LETTER FROM THE ACTING SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR

This document, titled 'Letter From The Acting Secretary Of The Interior, Transmitting, In Obedience To Law, Reports Of The Surveyor-general Of New Mexico On Mesilla Colony Grant, Reported As No. 86, For Land In Dona Ana County,' is a historical record concerning land grants in New Mexico. Written in Spanish, the report details the findings of the Surveyor-General regarding the Mesilla Colony Grant, identified as No. 86, which pertains to land located in Dona Ana County. This document offers insights into the legal and administrative processes involved in land distribution during the period. It is a valuable resource for researchers and historians interested in the history of land ownership, Spanish land law, and the interactions between the United States government and local populations in the Southwest.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.