James Addison Reavis Court Papers, 1882-1896 ( bulk 1882, 1896)

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James Addison Reavis Court Papers, 1882-1896 ( bulk 1882, 1896)

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The James Addison Reavis Court Papers consist of photographic copies of Spanishdocuments pertaining to Reavis' claim to the Peralta Land Grant in Arizona and New Mexico.Also included is an annotated copy of the Court of Private Land Claims proceedings whichexposed Reavis' fraudulent land grant claim.

1 box ( .3 cu. ft.)

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