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Governor John M. Washington Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: 1959-073

Scope and Content

Collection consists of official papers of Governor Washington: one proclamation by Washington, and one letter received by Washington regarding the registration of Valencia County residents who chose to remain Mexican citizens following the annexation of New Mexico by the United States.

The letter is in English. The proclamation is in Spanish.

Dates

  • 1848-1849

Language of Materials

English, and Spanish.

Access Restrictions

Access to original materials restricted; Use microfilm only (Territorial Archives of New Mexico).

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Biography

Washington was a military officer who lead campaigns against the Navajo Indians before becoming Governor.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet

Alternate Format

Available on microfilm as part of the Territorial Archives of New Mexico (Roll 98).

General

Contact Information

  1. New Mexico State Records Center and Archives
  2. Archives and Historical Services Division
  3. 1205 Camino Carlos Rey
  4. Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
  5. Phone: 505-476-7908
  6. Fax: 505-476-7909
  7. Email: archives@rain.state.nm.us
  8. URL: http://www.state.nm.us/cpr/ahsd_top.htm
Title
Inventory of the Governor John M. Washington Papers, 1848-1849
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Processed by staff
Date
©2000
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//New Mexico State Records Center and Archives//TEXT (US::Nm-Ar::1959-073::Governor John M. Washington Papers)//EN" "nmar1959-073.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

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