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Letters Received; Regarding Ft. Fillmore Research 5-25-1952 to 1-22-1962, 1861-1961

 File — Folder: 2

Scope and Content

From the Collection: Collection consists of Raymond McCoy's research materials and copies of his article on Fort Fillmore, New Mexico, 1861-1961. Fort Fillmore, in the Mesilla area of New Mexico, was captured by the Confederates in 1861. Research materials include: correspondence with scholars and repositories; copies of documents from other repositories concerning Fort Fillmore and its commanding officer Major Issac Lynde; typescript excerpts from various published sources about the Civil War in New Mexico; and seven maps and/or plans of Fort Fillmore and the surrounding area. Item of note is a copy of Mayor Issac Lynde's terms of surrender dated 1861, San Augustin Springs, New Mexico.

Dates

  • 1861-1961

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English.

Access Restrictions

None

Extent

From the Collection: .25 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository

Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090