• New Mexico Civil War journal, 1862

Creator:

• Simon

Date:

• 1862.

Extent:

• 1 v. ; 14.5 cm.

Subject:

• War correspondents—New Mexico—19th century—Diaries
• Albuquerque (N.M.)—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Sources
• New Mexico—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Journalists
• New Mexico—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Sources
• Diaries—New Mexico—1862

Abstract:

• Original manuscript journal kept by “Simon,” the New York Times correspondent in New Mexico during the Civil War, covering the period from September 25 to December 28, 1862. Describes local military affairs, issues surrounding the suspension of habeas corpus and the trials of Confederate prisoners from Texas, relations with hostile Apaches and other Indians, religious matters, and everyday life in Albuquerque. Approximately 11,000 words in 124 pp., bound in small wallet-style clothbound volume.

Identifier:

• ark:/88435/4x51hq50f

View in catalog:

• https://catalog.princeton.edu/catalog/9983157403506421

Call number:

• C0938 no. 665

Location:

• MSS C0938 no. 665