Governor Francis E. Warren Papers(1st Term Territorial) 1885-1886

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Governor Francis E. Warren Papers(1st Term Territorial) 1885-1886

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Records of Governor Francis E. Warren's first term asTerritorial Governor of Wyoming feature the usual topics associated with theoffice. Notable issues include the Chinese Massacre at Rock Springs, railroadroutes, women's suffrage, Indians, and livestock matters. Many petitions forpardons and appointment records are included. Records also document an incidentat Almy, where Chinese victims were robbed. Surviving documentation includes areport of the Chinese Consul at New York to the Chinese Minister, and a letterfrom a U.S. State Department official to the U.S. District Attorney for Wyomingregarding a complaint from the minister.

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Warren, Francis E. (Francis Emroy), 1844-1929

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Francis E. Warren was appointed Territorial Governor of Wyoming by President Chester A. Arthur. He served from February 28, 1885 to November 11, 1886 and served a second term when appointed by President Benjamin Harrison from April 9, 1889 to October 11, 1890. Warren was born in Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Massachusetts on June 20, 1844 and attended the common schools in his area and Hinsdale Academy. During the Civil War, Warren enlisted and fought with the Company C, 49th Regiment, Massachuset...