shipped, etc.

Letter dated 4 Feb. 1881, from Lorenzo M. del Campo in Chihuahua to N.T. Armijo, Alb.,

Re. wishes to continue in business premises owned by Armijo for another three years; bad business conditions, etc.

Letter from S. M. Folsom, Albuquerque National Bank, dated 23 Jan. 1881 or 1887, to N.T. Armijo, Alb.

Stating Folsom had letter from eastern bank declining to make Armijo loan on his personal security due to shortage of money at this time, etc.

Letter dated 21 Dec. 1884, from Freeman Barnum of Hotel Barnum, St. Louis, to Nicholas C. Amigo [sic]

"A letter of introduction of Barnum's mother & two nieces who were visiting Alb."

Letter from Bullene, Moores & Emery, Dry Goods, Kansas City, Mo., dated 19 Feb. 1881, to N.T. Armijo, Alb.

Stating they are out of stock in the infant's slips Armijo wanted and will hold order, etc.

Wedding invitation addressed to Nick Armijo, Alb., by which Mr. & Mrs. Albert Gallatin Simms invited Armijo to wedding of their daughter, Ruth McCormick, to Mr. Maxwell Peter Miller, Jr., at the Middle Creek Church near Rockford, Ill., on 29 Aug. 1941; also reception invitation with map.

Wedding announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rich Stolfus re. marriage of their daughter Vivian Magdalene to Raymond James McCanna on 16 Sept. 1941, at Alb. Addressed to Mrs. Thomas Hubbell.

Letter to Sofia Armijo Hubbell, Alb., from C. W. Carson, Pres., First National Bank of Alb., dated 10 Apr. 1942, offering sympathy for Mrs. Hubbell's illness.

Letter of sympathy at her illness from Thomas J. Mabry to Sofia Armijo Hubbell, undated but envelope is postmarked 10 Apr. 1942.

Mabry was Justice, Supreme Court of N.M.

Wedding announcement from Mrs. Arthur Jay Mitchell re. marriage of her daughter, Catherine, to Leopold Yrisarri on 6 April 1942, at San Marino, Ca.

Legal publication in Albany Evening Journal, Albany, N.Y., dated 18 Feb. 1867

Re. dissolution of partnership between Nicolas T. Armijo, Special Partner, and Joseph B., originally formed to continue from 21 July 1865 to 21 July 1870 ... Barnum, General Partner, under the firm name of Joseph B. Barnum. (Photocopy.)

Wedding announcement of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Basil Otero of marriage of their daughter, Margaret Eloisa, to Charles Horace Schmidt, on 23 Dec. 1936, at Alb.

Wedding invitation from Mr. Owen Nicholas Marron for attendance at marriage of his daughter, Eleanor Kathleen, to John Joseph Lopez, on 25 March [1940? from postmark which is very faint]

Immaculate Conception Church, Alb.; reception at Country Club.

Letter from Jacobo Yrisarri at St. Louis to N.T. Armijo, dated 11 Mar. 1886

Apparently Armijo had asked Jacobo to look in on his son, Juan C., and Jacobo reports that he went immediately, the son is well but he had to explain re. hard times, etc. He mentions the health of Don Jesus who had lost 30 lbs., but is better, and "Aqui esta con su esposa, el sus dos ninas, y Barbarita su hermana aqui estan en este miso Hotep [Planter's House] Sedney tambien estan con su familia...."

Two letters in envelope postmarked 4 May 1886, addressed to N. T. Armijo, Alb.

First is birthday greetings from Aurelia to "My dear little sister" dated 9 May 1886; the second is undated and is from Eloisa to "My most beloved little Sister." The birthday was on 5 March, and was the fifth birthday.

Letter from H. C. St., John, attorney of St. John & McLain, Land Attorneys and Loan Agents of Wichita, Ks., dated 22 May 1880, addressed to E.S. Stover, Alb.

Saying he had received a postal from N.T. Armijo relative to St. John's taking some of his sheep on shares. Had asked re. terms, etc. but received no reply. "My father, Gov. St. John and myself, are prepared to meet Mr. A. and negotiate with a view of closing a contract for sheep," etc.

Letter to his father, N.T. Armijo, from Juan Cristobal Armijo, Jr. at St. Louis, dated 19 Nov. 1885

A report to his parents, and adds: "Los strikers estan perdidos no hallan trabajo, muchos se han ido de la Ciudad porque aqui no los quieren emplear nadie, no hacen mas dano a los cars."

Letter dated 24 Oct. 1903 from Nestor Armijo at Las Cruces to his niece, Eloisa Armijo at Alb.

Letter written in response to Eloisa's request know more about her ancestor, particularly, "de nuestro Visaquelo Dn. Vicente Armijo. Bien ye te he dado toda la informacion que te queda dar Sobre eso; porque en Veinte Anos que tube variosa conversasiones, con mi Abuelo Dn. Juan Armijo, me platicaba de donde veniamos segun nuestra desendencia. Lo unico que si puedo decir con Certeza es que somos Espanoles, lo mismo que son los Oteros, Bacas, Aragones, Chavez y Torrey [?] y Alvarados. Tu tia Josefita va a parar un dia in Albuquerque ..... y preguntale, "De donde decienden los Pereas," ella sabe mejor que yo. Creo que estan muy mistos. Best your Aunt Josefita [Yrisarri de Armijo, Nestor's wife], will explain you better, who was the Grand mother of Pedro Perea and the rest."

Letter from Z. Stabb & Bro., N.Y. dated 30 Sept. 1884, to Nicholas Armijo, Alb.

Signed by A. Staab [sic] stating that in response to Armijo's request, Staab does not care to invest in any more real estate in New Mexico.

Letter in English to "Papa" from the Convent of Notre Dame, San Jose, Ca., dated 25 April 1886

From Aurelia Armijo asking N.T. Armijo to delay trip to see his daughters until the "exhibition" at which they will play, and are trying for a gold medal in sewing, etc. Postscript by Eloisa in Spanish.

Typewritten letter from Bernard Rodey, Att. at Law, dated 11 Feb. 1885, to Nicolas T. Armijo.

It is form letter marked at top "Soliciting business" and requests a share of your legal business, etc. Signed by Bernard Rodey. Very faint.

Letter dated 27 July 1886, from Luis Terrazas at Chihuahua, to N. T. Armijo, Alb.

Stating that the first of Aug. he will pay Armijo an acceptance, but states it is best to leave the 10,000 one year more at 10%.

In same envelope is letter dated 16 Jan. 1884, from Enrique C. Creel to Nicolas T.

Armijo at Alb., with comments on the coming election in Chihuahua and the "lenguaje imroprio y casi siempre inforioso" used in two of the local newspapers, etc.

Letter from Luis Terrazas at Chihuahua to N.T. Armijo at Alb., dated 24 May 1884.

Discusses Terrazas transaction with D. Jesus Perea of 40,000 "ovejas a 1.50, ....20,000 carneros a 1.50 y 20,000 ovejas a 1.25" ...etc. Continues re interest charged & paid, etc.

Flyer re. "Royal Havana Lottery conducted by the Spanish government under the supervision of the Captain General of Cuba" to be held with drawings from July 11, 1879 to June 30, 1880.

Circular sent to Sr. Juan C. Armijo at Alb., by Bernardo Alence, Hoboken, N.J.

Letter from T. B. Catron, Santa Fe, to Nicolas T. Armijo, dated 18 Oct. 1881

Re. having checked into the taxes charged by Sheriff against Armijo; Otero's interests charged against Armijo. Recommends not to pay the railroad tax unless under protest, etc.

Letter to Nicolas T. Armijo from Luis Terrazas, dated May 24, 1884.

Letter from Enrique Creel in Chihuahua to N.T. Armijo at Alb. dated 6 Aug. 1884.

Requests specific written authorization to make payments desired by Sr. D. Enrique Muller and Don Manuel Herrera, etc.

Letter from Felipe Chaves at Belen to Eloisa Armijo at Alb., dated 28 April 1903

Responding to request for information about Eloisa's antecedents. Felipe's knowledge is solely by oral tradition, but that Don Amado Chaves de Sta. Fe has examined the Registers, etc.

Card noting death of "our beloved aunt, Mrs. Manuelita M. Chaves," on 7 June 1939

Signed by Edmundo C. de Baca and sister and brothers.

Letter to Mrs. N.T. Armijo, Alb., from her son, Eduardo Armijo, dated 18 May 1886

Postmarked Las Vegas. Family chit-chat only.

Letter to Mrs. N.T. Armijo from T.C. Gutierres written at Buena Vista, N.M., on 20 Oct. 1886

Gutierres leaving the next day for "los ojos de Jemez," and Armijo can send the keys to his mother's house to them.

Letter dated 7 Jan. 1887, on stationary of the 27th Legislative Assembly, to N.T. Armijo at Alb.

Written in English by C.H. Armijo, his nephew. States Carlos had offered to settle everything he owed in the Telephone Company with 450 head of cattle he has in San Miguel County. Postscript states: "I have had a fine time since here, at first I was a little green but now, I am as good as any. I am glad I ran for the place & think it will do me good."

Letter from E. Yrisarri at Santa Fe to N.T. Armijo at Alb., dated 20 Aug. 1887

Yrisarri had talked to Sr. Knabel and he told him that "que si se queden tomar ojos minerales con Soldiers Script, y ademas me dijo que ya S. Baca tenia pagoda el terreno nomas que no esta sierto si le habran legado sus patentes de Washington" ......; also discusses Dn. Rafael Lopez, and says that his sister, Josefita, [wife of Dn. Nestor Armijo] has returned to Las Cruces, and she is much better healthwise, though she believes that no Doctor in S. Fe understands her illness - pains in the stomach, which go to the head, etc. [Josefita subsequently died at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mn.]

Letter from Nestor Armijo at Las Cruces to N.T. Armijo at Alb., dated 7 Dec. 1887

Answering inquiry re. what happened to their father's mulada, which the last time they were brought from the llano Nestor was in Las Cruces. "La primera vez se estaba alla cuando se llevaron las mias y de mi Padre El" and they were with those of Jose Perea and Reyes Romero. Only Francisco Lucero, Solomon and David Sisneros, are alive who know how many were lost when they came from the Paraje. Of the cattle belonging to his father brought from Ga. Mesa de Hamana [?] there are no witnesses alive. Apparently this happened in 1861, "Pero cuando se las llevaron en el 61 que las tenian al Partido el Chico Martin Jesus Abran y D. Miguelito Garcia de estes si pueden Casdian testigos. Etc." [This relates to a claim trying to be made re. Indian depredations.]

Letter from Aurelia to her mother, Mrs. N.T. Armijo sent from Oakland, Ca., on 6 Dec. 1910

Letter says "By the time that you receive this I will be married to Mr. J. E. Hancock. I am sorry if you grieve over it but as I consider that it is for my happiness and it is my business only I think I am fully justified in my undertaking....."

Letter from B.C. Hernandez dated Feb. 19, 1947, sent to Lela Armijo, Nicolas Armijo and Sophia A. Hubbell jointly at Alb.

Typewritten thanks for greetings on 85th birthday. B.C. Hernandez signed letter in "shaky" hand, and mentions his wife, etc.

Letter from their "Primo" George Washington Armijo to Nick Armijo and Sofia Armijo Hubbell dated 4 Jan. 1947

On stationary of State Corporation Commission of which George was commissioner. Thank you for card and states he is attaching clipping from local (Santa Fe) papers re "Inaugural Ceremonies," but it is missing. He adds in quotes: "Todavia Los Armijo's no se rejan."

Letter to Sofia A. Hubbell dated 18 March 1946 from George W. Armijo, State Corporation commissioner at Santa Fe

Thanks for birthday card and two newspaper clippings.

Letter to Mrs. Sofia Hubbell from Mrs. Ruby Hodkin, Oakland, Ca., dated20 April 1947

Advising that Sofia's sister, Aurelia Armijo (Mrs. J. Hancock) had died that morning. Tells of her condition prior to her death, etc.

Political flyer promoting election of Harold Hubbell, Republican Candidate for Sheriff, undated [post 1954]

Letter dated 10 Sept. 1886 from Nicolas T. Armijo to his daughter, Aurelia

Announcing the birth of a brother for the girl. [This would be Nicolas T. Armijo, Jr.]

Letter to Mrs. Thomas Hubbell [Sofia Armijo] from her sister, Eloisa, in Philadelphia, dated 2 April 1929

Complains of lack of answers to her letters, and due to death of their mother to "avoid anything that may cause you to brood on our sorrows as it may result in a nervous prostration like Pres. Wilson and Mrs. Taft, sometimes the end is insanity like Eugenia Ruiz or suicide which we have felt before [Sofia's husband, Tom Hubbell]. And a lot of other advice, plus asking about what property her mother left her, plus "Is McCanna glad I have no vote on the N.T. Armijo Bldg.?"

Wedding invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gaccivillani for the marriage of their daughter, Velma, to John M. Livingston, 8 Sept. 1947, St. Charles Catholic Church, Alb.

Indenture dated 8 March 1881 between New Mexico Town Company and Nicolas T. Armijo

For a consideration of $675 by which Armijo purchased lot no. 23, block 12 and lot 15, block 12, and lot 16 of block 12.

Indenture dated 5 March 1881 between the New Mexico Town Company and George Lail

For consideration of $660.40 for purchase of lots 13 and 14 of block 9.

Indenture dated 9 March 1881 between New Mexico Town Company and Nicholas T. Armijo

For consideration of $900 for purchase of lots 11 and 12 in block 24; lot 14 in block 13, and lot no. 2 in block 20.

Trading and doing business under the name of the firm of N.T. Armijo & Co., dated 10 Aug. 1864

Articles of Agreement by and between Nicolas T. Armijo and John Freudenthal and Henry Lesinsky. Voids document made at Alb. on 17 May 1864, and sets up new agreement.

Articles of Co-partnership Agreement of 17 May 1863 between Armijo and Freudenthal and Lesinsky

Setting up firm of N.T. Armijo & Co. Appears to be a copy. Also, a second copy of a Co-partnership agreement of the same date, very faded, but the contents are not identical.

Certified copies of Agreement of sale by N.T. Armijo to Freudenthal and Lesinsky of Armijo's share in the business of N.T. Armijo & Co., executed at Belen on 11 January 1865

Along with an Agreement on the same date by Freudenthal and Lesinsky to pay whatever debts or liabilities the firm as [sic] or may have outstanding.

Receipt dated 14 June 1869, given by Freudenthal &Co., to N.T. Armijo at New York

For $256.20 in settlement of the bill of W. H. Schieflin Co.

A Phrenological Character study of Nicolas Armijo by Nelson Sizer, given at Fowler and Wells' Phrenological Cabinet on 12 April 1862

[13 page handwritten character analysis/fortune telling.]

Abstract of Title for Lots nos. 14, 15,16 and 17 of Block 29 of Original Townsite of Albuquerque. Gives transactions from 1881 to 1904. Search performed in 1913. 

Original specifications prepared by Jesse Wheelock, Architect, for construction of the stone and brick store/office building on NW corner of 2nd and Railroad Ave., Albuquerque, which became known as the N.T. Armijo building. Undated, but was prob. 1891.

Agreement for the construction of N.T. Armijo Bldg., N.W. of 2nd and Railroad Ave., Alb. dated 3 Nov. 1891, between Barbara Chavez de Armijo and M. Berardinelli and G. Paladino of Santa Fe.

Inventory of the estate of N.T. Armijo commenced on 1 Feb. 1891

Faded carbon copy of the will of Barbara Chavez de Armijo dated 30 Jan. 1920

Photocopy of same 

Notice of Final Report and Account of Executor re.Estate of Barbara Chavez de Armijo, including appraisal of her estate, (1930) Total value: $359,979.76

La Voz Del Pueblo, Tomo I, num. 12, Santa Fe, Oct.24, 1888. (Photocopy.)

Letter on stationary of Juan M. Armijo, Chihuahua, from Flora Armijo de Baca, daughter of Cristobal Armijo, dated 25 July 1907

El Fronterizo, Semanario de Politica, Industria, Comercio, Anuncios, etc., Tomo II, num. 24, Tucson, Arizona, 7 March 1880. (Photocopy.)

Albuquerque Evening Review, Vol. 1, no. 27, July 20, 1882

Photocopy of Obituary articles including biographical details written on death of Dr. John Symington, husband of Teresa Armijo, daughter of Ambrosio Armijo. (Very dark copy, unable to obtain readable copy). 

El Mundo Nuevo America Ilustrada, vol. VI, anoa. 105, New York, 1 May 1875

Illustrated with fashions of the day, news articles, etc.

El Democrata Neo-Mexicano, vol. I, no. 3, Albuquerque, 3 Oct. 1888. J. G. Albright, Editor

Issue relates to political race of Antonio Joseph for Congress.

El Valle Del Bravo, The Rio Grande Valley; Tom II,num. 38, 25 Jan. 1890, El Paso, Texas

Photocopies of first page of the following issues of Revista Catolica, Las Vegas, all relating to activities of Archbishop Lamy, including article on his death: 31 Aug. 1884, 14 Sept. 1884, 21 Sept. 1884, 22 Jan. 1888, 5 Feb. 1888, 19 Feb. 1888 

El Mensaje e del Gobernador Bradford Prince a la Asemblea Legislativa Vegesima - nona de Nuevo Mexico, Dec. 30, 1890

Directions for using Fernoline sheep dip and information on the cure of Scab 

Notice of hearing of final report of the Executrix and Executor of estate of Mercedes Chaves de Lamy 

Letter from Amado Chaves to Mrs. Nicolas T. Armijo, dated April 4, 1920

With enclosure of a letter to Dona Bonifacia Chaves dated Jan. 22, 1920, containing information of the origin of the family Chavez; (Also photocopies of these two documents.)

Three pages of names hand-written in pencil 

Face of envelope post-marked Apr. 4, 1920

Photocopies of Relaciones Exteriores, documents relating to Texas-Santa Fe expedition (invasion) Spring 1841

Col. Borradaile`s Military Club/Business Directory, personal notes and news clippings 

White Rock Canyon Power Project 

Microfilm - Documents about relations between Mexico, United States, Spain, France and Cuba, filmed by the Library of Congress at the Archives of the Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores 1828-1859 1828-1859

Scrapbook with envelopes 

U. S. Passport of Nicolas Armijo, No. 20,876, dated in Washington, D. C., on 23 June 1865

on large sheet giving physical description of N. T. Armijo: Age 30 years; Stature 5'6''; Forehead, rather high; Eyes, grey; Nose, common; Mouth, small; Chin, oval; Hair, brown, Complexion, healthy; Face, oval. Endorsed at Paris on 2 Sept. 1865, bound for Rome.

Arbitration settlement in City of Chihuahua on 23 Oct. 1873

In which Nicolas Tolentino Armijo "dijo que en bentitres de Diciembre del ano paroesimo pasado pavo al Seno Don Nestor Armijo, por cuenta de Don Jose Maria Renteria, vecino de Parral, la Cantidad de nueve mil ochocientos cincuenta y seis pesos fuertes: que ereyendo que e pavo que se le hizo a Don Nestor es ilegal, enatencion a que cre a la vez, que desde esa fecha los negocios delcitado Renteria se encontraban en ma estado; ...." and the decision reached.

Muster Roll Call of Capt. John Borradaile