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John Cockrell Correspondence, 1888

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16

Scope and Contents

Includes John J. Cockrell’s business and personal papers. John J. Cockrell was an attorney in partnership with Thomas B. Catron and W. T. Thornton of Santa Fe. This collection of papers were located in the Tunstall store when purchased by John M. Penfield in the late 1800’s. The folder consists of correspondence. Various documents appear to be of a personal nature such as one from W.W. [Wayne Ware) Brazel Aug 12, 1888 written on DeLany & Terrell Post Trader stationary. The majority of the letters are on business letterhead of early New Mexico businesses such as: Angus V.V. Ranch, Browne & Manzanares Co., Ed. R. Bonnell Lumber, J.H. Blazer’s flouring and Lumber Mill, North Homestake Mining Co. and others. A Wells, Fargo & Co Express Freight receipt April 18, 1888 from JJ. Cockrell to Charles Merrick El Paso, and a letter from Brickenhoff and Brickenhoff attorneys at Law to John Cockrell July 7, 1888. On the back side of the letterhead is a printed list “Paul’s Select List of Reliable Attorneys in the United States, Jan 1888. The list contains names of attorneys from Alabama to the Wyoming territory.Only Three attorneys are listed for New Mexico.

Dates

  • 1888

Conditions Governing Access

Open. All materials in this collection are available for research in the Caroline E. Stras Research Room.

Extent

From the Collection: 7.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Branson Hall
PO Box 30006
MSC 3475
Las Cruces New Mexico 88003 USA