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Scope and Contents Letters sent by Otero, Sellar &Co , circa 1863-1884 (many letters don't have dates): Mainly concern business affairs. Among intended receivers: William J. Palmer. Two (2) letters added at beginning of volume: 1. Whiting &Otero to A. F. Shapleigh &Co., 1863 2. Letter or statement of reminiscences by M. B. Mennet, n. d.; includes Kit Carson Colo. fire, Indian raids, buffalo hunting, and desperados.