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Spanish translation of letter from Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs C.E. Mix, to Superintendent of Indian Affairs for New Mexico L.E. Webb, stating that Pueblo Agent John Ward and delegates for the Pueblo Indians, Alejandro Padilla and Ambrosio Abeita have been in Washington to protest district court decision which would deprive the Pueblos of their lands and protection of the Federal Government. Agent Ward will be reimbursed for his expenses. Two copies. Notation on second document indicates it was copy given to Pueblo delegates at Isleta August 9., (?) May 7.

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 23

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

  • (?) May 7.

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:
1209 Camino Carlos Rey
Santa Fe NM 87507
(505) 476-7948