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Title
Voucher the United States to Theodore Mignault, Dr., 1859 Mar. 14
Creator
Carson, Kit, 1809-1868
Date
1859
Place
Costilla (N.M.)
,
New Mexico
,
New Mexico--Costilla
Language
English
Subjects
Indian agents
,
Indians of North America
,
United States
Description
Forms part of the Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)
Formerly known as Ayer MS 140a.
For more information, consult the Special Collections Info. File.
Certified and Signed: C. Carson, Indian Agent.
Approved and Signed: J.L. Collins, Supt. Ind. Off., N. Mexico.
Summary
Voucher No. 3, first quarter 1859, documents a financial transaction between Indian Agent Carson and dry goods trader Theodore Mignault. One of Carson's responsibilities included purchasing basic provisions for the Indians under his authority. Dated March 14, 1859, this document describes the purchase of thirty-six fanegas of wheat (about 58 bushels) in Costilla, N.M., a trading point on the Colorado border forty miles north of Taos. The voucher records the amount purchased and total cost, the signatures of Carson and Mignault verifying amount paid in full, and the endorsement of J.L. Collins, the Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Santa Fe, N.M.
Biographical/Historical Note
Frontiersman, scout, and Indian agent, Christopher Houston Carson, commonly known as Kit Carson, established his home in Taos, N.M. in the mid-1830's. Following years of fur trapping, guiding Fremont's expeditions, and fighting in Indian battles, Carson was appointed U.S. Indian Agent on Jan. 9, 1854 for the tribes occupying the northern area of the New Mexico Territory. With home and office in Taos, he rendered excellent service until May 1861 when he resigned from the Agency with the outbreak of the Civil War. Although he could sign his name and title, he remained illiterate during his tenure and delegated the preparation of reports to others.
Extent
1 item (1 leaf) ; 25 cm
Format
Manuscripts, American
,
Sources
,
Vouchers
Archival Collection Title
Edward E. Ayer Collection
Rights Status
No Copyright - United States
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these terms and conditions.
Contributing Institution
Newberry Library
Link to Catalog
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Call Number
Ayer MS 3034
BibID
128733
Size
2449px × 3022px 21.19 MB
IIIF Resource Type
Canvas
File Created
11/02/2013
Filename
991287338805867_Ayer_MS_3034_00001.tif
Unique Identifier
NL11HYTK
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