Box 1
Container
Contains 125 Results:
Envelope says that letter was by "Grandfather don Jose C. Chavez, 1852," and is dated written at Padilla to Sr. D. Juan E. Sena. Incomplete and unsigned. Fragment., 5 Oct. [?] 1852,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 31
Scope and Contents
Re. a debt owed to D. Donaciano Vigil.
Dates:
5 Oct. [?] 1852,
Letter from Felipe Lopez to Nicolas Armijo at Alb. dated, 23 Aug. 1880,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 35
Scope and Contents
Enclosing a printed sheet with the date 1870, re. "Colegio Mexicano." The letter is addressed to "Querido discipulo y buen amigo." Florid letter from teacher to "pupil" apologizing for long delay in responding to Armijo's letter, which took months to arrive due to slothfulness of various Mexican parties, etc., an advice about a Contract about to be let for a Concession for a railroad between Chihuahua and El Paso del Norte which he believes should interest Armijo, etc., etc.
Dates:
23 Aug. 1880,
Letter from Meliton Chavez at the First National Bank, Alb., to N.T. Armijo at San Diego, dated, 23 Feb. 1887
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 37
Scope and Contents
Business in Alb. is "muy silencio" and he hopes it is better for Armijo in Calif. Mentions a wedding of one of the daughters of Dn. Francisco Armijo y Otero, and some other gossip.
Dates:
23 Feb. 1887
Letter from Enrique Creel at Chihuahua dated, 4 March 1885, to Nicolas T. Armijo at Albuquerque
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
Advising that the Chihuahua Smelting Co. is paralyzed for lack of capital and differences between the partners. The business needs an immediate influx of capital. In addition there is a discussion of the silver market and the wish that there will be no suspension of silver mining in the U.S. as it will effect Mexico, too. Apparently Don Nestor Armijo had lost money with Sr. Catron, and he hopes that is not repeated there, etc.
Dates:
4 March 1885, to Nicolas T. Armijo at Albuquerque
Letter to Nicolas T. Armijo from E. Yrisarri in Santa Fe, dated, 18 Aug. 1887,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
Regarding Yrisarri's reply to Sr. Knabel that the title to the "ojo del Coyote es perfectamente bueno," that using Soldier's Script, Don S.[antiago] Baca was paying from $20 to $40 an acre.
Dates:
18 Aug. 1887,
Letter from George S. Klock, Alb. attorney, dated to Nicolas Armijo, Lela Armijo and Sophia Armijo Hubbell, acknowledging some greeting., 25 Mar. 1940,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 35
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Nicolas T. Armijo family papers is a somewhat disparate collection of correspondence and documents relating to the Armijo familys personal and business dealings. At one time, this material was compiled in a scrapbook. The collection provides an interesting glimpse into 19th and early 20th century Mexico (Chihuahua) and New Mexico (Albuquerque), from the business and social perspectives of the upper class. Wedding invitations, funeral announcements, gossipy letters, genealogical...
Dates:
25 Mar. 1940,
Letter to N.T. Armijo from E.C. Henriquez at Las Vegas, N.M., dated, 6 May 1882,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 38
Scope and Contents
Stating that owing to the sickness of Gildersleeve the partition of the land will have to be postponed, that Charlie [C.H. Armijo] is there but has to go to the Pecos R. and will agree to any arrangements they make, and that Manuel [Otero] is at his ranch attending to the estate, and his return is uncertain.
Dates:
6 May 1882,
Note to Nicholas Armijo, Alb., from Molyneux Bell, V. Pres. of the Albuquerque Street Rail Road Company, dated, 30 Dec. 1881
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents
Enclosed Armijo's pass for the R.R. for 1882. It is also good on the A. & P. Branch "which will be in operation in the ensuing month."
Dates:
30 Dec. 1881
Letter to Mrs. Perfecto Armijo from "prima" Mercedes Chaves y Lamy dated, 28 Sept. 1913.
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 37
Scope and Contents
Condolence letter on death of don Perfecto Armijo "su querido esposo."
Dates:
28 Sept. 1913.
Letter from Teresita [Armijo Symington] Pratt to her brother, the Hon. Perfecto Armijo dated written from the Villa Les Baumiero, Bd. Carnet, Cannes, France., 17 Sept. 1913,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 37
Scope and Contents
Teresita had received a letter from her half-sister Lola [Armijo- Borradaile] stating the Perfecto was sick and in the hospital, and telling him that his ailment was common and not dangerous [see item above!] Her two grandchildren were in France with her, speak French as well as they do English, etc. Her son, John Symington, Jr., is in the service Calif. Lola is the only one in the family that writes and keeps her posted on all family members, etc.
Dates:
17 Sept. 1913,
Letter from H. Brinsmade, General Manager, the Howe Machine Company, St. Louis, dated to N.T. Armijo, Alb., 9 Aug. 1880,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 38
Scope and Contents
Armijo had offered to deliver sheep in N.M. at $1.20 a head, but Brinsmade would want them delivered to Denver, and wants price on 1000 Mexican ewes "one two years old free from disease & of the best grade of Mexican sheep. My ranch is near Cheyenne & would want to take the sheep from Denver. Would deposit $500 at Denver & refer you to Geo Ruble of that city...."
Dates:
9 Aug. 1880,
Letter from Daniel Geary, The Mastin Bank, Kansas City, Mo., dated, 19 Jan. 1882, to N.T. Armijo, Alb.,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 40
Scope and Contents
Re. Geary having received notice from Washington that the Certificate of Authority for their new back [sic] was forwarded on January 11th, and the currency will be ready for issue about Feb. 10; the safe was shipped, etc.
Dates:
19 Jan. 1882, to N.T. Armijo, Alb.,
Letter dated from Lorenzo M. del Campo in Chihuahua to N.T. Armijo, Alb.,, 4 Feb. 1881,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 40
Scope and Contents
Re. wishes to continue in business premises owned by Armijo for another three years; bad business conditions, etc.
Dates:
4 Feb. 1881,
Letter dated from Howard A. Sperry, Attorney, New York City to "Nick T. Armijo," Alb.,, 15 July 1880,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents
Which starts "Having obtained a list of customers of the late Bogus Stock Brokers and finding your name thereon take the liberty of communicating with you." Wants fee of 5% or $5 on each $100 invested to pay necessary legal fees to settle claims. ...etc.
Dates:
15 July 1880,
Letter from Daniel Gerry at The Mastin Bank, Kansas City, Mo., dated, 18 Jan. 1882,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents
Re. buying stationary, furniture, and safe, etc., for the new bank in Alb.
Dates:
18 Jan. 1882,
Letter dated from Freeman Barnum of Hotel Barnum, St. Louis, to Nicholas C. Amigo [sic], 21 Dec. 1884,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 41
Scope and Contents
"A letter of introduction of Barnum's mother & two nieces who were visiting Alb."
Dates:
21 Dec. 1884,
Letter from Bullene, Moores & Emery, Dry Goods, Kansas City, Mo., to N.T. Armijo, Alb., dated 19 Feb. 1881,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 41
Scope and Contents
Stating they are out of stock in the infant's slips Armijo wanted and will hold order, etc.
Dates:
dated 19 Feb. 1881,
Letter in English to "Papa" from the Convent of Notre Dame, San Jose, Ca., dated, 25 April 1886
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 48
Scope and Contents
From Aurelia Armijo asking N.T. Armijo to delay trip to see his daughters until the "exhibition" at which they will play, and are trying for a gold medal in sewing, etc. Postscript by Eloisa in Spanish.
Dates:
25 April 1886
Typewritten letter from Bernard Rodey, Att. at Law, dated to Nicolas T. Armijo., 11 Feb. 1885,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 48
Scope and Contents
It is form letter marked at top "Soliciting business" and requests a share of your legal business, etc. Signed by Bernard Rodey. Very faint.
Dates:
11 Feb. 1885,
Letter dated from Luis Terrazas at Chihuahua, to N. T. Armijo, Alb., 27 July 1886,
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 48
Scope and Contents
Stating that the first of Aug. he will pay Armijo an acceptance, but states it is best to leave the 10,000 one year more at 10%.
Dates:
27 July 1886,
Wedding announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rich Stolfus re. marriage of their daughter Vivian Magdalene to Raymond James McCanna on, 16 Sept. 1941, at Alb. Addressed to Mrs. Thomas Hubbell.
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 42
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Nicolas T. Armijo family papers is a somewhat disparate collection of correspondence and documents relating to the Armijo familys personal and business dealings. At one time, this material was compiled in a scrapbook. The collection provides an interesting glimpse into 19th and early 20th century Mexico (Chihuahua) and New Mexico (Albuquerque), from the business and social perspectives of the upper class. Wedding invitations, funeral announcements, gossipy letters, genealogical...
Dates:
16 Sept. 1941, at Alb. Addressed to Mrs. Thomas Hubbell.
Letter of sympathy at her illness from Thomas J. Mabry to Sofia Armijo Hubbell, undated but envelope is postmarked, 10 Apr. 1942.
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 43
Scope and Contents
Mabry was Justice, Supreme Court of N.M.
Dates:
10 Apr. 1942.
Legal publication in Albany Evening Journal, Albany, N.Y., dated, 18 Feb. 1867
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 44
Scope and Contents
Re. dissolution of partnership between Nicolas T. Armijo, Special Partner, and Joseph B., originally formed to continue from 21 July 1865 to 21 July 1870 ... Barnum, General Partner, under the firm name of Joseph B. Barnum. (Photocopy.)
Dates:
18 Feb. 1867
Wedding invitation from Mr. Owen Nicholas Marron for attendance at marriage of his daughter, Eleanor Kathleen, to John Joseph Lopez, on, 25 March [1940? from postmark which is very faint]
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 45
Scope and Contents
Immaculate Conception Church, Alb.; reception at Country Club.
Dates:
25 March [1940? from postmark which is very faint]
Letter to his father, N.T. Armijo, from Juan Cristobal Armijo, Jr. at St. Louis, dated, 19 Nov. 1885
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 47
Scope and Contents
A report to his parents, and adds: "Los strikers estan perdidos no hallan trabajo, muchos se han ido de la Ciudad porque aqui no los quieren emplear nadie, no hacen mas dano a los cars."
Dates:
19 Nov. 1885