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Letters Received, Bartlett from T.D. Burns., 1891-1895

 File — Folder: 106

Scope and Content

From the Collection: Collection consists of Bartlett's official correspondence as Solicitor General of the Territory of New Mexico (1890-1902); and professional papers from his legal practice (1880-1904). Solicitor General correspondence includes letters received from Frank Springer, Elfego Baca, Frederick Muller, and Pinkerton's National Detective Agency concerning Charles Siringo. Topics covered in the correspondence include the Rough Riders, Jicarilla Apaches, territorial penitentiary, Fort Marcy, and the execution of Blackjack Ketchum. Professional papers include correspondence, case files, and legal documents. Includes materials on Bartlett's wife Cora, water rights, homesteading, mining corporations, railroad companies (especially the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co.), New Mexico Bar Association, the Freemason's Montezuma Lodge, Santa Fe Water Co., many New Mexico land grants, and various political and legal issues in San Juan County and Santa Fe.

Dates

  • 1891-1895

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English.

Access Restrictions

None

Extent

From the Collection: 3.25 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the New Mexico State Records Center and Archives Repository

Contact:
1209 Camino Carlos Rey
Santa Fe NM 87507
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