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November 30, 1889
Rio Grande Republican
Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
General B. H. Grover recommends garrisoning Fort Selden, N.M., with a full company and enlarging the military reservation for permanent use.
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Favors Enlargement.
General B. H. Grover, commanding the department of Arizona, in his annual report, as in previous reports, recommends that Fort Selden be garrisoned by a full company instead of a detachment as at present, until such time as it can be permanently enlarged. His report says: "The present military reservation at Fort Selden, N. M., contains about 10,000 acres, and could in case of necessity be enlarged as desired by the addition of lands adjoining, owned by the government. The post was some years ago abandoned and subsequently reoccupied. It should in my judgment be held permanently and garrisoned by one troop of cavalry, or infantry, to preserve and keep in order the government buildings and lands until such time as it can be utilized for a large military establishment."
General B. H. Grover, commanding the department of Arizona, in his annual report, as in previous reports, recommends that Fort Selden be garrisoned by a full company instead of a detachment as at present, until such time as it can be permanently enlarged. His report says: "The present military reservation at Fort Selden, N. M., contains about 10,000 acres, and could in case of necessity be enlarged as desired by the addition of lands adjoining, owned by the government. The post was some years ago abandoned and subsequently reoccupied. It should in my judgment be held permanently and garrisoned by one troop of cavalry, or infantry, to preserve and keep in order the government buildings and lands until such time as it can be utilized for a large military establishment."
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Fort Selden
Military Garrison
Arizona Department
Post Enlargement
What entities or persons were involved?
General B. H. Grover
Where did it happen?
Fort Selden, N. M.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fort Selden, N. M.
Key Persons
General B. H. Grover
Event Details
General B. H. Grover recommends garrisoning Fort Selden with a full company instead of a detachment and enlarging the 10,000-acre reservation by adding adjoining government lands for permanent military use.