When was it published?

March 30, 1881 in The Cheyenne Daily Leader

Domestic News March 30, 1881

The Cheyenne Daily Leader

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Migration Or Settlement, Politics

Q: What keywords are associated?

New Mexico Colonization, Colored Emigrants, President Garfield, Howard University, Military Escort

Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming

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What is this article about?

Gentlemen promoting a New Mexico colored colonization scheme met President Garfield to request a military escort for a delegation inspecting land for southern colored emigrants. The president agreed if army rules permit.

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A number of gentlemen interested in the proposed New Mexico colored colonization scheme called on President Garfield last Monday. Dr. Harvey, secretary of the Howard university, stated that the university was interested in a large tract of land in New Mexico, and it was proposed to have it examined with a view to its settlement by colored emigrants from the south. For this purpose it was deemed necessary to have a delegation visit the territory to inspect the land, and the president was requested to aid them by furnishing a small escort of soldiers to insure the safety of exploring party. The compliance with this request was not objected to by the president, provided the army rules would allow it.

What sub-type of article is it?

Migration Or Settlement Politics

What keywords are associated?

New Mexico Colonization Colored Emigrants President Garfield Howard University Military Escort

What entities or persons were involved?

President Garfield Dr. Harvey

Where did it happen?

New Mexico

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New Mexico

Event Date

Last Monday

Key Persons

President Garfield Dr. Harvey

Outcome

compliance with the request was not objected to by the president, provided the army rules would allow it.

Event Details

A number of gentlemen interested in the proposed New Mexico colored colonization scheme called on President Garfield. Dr. Harvey, secretary of the Howard university, stated that the university was interested in a large tract of land in New Mexico, and it was proposed to have it examined with a view to its settlement by colored emigrants from the south. For this purpose it was deemed necessary to have a delegation visit the territory to inspect the land, and the president was requested to aid them by furnishing a small escort of soldiers to insure the safety of exploring party.