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Requisitions for subsistence stores ... Fort Union, New Mexico ..., 1866 Apr. 27-June 22
Requisitions for subsistence stores ... Fort Union, New Mexico ..., 1866 Apr. 27-June 22
Requisitions for subsistence stores ... Fort Union, New Mexico ..., 1866 Apr. 27-June 22
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Open book Requisitions for subsistence stores ... Fort Union, New Mexico ..., 1866 Apr. 27-June 22

Title Requisitions for subsistence stores ... Fort Union, New Mexico ..., 1866 Apr. 27-June 22 
Creator Fort Union (N.M.)
Date 1866 
Place New Mexico, New Mexico--Fort Union, Santa Fe National Historic Trail
Language English
Subjects Military bases, United States
Description Forms part of the Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)
Formerly known as Ayer MS 291.5 and MS 291.55.
For more information, consult the Special Collections Info. File.
All requisitions Approved and Signed: James H. Carleton, Brevet Brig. Gen.
Examined, Approved and Signed: Wm. R. Shoemaker, M.S.K. (Military Store Keeper) of Ordnance.
Examined, Approved and Signed: J. Thompson, Major 1st N.M. Cav.
Signed: Chas. McClure, Capt. & Bvt. Col. 
Summary Includes three separate requisitions requesting subsistence stores needed for the operation of Fort Union and the ordnance arsenal. Each requisition enumerates the name and quantity of about twenty staples required by the fort's personnel (approximately 965 individuals).  A variety of staples including bacon, flour, beans, coffee, candles, and soap are listed.  The requisitions indicate that troops and private citizens employed at the fort were furnished with these basic supplies while officers were required to purchase their own foodstuffs.  In addition, a few items requisitioned such as ham and black tea were made available for sale only to officers. 
Biographical/Historical Note The largest U.S. Army post guarding the southwestern frontier, Fort Union was established in 1851 in northeastern New Mexico near the junction of the Mountain and Cimarron branches of the Santa Fe Trail. Fort Union served as a tactical base and supply depot for lesser posts throughout the region as well as a way station for travelers on the Santa Fe Trail.  A separate ordnance arsenal also occupied the site.  With the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad in 1879, Fort Union's importance quickly dimminished.  The arsenal was discontinued in 1882 and by 1891 the fort was abandoned. 
Extent 3 items (3 leaves) ; 32 x 40 cm or smaller folded to 32 x 20 cm or smaller. 
Format Manuscripts, Requisitions
Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection
Link to Catalog View record
Call Number Ayer MS 3071 
BibID 129155
Rights Status No Copyright - United States
Contributing Institution Newberry Library
Newberry Open Access Policy The Newberry makes its collections available for any lawful purpose, commercial or non-commercial, without licensing or permission fees to the library, subject to these terms and conditions.
IIIF Resource Type Canvas 
Size 2383px × 2986px     20.39 MB 
File Created 11/29/2022 
Filename 991291558805867_Ayer_MS_3071_00001.tif 
Unique Identifier NL11HYWT 
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