Quarterly expense reports from Edward H. Wingfield, Indian Agent for the Apaches. (7 total), March 1853
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: nmumss901bc
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection contains correspondence and documents related to Apache and Navajo affairs in New Mexico during the mid-ninetieth century. It is arranged into two series: Apache Relations and Navajo Relations. The Apache related materials consist primarily of letters written to David Meriwether, Governor of New Mexico and Superintendent of Indian Affairs concerning thefts and murders by Apache groups. It also includes the quarterly expense reports from Edward H. Wingfield, Apache Indian Agent. The materials related to Navajos contain correspondence to and from Henry L. Dodge, Navajo Indian Agent, which deal with trade issues, supplies and rations for Navajos. It also includes Dodges’ quarterly expense reports.
Dates
- March 1853
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English Spanish
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Box (0.66 cubic ft.)
General
Includes lists of property received, statements of fixed property at Fort Webster and persons employed within Apache Indian agency; abstracts of disbursements made for services and provision for the agency; articles delivered to Indians within the agency such as food, tobacco, dry goods, blankets and yarn.
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