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Holcombe, Ernest P. (Ernest Prosser), 1864-1914

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Memorandum from Ernest P. Holcombe

Memorandum from Ernest P. Holcombe

Ernest P. Holcombe’s reports on his travels as special inspector to attend the hearing in the case of Holm Olaf Bursum v. Territory of New Mexico. Holcombe mentions his conversations with Judge Albert B. Fall, who was under the influence of alcohol. Holcombe details the proceedings of the Bursum case, which resulted in the Territory owing an amount of money to Bursum.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-19

Creator(s)

Holcombe, Ernest P. (Ernest Prosser), 1864-1914.

Letter from Ernest P. Holcombe to G. W. Woodruff

Letter from Ernest P. Holcombe to G. W. Woodruff

Ernest P. Holcombe sends G. W. Woodruff a memorandum of incidents on a trip he recently took with Judge Albert B. Fall. Holcombe believes New Mexico Governor George Curry will possibly be embarrassed by the conduct of those around him, and Fall will soon accompany Curry on a meeting with President Roosevelt. A handwritten note to Woodruff assures him that Holcombe is a reliable witness.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-24

Creator(s)

Holcombe, Ernest P. (Ernest Prosser), 1864-1914