Carson, Kit, 1809-1868.

Kit Carson papers, 1842-1869. - 70 items. 1 container.

Open to research.

Headquarters letterbook for the Navajo Expedition, commanded by Carson, begun at camp near Fort Wingate, N.M., (1863 July 11) and ended at Taos, N.M., (1864 May 17) . Includes photocopies of his baptismal, marriage, and burial certificates.


In part, positive photocopies.
[S.l.].


Trapper, guide, Indian agent, and army officer.


Collection material in English, with Spanish.

Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.

mm 79005109


Navajo Expedition, 1863-1864.


Fortification--New Mexico.
Indians of North America--New Mexico.
Military bases--New Mexico.


Fort Wingate (N.M.)
Taos (N.M.)


Army officers.
Guides.
Indian agents.
Trappers.