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Letter- Empalme,Mexico, March 2, 1913

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: item 15

Scope and Contents

Federal soldiers are being sent after the Yaqui Indians. Governor Maytorena sent ammunition but it was confiscated by the troops under the governor of Sonora. Governor of Sonora declares himself the new president and tries to raise troops. At the last minute he leaves for Tucson, Ariz. The vice-president dies shortly there after leaving the state of Sonora with no one in charge.

Dates

  • March 2, 1913

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English.

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

3 pages

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
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