William S. Messervy, Acting Governor of New Mexico, to Governors of Pueblos of Laguna and Acoma ordering that Pueblo of Laguna remain in possession of planted lands until Oct. 31, on which date both Pueblos must appear in Santa Fe with their documents of possession so that the dispute may be adjudicated., 1854 Apr. 22.

File — Box: 1, Folder: 10

Staff Only

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.