United States Bureau of Land Management. Mankato Townsite File, 1856-1861.

Collection — Container: Box 1

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1442

Staff Only

Abstract

This collection is from the records of the Bureau of Land Management located in the National Archives. It includes documents from the Mankato Townsite File, dealing mostly with contested title to the property in the townsite area. The focus of the collection is the legal documents pertaining to George Maxfield’s pre-emption claim and Hoxie Rathburn and the Mankato Company’s contesting if said claim. Included are: correspondence between General Sam Leech, lawyers from all parties, the Register of Deed and various land offices; testimony during litigation; and plat maps.

Dates

1856-1861

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.

Extent

1 Reels (1 Microfilm Reel)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Minnesota Valley Regional Library donated this collection in March 1980.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: United States Bureau of Land Management. Mankato Townsite File, 1856-1861.
Status: Completed
Author: Rick Smith processed this collection
Date: 1990-04
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English