Graves to Meriwether, Utah and Apache Agencies Don Fernando de Taos N.M., December 23rd 1853
Item — Oversize-Folder: 1
Identifier: 14
Scope and Contents
Graves informs Meriwether that a hunting group from Taos Pueblo was fired upon by the Arapahoe while camped on the Uña de Gato on their return from a hunting trip. One of the party was killed. Taos Pueblo war captain, Estevan Leon Bernal is seeking redress. After philosophizing about the laws of nature and rights of people to use force for certain legitimate reasons, Graves leaves the matter to Meriwether’s superior judgment.
Dates
- December 23rd 1853
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 oversize folder
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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
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