Lincoln County Miscellaneous papers
File — Box: 37, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
Includes: Copy Department of Justice transmitting report receipt for FW Angel 29 Nov, 1878 for his report on the death of John Tunstall,copies of transcripts taken from a ledger book title states Rec. Lincoln County New Mexico of Samuel R Corbett the following property belonging to the estate of J.H. Tunstall, Deceased, some correspondences, copy of what Robert Widenmann assumed was a will , Copy of MGF (Maurice Fulton) interview with Juan Peppin about 1930, copy of affidavit of John Long concerning the “Big Fight” of July 1878, copy of letter from judge Ira E Leonard to Gov Lew Wallace 13 Jun, 1879 discussing the Dudley case stating that “they have allowed the most flagrant hearsay evidence.. “another page states “I am more clearly convinced every day I remain here that there will never be peace and good order restored until there is a radical change at the post. In fact, there ought not to be one man left who can tell the tale of the outrages the military have inflicted upon this people.” Copy of confidential letter to Gov Wallace from James Dolan 31 Dec, 1878, other correspondence also.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1800 - 2017
Extent
From the Collection: 24.75 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository