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.
File — Reel-frame: 87:203
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
Access to original territorial records restricted; Use microfilm only (Territorial Archives of New Mexico).
Extent
From the Collection: 100 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State Records Center and Archives Repository