Manuscripts
William Gillet Ritch papers, (bulk 1845-1882)
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Lists of biographical notes by individuals and Revista Catholica -"A School Law" (March 9, 1884).
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William Gillet Ritch Papers
Manuscripts
The collection contains clippings, correspondence, manuscripts, documents, maps, and scrapbooks in both English and Spanish related to the history of early and territorial New Mexico collected by William G. Ritch. The very early portion of the collection (1539-1700) contains original manuscripts, contemporary copies, and later translations of official documents and journals of explorers, correspondence, papers of various governors, court records, church inventories, and passport lists of American traders. The papers for the years 1846-1873 cover the American military occupation, New Mexico politics and government, New Mexico during the US Civil War, and Indian affairs relating to the Navajo, Apache, Comanche, and Pecos tribes. Items after 1873 tend to be the personal papers of William G. Ritch, including biographical sketches of significant New Mexicans, drafts of articles, and notebooks of research materials (including the biography of Father Antonio Jose Martinez by Santiago Valdez). Correspondents include Manuel Armijo, William Frederick Milton Arny, James Henry Carleton, Miguel Antonio Otero, Donaciano Vigil, and others.
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William Gillet Ritch papers, (bulk 1845-1882)
Manuscripts
Biographical sketches, Indian affairs, Civil War, and R.S. McKenzie.
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William Gillet Ritch papers, (bulk 1845-1882)
Manuscripts
Work of the Territorial Commission on Public Buildings (June 1853), complaint about election fraud, and the US Army.
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William Gillet Ritch papers, (bulk 1845-1882)
Manuscripts
Civil War in New Mexico, legislative affairs, applications and recommendations for militia officers. RI 1193: Petition to President and Sec. Of War concerning Indian depradations by county. Jan. 26, 1863.
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William Gillet Ritch papers, (bulk 1845-1882)
Manuscripts
Territorial administration, including letters from Elisha Whittlesey, call for volunteers by governor, and an Indian raid (RI 701).
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