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1. Lieutenant McFerran, Fort Fillmore, NM. to Assistant Adjutant General, Albuquerque, NM., August 22, 1853

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1

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

  • August 22, 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

McFerran reports on murder of two men by Apache party from the White and Sacramento Mountains; mentions other situations involving Apaches and Mexican residents of Doña Ana; discusses deprivations, negotiations with Apache chief Santos and imprisonment of Lobo.

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