Military Governor J.M. Washington to Alcalde of Cebolleta Juan Chaves y Gabaldon requesting information concerning the settlement of land and water dispute between the Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna by Prefect Francisco Sarracino. (Handwriting of Donaciano Vigil.), 1849 Feb. 27.
File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
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.
Collection is in Spanish.
Dates
- 1849 Feb. 27.
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