Bartlett, John Russell, 1805-1886

U.S Boundary Commissioner, antiquarian and bibliographer; John Bartlett was appointed in 1850 to establish the border between Mexico and the United States. He worked in Texas and southern New Mexico until 1852, when he decided to go to San Diego and work from there to the east. He was removed from his position in February 1853. He published his account of his experiences in two volumes, "Personal and Narrative of Explorations and Incidents Connected with the United States and Mexican Boundary Commission."

From the description of Bartlett letter, 1852 Jun. 11. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 40614255

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