Manuscripts

William Gillet Ritch papers, (bulk 1845-1882)

Description: Documents related to the conquest of New Mexico and the operation of local courts in 1846-47 under American rule.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: Aug. 1, 1846 -Dec. 31, 1847
Call number: mssRI 1-2270
Creator: Ritch, W. G (1830-1904)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Acquired from Watson L. Ritch, May, 1923.
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