The University of New Mexico
Collection Summary | ||
| Title | New Mexico Indian Agent correspondence and documents | |
| Dates (Inclusive) | 1853 | |
| Abstract | This collection contains correspondence and documents relating to Apache and Navajo affairs in New Mexico during the mid-ninetieth century. | |
| Collection Number | MSS 901 BC | |
| Size | 1 Box (0.66 cubic ft.) | |
| Repository | University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research | |
| 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.
The collection is open for research.
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.
Indian agents -- New Mexico -- Correspondence
Indians of North America -- Government relations -- Sources
Meriwether, D. (David), 1800-1893 -- Correspondence
New Mexico -- History -- 1848- -- Sources
New Mexico -- Politics and government -- 1848-1950 -- Sources
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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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1
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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2
Valle informs Meriwether of the theft of his animals and of the whereabouts of the responsible Apache party. |
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3
Valle informs Meriwether of the theft of his animals and the whereabouts of an Apache responsible party. |
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4
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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5
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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6
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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