Frank Tompkins map of Columbus, New Mexico, 1916.

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Frank Tompkins map of Columbus, New Mexico, 1916.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49215540

A hand-drawn, carbon copy map with original pencil notations by Major Frank Tompkins. Tompkins sent this map east to aid in his family's understanding of the battle. He later authored the book Chasing Villa.

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New Mexico State University

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New Mexico State University

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Tompkins, Frank H.

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A major in the U.S. Army and a survivor of Pancho Villa's raid on Columbus, New Mexico in 1916. From the description of Frank Tompkins map of Columbus, New Mexico, 1916. (New Mexico State University). WorldCat record id: 49215540 Frank Tompkins (1868-1954) was born in Washington, DC, the son of Charles H. Tompkins (1830-1915). His thirty-two years of service with the U.S. Army included stations in Cuba, the Philippines, Mexico and France. He became well-known for his pursuit...