Governor Charles Bent papers, 1846-1847.

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Governor Charles Bent papers, 1846-1847.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/37842136

Summary: Collection consists of official papers of Governor Bent. Includes letters sent and received, one proclamation, and other documents.

.25 linear feet.

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New Mexico State Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7397249

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Bent, Charles, 1799-1847

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Pioneer merchant of New Mexico and first American civil governor of the Territory, 1846-1847. Virginia native and West Point graduate. In 1832, with brother William, established Bent's Fort in Colorado; then formed trading partnership with Cerán St. Vrain, operating in Santa Fe and Taos, N.M. Jan. 19, 1847 Gov. Bent murdered at his home in Taos by a mob resisting U.S. sovereignty. Manuel Alvarez, prominent Santa Fe trader and acting American Consul at Santa Fe, 1839-1846. From the d...

New Mexico. Governor (1846-1847 : Bent)

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Bent was appointed Governor by Governor Stephen Watts Kearny in September, 1846. He was assassinated in January, 1847 during the Taos Revolt. From the description of Governor Charles Bent papers, 1846-1847. (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 37842136 From the guide to the Governor Charles Bent Papers, 1846-1847, (New Mexico State Records Center and Archives) ...