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Sub-series IV. Petition for the Organization of Sheridan County

 Sub-Series

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

Collection chiefly includes correspondence and petitions for pardons during Moonlight's term as governor of the Wyoming Territory; together with material relating to the organization of Natrona and Sheridan counties, Wyoming, and the disposition of Fort Sanders military reservation land. Subjects discussed in the governor's correspondence include appointments, pardons, livestock, requisitions and extraditions, Indians, militia, land laws and settlement, University of Wyoming, legislation, game and fish matters, post offices, celebration of Independence Day, an addition to the penitentiary in Laramie, and administrative and financial matters.

Dates

  • 1887-1889

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Restrictions on Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection

Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 cubic feet

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826