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Envelope states "Detales de la vida de J.C.A." [Juan Cristobal Armijo.], 1865-1947

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 28

Scope and Contents

Starts with revolution of Perez in 1837 where he served as a Colonel. In 1838 was on expedition against the Navajos as Col. with 500 men. In 1839 with 200 men on the Jornada del Muerto, again, against the Navajos, and were attacked at the "pasa de del rio" and lost most of the cattle. In the same year went once more fighting Indian depredations. In 1840 went to the U.S. "siendo uno de los primeros Mexicanos que fueron de N.M." In 1866 was with his wagon train and attacked by 60 Indians and lost 40 of his mules killed by the Indians. He was a Comerciante from 1840 to 1870. Trading trips to the U.S. took 6 to 9 months.

Dates

  • 1865-1947

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English Spanish

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 boxes (1.83 Cu. Ft.)

Repository Details

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

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
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Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451