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Copy of a circular from Donaciano Vigil, Secretary of the Territory, starting that the Governor of New Mexico has issued instructions concerning fees demanded for burials and baptisms., 1848 Oct. 24.

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Scope and Content

From the Collection: Collection consists of original documents and photocopies involving Acoma and Laguna Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Includes letters and various legal documents. Much of the collection concerns legal disputes between Acoma and Laguna Pueblos over land tenure, boundaries, and water rights. Also within the collection is a 1904 letter to officials at Acoma Pueblo from officials at New Mexico's eight northern Pueblos requesting united opposition among all Pueblos to the New Mexico Supreme Court's declaration that Pueblo Indians and lands are subject to taxation.

Collection is in Spanish.

Dates

  • 1848 Oct. 24.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Spanish.

Access Restrictions

None

Extent

From the Collection: .25 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the New Mexico State Records Center and Archives Repository

Contact:
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Santa Fe NM 87507
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