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William Gillet Ritch papers, (bulk 1845-1882)


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    William Gillet Ritch papers, (bulk 1845-1882)

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    Many statements and bills related to the costs of the territorial government. Correspondence of Miguel Antonio Otero to Charles Clever.

    mssRI 1-2270

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    William Gillet Ritch papers, (bulk 1845-1882)

    Manuscripts

    Expenses of per diem and mileage for legislators and descriptive list of paid Treasury warrants. Territorial politics and national politics. Correspondence of Miguel Antonio Otero to Charles Clever.

    mssRI 1-2270

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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.

    mssRI 1-2270

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    William Gillet Ritch papers, (bulk 1845-1882)

    Manuscripts

    Documents related to the conquest of New Mexico and the operation of local courts in 1846-47 under American rule.

    mssRI 1-2270

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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.

    mssRI 1-2270

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    William Gillet Ritch papers, (bulk 1845-1882)

    Manuscripts

    Indian affairs, including statements of supplies and services provided to the Navajos on their reservation in 1852.

    mssRI 1-2270