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Campaign Against Outlaws in Rio Arriba County, Because of the widespread lawlessness occurring in northwestern Rio Arriba County caused by the activities of rustlers, fugitives from justice and other outlaws, Governor Lew. Wallace authorized the organization of a militia unit known as the San Juan Guards under the command of William B. Haines to cooperate with the Sheriff's Office in arrests and other actions necessary to preserve the peace., 1881.

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Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series: This section contains scattered unit records of company commanders during Indian campaigns, actions against rustlers and other civil disturbances and the records of the New Mexico Volunteers during the Spanish-American War.

Dates

  • 1881.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English.

Access Restrictions

None

Extent

From the Collection: 189 rolls

Repository Details

Part of the New Mexico State Records Center and Archives Repository

Contact:
1209 Camino Carlos Rey
Santa Fe NM 87507
(505) 476-7948