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Finding aid of the New Mexico Indian Agent
correspondence and documents, 1853
University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for Southwest
Research Email: cswrref@unm.edu
URL: http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr/
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Title |
New Mexico Indian Agent correspondence and
documents |
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Dates (Inclusive) |
1853 |
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Abstract |
This collection contains correspondence and documents relating to Apache and
Navajo affairs in New Mexico during the mid-ninetieth century. |
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Collection Number |
MSS 901 BC |
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Size |
1 Box (0.66 cubic ft.)
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Repository |
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research |
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Languages |
English, Spanish |
2 series: Apache Relations and Navajo Relations
This collection contains correspondence and documents related to Apache and Navajo
affairs in New Mexico during the mid-ninetieth century. It is arranged into two
series: Apache Relations and Navajo Relations. The Apache related materials consist
primarily of letters written to David Meriwether, Governor of New Mexico and
Superintendent of Indian Affairs concerning thefts and murders by Apache groups. It
also includes the quarterly expense reports from Edward H. Wingfield, Apache Indian
Agent. The materials related to Navajos contain correspondence to and from Henry L.
Dodge, Navajo Indian Agent, which deal with trade issues, supplies and rations for
Navajos. It also includes Dodges’ quarterly expense reports.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is
responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission
is required for publication or distribution.
New Mexico Indian Agent correspondence and documents (MSS 901 BC), Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, University of New Mexico Libraries.
Documents in Box 1, Folder 2 have been numbered to facilitate access.
Indian Affairs Collection,
Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New
Mexico.
E.A. Graves letters to Governor David Meriwether regarding Indians in
the New Mexico Territory,
Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New
Mexico.
Dodge, Henry L. Indian agents -- New Mexico -- Correspondence Indians of North America -- Government relations -- Sources Letters Meriwether, D. (David), 1800-1893 -- Correspondence New Mexico -- History -- 1848- -- Sources New Mexico -- Politics and government -- 1848-1950 -- Sources Wingfield, Edward H.
Contents List
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Quarterly expense reports from Edward H. Wingfield, Indian Agent
for the Apaches. (7 total) March 1853
Includes lists of property received, statements of fixed property at
Fort Webster and persons employed within Apache Indian agency;
abstracts of disbursements made for services and provision for the
agency; articles delivered to Indians within the agency such as
food, tobacco, dry goods, blankets and yarn.
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Lieutenant McFerran, Fort Fillmore, NM. to Assistant Adjutant
General, Albuquerque, NM. August 22, 1853
McFerran reports on murder of two men by Apache party from the White
and Sacramento Mountains; mentions other situations involving
Apaches and Mexican residents of Doña Ana; discusses deprivations,
negotiations with Apache chief Santos and imprisonment of Lobo.
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Alejandro Valle to David Merriwether, Cañon de Pecos, NM
(Spanish) September 10, 1853
Valle informs Meriwether of the theft of his animals and of the
whereabouts of the responsible Apache party.
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Alejandro Valle to David Merriwether, Cañon de Pecos, NM (English
translation) September 10, 1853
Valle informs Meriwether of the theft of his animals and the
whereabouts of an Apache responsible party.
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O.P. Hovey to David Merriwether, Governor and Superintendent of
Indian Affairs, Santa Fe, NM. September 13, 1853
Hovey reports on his trip to Pecos to look into complaint by resident
Alexander Valleys (Alejandro Valle) that a party of Jicarilla Apache
warriors stole his stock of animals.
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General John Garland, Headquarters of the 9th Military Dept.,
Albuquerque, NM to Governor Merriwether and Superintendent of Indian
Affairs, Santa Fe, NM. September 14, 1853
Garland in response to General McFerran's letter informs about steps
to take in regard to the "bad conduct" of a group of Apache Indians
from the White Mountains and his trip to Fort Fillmore to have them
chastised. Also mentions a proposed colony of two hundred Mexican
families near the White Mountains.
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Francisco Lopez to David Merriwether, Governor of NM, Las Vegas,
NM. (English translation from original Spanish letter) October 31, 1853
Lopez reports about animals stolen from Mescalero Apache Captain
Baranquito by Jicarilla Apaches. Mentions Captain Lobo and trade
relations.
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Levi J. Keithly to Henry L. Dodge, Jemez, NM. July 9, 1853
Lists property received by Dodge and informs of business plans.
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William [?] to Captain H. L. Dodge, Indian Agent for the Navajos,
Santa Fe, NM. July 22, 1853
Reports names of persons licensed to trade with Indians.
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H. L. Dodge to George W. Mannypenny, Commissioner of Indian
Affairs in Washington, Chupadero, NM. September 30, 1853
Dodge informs Mannypenny of his transmittal of quarterly expense
reports.
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Vouchers, Invoices, Certification of Goods Distributed and
Receipts from Henry L. Dodge, Indian Agent for the Navajos (25
total) September 1853
Includes abstracts of payments to Dodge and others for services
rendered to the agency.
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Quarterly expense reports from Henry L. Dodge, Indian Agent for
the Navajos.(3 total) September 1853
Includes accounts current and disbursement lists.
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