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Letters. Additional R. Stocks Watson correspondence. (RSW)., January 26, 1928., January 26, 1928., February 7, 1928., February 10, 1928., February 13, 1928., February 10, 1928., February 22, 1928., February 29, 1928., March 2, 1928.

 File — Folder: 37

Scope and Contents

RSW to Col. Charles Goodnight. January 26, 1928. Seeking information on Judge J.G. Knapp's involvement in Bosque Redondo affair of 1866, and accusations cast upon him.

Charles Goodnight to RSW. February 7, 1928. Describes the dreadful activities and slaughter of cattle by Indians at Bosque Redondo in July 1866 to which Col. Goodnight was witness.

RSW to Charles Goodnight. February 10, 1928. Seeking names and addresses of people still living or who might add details on Bosque Redondo affair.

Charles Goodnight to RSW. February 13, 1928. Refers to Cove's Band. Cove eventually brought to Pueblo Colo and hanged by the Vigilante Committee. Makes suggestions how to find survivors.

Miss Ruby Watson to Lansing B. Bloom. February 10, 1928. Seeking same information sought unsuccessfully from BMR.

Lansing B. Bloom to Miss Ruth Watson. February 22, 1928. Provides information that may lead to location of individuals sought in February 10 letter above.

RSW to Col. Charles Goodnight. February 29, 1928. States he never came upon statement that oxen which pulled old caravans over historic trails wore shoe, viz. as made by blacksmiths.

C. Goodnight to RSW. March 2, 1928. Horseshoes and oxen shoes used since "earliest stages of civilization." Began being made commercially by blacksmiths since the 18th century.

Dates

  • January 26, 1928.
  • January 26, 1928.
  • February 7, 1928.
  • February 10, 1928.
  • February 13, 1928.
  • February 10, 1928.
  • February 22, 1928.
  • February 29, 1928.
  • March 2, 1928.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Spanish, and English.

Access Restrictions

None

Extent

From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository

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Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
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