Report of E. A. Graves, agent, Albiqueu on Agency, New Mexico, August 31, 1853
Item — Oversize-Folder: 1
Identifier: 5
Scope and Contents
Graves’ first annual report to Gov. Meriwether with observations and suggestions regarding the state of Indian affairs in New Mexico territory. He speaks in some detail about the Utahs and northern Jicarilla Apaches. He discusses the failure of Indian policy in New Mexico, both morally and legally, to provide safety to its citizens against Indian depredations. He also speaks about the expense of feeding, clothing, and distributing gifts to the Indians. He purports that the only effective way to manage the Indians is to subdue them and then civilize them, by making them understand the power of the government, via the military. He also speaks of the relationship between the Mexicans and Indians and conflicts over land grants.
Dates
- August 31, 1853
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 oversize folder
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Note: This report becomes part of the Annual Report of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, no. 80, pages 434-441, attached to Meriwether’s report, no. 79
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
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu