Collection Summary
Garza, Lázaro de la
Lázaro de la Garza Archive
1905-1939 (bulk 1913-1920)
32814426
Spanish
2.3 linear ft.
Letters, telegrams, financial documents and other records of Lázaro de la Garza relate to the financial affairs of Francisco "Pancho" Villa and the business affairs of L. de la Garza Co., Inc. This page presents Part Four of six in the online version of the calendar.
Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin
Biographical Sketch
Born in Laredo, Texas. De la Garza served as financial agent for Francisco (Pancho) Villa. Named Agente Financiero de la Division del Norte in Oct. 1913, he served as president of the Banco del Estado de Chihuahua, created by General Villa in Dec. 1913, and was director of the Comisión de la Hacienda in Torreón. He was also president of L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., an import, export and commission business organized in New York in 1915; other officers were Rafael L. Hernández and José F. Farías. De la Garza left Mexico in 1914 and moved to Los Angeles, California.
Scope and Contents Note
Letters, telegrams, financial documents, etc. pertaining to de la Garza's association with Pancho Villa and to the Mexican Revolution in northern Mexico. Materials relate to financial affairs of the Villa movement and to business affairs of L. de la Garza & Co., Inc. Financial documents such as transfers of funds, printing of currency, and payments for purchases illustrate the logistics of Villa's campaign through references to orders for and delivery of supplies, munitions, equipment, and by mentions of military operations and plans. Items concerning L. de la Garza & Co. reflect involvement in munitions. Primary correspondents are Pancho Villa, Felix A. Sommerfeld, and Raymundo E. Navarro; others include Servando C. de la Garza and José Garza Zertuche. Corporate entities include the Comisión de la Hacienda, Agencia Commercial y Financiera del Cuerpo de Ejercito del Norte, Banco del Estado de Chihuahua, Rio Grande Valley Bank and Trust Co., American Bank Note Company, Western Cartridge Company, J.P. Morgan & Co., and Manoil and Rhein. Correspondence relating to de la Garza's personal affairs and mining interests and documents relating to lawsuits involving Hipólito Villa, Alberto Madero, John E. Orfila, A.G. Orfila, and J.E. Garrett.
Arrangement
Organized into nine series: I. Villa Correspondence, 1913-1919. II. New York Financial Transactions, 1914-1918, III. Financial Transactions, Texas and Northern Mexico, 1913-1916. IV. Currency Transactions, 1913-1915. V. Munitions and Uniforms Transactions, 1914-1916. VI. R.E. Navarro Correspondence, 1914-1918. VII. Orfila-Garrett Lawsuit, 1914-1917. VIII. Lazaro de la Garza Co. Correspondence, 1914-1939. IX. Personal Correspondence, 1905-1938.
In Spanish and English.
The electronic version of this guide has been divided into six parts, of which the current page is Part IV. The other parts of the guide may be found through the links below:
- Part I: Villa Correspondence, 1913-1919
- Part II: New York Financial Transactions, 1914-1918
- Part III: Financial Transactions, Texas and Northern Mexico, 1913-1916
- Part IV: Currency Transactions, 1913-1915; and Munitions and Uniforms Transactions, 1914-1916
- Part V: R.E. Navarro Correspondence, 1914-1918
- Part VI: Orfila-Garrett Lawsuits, 1914-1917; L. de la Garza Co. Correspondence, 1914-1939; and Personal Correspondence, 1905-1938
Restrictions on Access
Unrestricted
Restrictions on Use
Reproduction of some materials may be limited due to preservation concerns. Standard copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
Cite as: Lázaro de la Garza Archive, Benson Latin American Collection, General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin.
Index Terms
The Lázaro de la Garza Papers are classified under the following Subject Headings in the University of Texas General Libraries' catalog:
Garza, Lázaro de la--Archives.
Villa, Pancho, 1878-1923
Hernández, Rafael L.
Farías, José F.
Navarro, Raymundo E.
Sommerfeld, Felix A.
Garza, Servando C. de la.
Garza Zertuche, José.
Villa, Hipólito.
Madero, Alberto.
Orfila, A.G.
Orfila, John E.
Garrett, J. E.
L. de la Garza & Co., Inc.
Torreón (Coahuila, Mexico). Comisión de la Hacienda.
Mexico. Ejercito del Norte. Agencia Comercial y Financiera
Banco del Estado de Chihuahua.
Rio Grande Valley Bank and Trust Co.
American Bank Note Company
Western Cartridge Company
J.P. Morgan & Co.
Manoil and Rhein.
Mexico--Politics and government--1910-1946
Mexico--History--1910-1946
Government, Resistance to--Mexico.
Box and Folder Inventory
Currency Transactions
4AAmerican Bank Note Company Correspondence:1913-1914.
4A1.1913, January 13:Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.2l. Typed.
[Giving the details and prices of an order of banknotes for the Banco del Estado de Chihuahua, with reference to Mr. Farias.]
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a.
1914, September 10:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, New York.
2l. Typed.
[Giving details, prices, and terms of payment for banknotes, and asking for a certified copy of authorization to issue notes.]
4
A
2.
1914, September 21:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to Messrs. Flint & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Acknowledging receipt of the first payment for notes and mentioning changes in design desired by de la Garza and Farias.]
4
A
a.
Copy of #2.
4
A
3.
1914, September 22:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, New York.
2l. Typed.
[Concerning the design of the banknotes.]
4
A
4.
1914, September 25:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the design of the 500-peso notes.]
4
A
5.
1914, October 7:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, New York.
4l. Typed.
[Concerning changes in quantities of notes, their prices, terms of payment and shipment to Rio Grande Valley Bank & Trust Co.]
4
A
6.
1914, October 9:
Letter from L. de la Garza, New York, to American Bank Note Co., New York,
1l. Typed.
[Giving instructions for the printing of notes.]
4
A
7.
1914, October 14:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, New York.
2l. Typed.
[Answering #6.]
4
A
8.
1914, October 15:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, New York.
4l. Typed.
[Giving details and prices of checks and letterheads for the Banco del Estado de Chihuahua.]
4
A
9.
no date:
Figures related to the issue of pesos, including quantities, sizes, prices, and terms of payment.
1l. Handwritten.
4
A
10.
no date:
List of costs of arranging the issuance of currency for the Banco del Estado.
1l. Typed.
4
A
11.
1914, October 30:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to Banco del Estado de Chihuahua, El Paso.
2l. Typed.
[Concerning orders for checks.]
4
A
12.
1914, October 30:
Copy of #11.
4
A
13.
1914, October 30:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to S. C. de la Garza, Washington, D. C.
2l. Typed.
[Concerning checks printed for the Banco del Estado and the need for approval of designs of banknotes from L. de la Garza.]
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A
14.
Copy of #13.
4
A
15.
1914, November 2:
Letter from S. C. de la Garza, Washington, D. C., to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #13.]
4
A
16.
1914, November 2:
Telegram from S. C. de la Garza, n.p., to L. de la Garza, Chihuahua.
1l. Typed.
[Asking him to approve the notes designed by American Bank Note Co.]
4
A
17.
1914, November 2:
Letter from L. de la Garza, Torreón, to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a payment for the manufacture of banknotes.]
4
A
18.
1914, November 4:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, Torreón, to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning defects in notes and authorizing R. Navarro and S. C. de la Garza to receive bank note work.]
4
A
19.
1914, November 7:
Letter from American Bank Note C., New York, to S. C. de la Garza, Washington, D. C.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for approval from L. de la Garza of the proofs.]
4
A
20.
Copy of #19.
4
A
21.
1914, November 8:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, Torreón, to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Same as #18.]
4
A
22.
1914, November 9:
Letter from S. C. de la Garza, Washington, D. C., to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that he will approve the proofs and referring to payment on the contract.]
4
A
23.
1914, November 9:
Letter from S. C. de la Garza, Washington D. C., to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Copy of #22.]
4
A
24.
1914, November 9:
Letter from L. de la Garza, Torreón, to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking when shipments of banknotes will begin.]
4
A
25.
Copy of #24.
4
A
26.
1914, November 11:
Letter from S. C. de la Garza, Washington D. C., to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking if they received the first payment for the notes.]
4
A
27.
Copy of #26.
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A
28.
1914, November 11:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to S. C. de la Garza, Washington, D. C.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #26 and saying that the proofs are ready for inspection.]
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A
29.
Copy of #28.
4
A
30.
1914, November 12:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, Torreón.
2l. Typed.
[Concerning payment for and approval of work, and asking for further instructions.]
4
A
31.
Copy of #30.
4
A
32.
Copy of #30.
4
A
33.
1914, November 14:
Letter from S. C. de la Garza, Washington, D. C., to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Setting a date for the approval of the proofs.]
4
A
34.
1914, November 17:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Informing him that S. C. de la Garza has approved the proofs.]
4
A
35.
Copy of #34.
4
A
36.
1914, November 30:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to S. C. de la Garza, Washington, D. C.
1l. Typed.
[Asking him to approve more proofs.]
4
A
37.
Copy of #36.
4
A
38.
1914, December 8:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to S. C. de la Garza, Washington, D. C.
1l. Typed.
[Asking him to approve the last proofs.]
4
A
39.
1914, December 9:
Letter from R. E. Navarro, Washington, D. C., to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that José F. Farias will approve the last proofs.]
4
A
40.
1914, December 10:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to José F. Farias, New York.
2l. Typed.
[Concerning delivery of notes.]
4
A
41.
1914, December 11:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Informing him that José F. Farias has approved the last proofs and asking what quantity of 500-peso notes to print.]
4
A
42.
Copy of #41.
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A
43.
1914, December 12:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, Torreón, to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Authorizing Farias to accept the work and asking them to rush.]
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A
44.
Copy of #43.
4
A
45.
1914, December 12:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to R. E. Navarro, Washington, D. C.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning Farias' approval of the proofs.]
4
A
46.
1914, December 15:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to Farias.]
4
A
47.
Copy of #46.
4
A
48.
1914, December 22:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
["Please wire when did you make shipment Banco del Estado de Chihuahua notes."]
4
A
49.
Copy of #48.
4
A
50.
1914, December 23:
Telegram from American Bank Note Co., n.p., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
["…cannot make first shipment until December twentyfourth."]
4
A
51.
1914, December 28:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to Banco del Estado De Chihuahua, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
Informing the bank of a shipment of notes.]
4
A
52.
Copy of #51.
4
A
53.
1914, December 29:
:Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to José F. Farias, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Same as #51.]
4
A
54.
1914, December 29:
Letter fro American Bank Note Co., New York, to José F. Farias, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning delivery of notes.]
4
A
55.
1914, December 31:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, Mexico.
1l. Typed.
[Acknowledging receipt of a check.]
4
A
56.
Copy of #55.
4
A
57.
Copy of #55.
4
A
58 to 63.
Six (6) 10-peso notes.
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B
American Bank Note Company Correspondence:
1915.
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1.
1915, January 5:
Letter from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Giving orders regarding 500-peso notes and asking for price information.]
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B
2.
Copy of #1.
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3.
1915, January 6:
Letter from Wells Fargo & Company Express, New York, to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Confirming delivery of a box to Rio Grande Valley Bank & Trust Co.]
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B
4.
1915, January 7:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to José F. Farias, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Confirming delivery of a box of banknotes to Rio Grande Valley Bank & Trust Co.]
4
B
5.
1915, January 12:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to José F. Farias, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Advising him of deliveries of banknotes.]
4
B
6.
1915, January 12:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to Banco del Estado de Chihuahua, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Advising the bank of deliveries of banknotes.]
4
B
7.
Copy of #6.
4
B
8.
1915, January 13:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
2l. Typed.
[Confirming the details of an order and supplying price information.]
4
B
9.
1915, January 14:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to José F. Farias, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Advising him of deliveries.]
4
B
10.
1915, January 14:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to Banco del Estado de Chihuahua, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Advising the bank of deliveries.]
4
B
11.
Copy of #10.
4
B
12.
1915, January 18:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to José F. Farias, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking him to call an overdue bill to the attention of L. de la Garza.]
4
B
13.
1915, January 25:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to José F. Farias, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Advising him of deliveries.]
4
B
14.
1915, January 25:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to Banco del Estado de Chihuahua, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Advising the bank of deliveries.]
4
B
15.
Copy of #14.
4
B
16.
1915, January 28:
Letter from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Ordering plates for 1-peso notes.]
4
B
17.
1915, January 28:
Letter from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Copy of #16.]
4
B
18.
1915, January 29:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to José F. Farias, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Advising him of deliveries.]
4
B
19.
1915, January 29:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to Banco del Estado de Chihuahua, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Advising the bank of deliveries.]
4
B
20.
Copy of #19.
4
B
21.
1915, February 2:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
2l. Typed.
[Asking what quantity of 1-peso notes is desired.]
4
B
22.
1915, February 3:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to Banco del Estado de Chihuahua, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Advising the bank of deliveries.]
4
B
23.
Copy of #22.
4
B
24.
1915, February 3:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to José F. Farias, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Advising him of deliveries.]
4
B
25.
1915, February 8:
Letter from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for copies of previous letters.]
4
B
26.
Note concerning 1-peso notes.
1l. Handwritten.
4
B
27.
1915, February 15:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Sending copies of letters dated September 10 and September 21.]
4
B
28.
1915, February 18:
Telegram from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
["Five hundred dollar notes ready… telegraph us balance due…"]
4
B
29.
Copy of #28.
4
B
30.
Copy of #28.
4
B
31.
1915, February 18:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
["Am writing National City Bank to pay you…please ship notes."]
4
B
32.
Copy of #31.
4
B
33.
Copy of #31.
["Am writing National City Bank to pay you … please ship notes."]
4
B
34.
1915, February 18:
Telegram from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
["shipping notes tonight."]
4
B
35.
Copy of #34.
4
B
36.
Copy of #34.
4
B
37.
1915, February 19:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Informing him of shipments of notes and amounts due.]
4
B
38.
1915, February 19:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to Banco del Estado de Chihuahua, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Informing them of shipments of notes.]
4
B
39.
Copy of #38.
4
B
40.
1915, February 21:
Letter from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning an order of 1-peso notes and a payment on his account.]
4
B
41.
Copy of #40.
4
B
42.
1915, February 26:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that they have begun to prepare the plates for 1-peso notes.]
4
B
43.
Copy of #42.
4
B
44.
Card indicating "size of work".
1l.
4
B
45.
Sketches of sizes of pesos.
1l. Handwritten.
4
B
46.
Figuring about the issuance of pesos.
1l. Handwritten.
4
B
47.
Figuring about the issuance of pesos.
1l. Handwritten.
4
B
48.
1915, April 12:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
2l. Typed.
[Furnishing prices of bonds for Compañia de Prestamos y Descuentos, S. A., at the request of S. C. de la Garza.]
4
B
49.
1915, May 10:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, New York.
2l. Typed.
[Same as #48.]
4
B
50.
1915, June 9:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for copies of documents regarding the manufacture of banknotes for the Banco del Estado de Chihuahua.]
4
B
51.
1915, July 1:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Confirming a verbal order for bonds for the Cia. de Prestamos y Descuentos, S. A.]
4
B
52.
1915, July 7:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that they have advised Mr. Farias that the bonds are ready for delivery, and quoting the price.]
4
B
53.
1915, July 21:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the bonds.]
4
B
54.
1915, July 28:
Letter from L. de la Garza, n.p., to American Bank Note Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., has been ordered to take care of the bonds.]
4
B
55.
1915, August 3:
Letter from American Bank Note Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Advising him that the stock certificates have been shipped and paid for.]
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C
Norris Peters Co. Correspondence:
1914-1915.
4
C
1.
1914, December 28:
Letter from L. de la Garza by R. E. Navarro, Washington, D. C., to Norris Peters Co., Washington, D. C.
1l. Typed.
[Placing an order for seven million notes for the state of Chihuahua.]
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2.
Copy of #1.
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C
3.
1914, December 28:
Letter from Norris Peters Co., Washington, D. C., to R. E. Navarro, Washington, D. C.
1l. Typed.
[Advising him of the terms for furnishing banknotes for the state of Chihuahua.]
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C
4.
Copy of #3.
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C
5.
1914, July 18:
Agreement made between L. de la Garza through his representative José F. Farias and Norris Peters Co. whereby banknotes are to be furnished for the state of Chihuahua.
1l. Typed.
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C
6.
Copy of #5.
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7.
1914, Octover 8:
Agreement made between L. de la Garza through his representative José F. Farias and Norris Peters whereby banknotes are to be furnished for the state of Chihuahua.
1l. Typed.
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C
8.
Copy of #7.
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9.
1914, November 16:
Agreement made between L. de la Garza through his representative José F. Farias and Norris Peters Co. whereby banknotes are to be furnished for the state of Chihuahua.
1l. Typed.
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10.
Copy of #9.
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11.
1915, January 6:
Letter from S. Vargas Hijo, Chihuahua, to Norris Peters Co., Washington, D. C.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for the details of the contracts between the company and R. E. Navarro or L. de la Garza for the manufacture of banknotes.]
4
C
12.
1915, January 18:
Letter from L. de la Garza by R. E. Navarro, n.p., to Norris Peters Co., Washington, D. C.
1l. Typed.
[Placing an order for additional banknotes.]
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D
Bills of lading for currency:
1914-1915.
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D
73 receipts for trunks of pesos received from R. E. Navarro by Wells Fargo & Company Express, consigned to Rio Grande Valley Bank & Trust Co., El Paso, Texas.
November 10, 1914 to March 22, 1915.
1l. each. Handwritten.
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D
5 photos of trains: engines and boxcars.
4
E
Designs for currency.
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E
1.
1914, March 26:
Folder from José F. Farias, New York, to L. de la Garza, New York. 12 samples, signed by Juan Perches Enriquez for 100-, 20-, 50-, 500-, 5-, and 10-peso notes for the Banco del Estado de Chihuahua.
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E
2.
1914, February 10:
Booklet entitled "Emission de papel moneda del Estado de Chihuahua conforme el Decreto Militar de fecha 10 de Febrero de 1914.
[12 samples for 50-, 1-, 5-, 10-, and 20-peso notes.]
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F
United States patents for currency designs.
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F
1.
1915, February 8:
Letter from Munn & Co., Washingto, D. C., to R. E. Navarro, Washington, D. C.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning notices of allowance for designs of L. de la Garza, with the patents bearing the date of March 2, 1915.]
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2.
1915, February 5:
Letter from U. S. Patent Office, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, n.p.
1l. Typed.
[Notifying him of allowance for design for an article of manufacture.]
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F
3.
Copy of #2.
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F
4.
Copy of #2.
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5.
Copy of #2.
4
F
6.
Copy of #2.
4
F
7.
Copy of #2.
4
F
8.
1915, March 2:
Patent awarded to L. de la Garza of Torreón, Mexico, for an ornamental design for an article of manufacture by the U. S. Patent Office of Washington, D. C.
4
F
9.
Same as #8.
4
F
10.
Same as #8.
4
F
11.
Same as #8.
4
F
12.
Same as #8.
4
F
13.
Same as #8.
4
G
Miscellaneous.
4
G
1.
1914, June 1:
Letter from Laredo National Bank, Laredo, to José F. Farias, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning payment for shipments of Constitutionalist currency.]
4
G
2.
1914, June 24:
Telegram from Winfield, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that Norris Peters has not received any money.]
4
G
3.
1914, July 25:
Telegram from Winfield, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that Villareal is demanding money to send to Monterrey, with a reference to Villa.]
4
G
4.
1914, August 1:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, Los Angeles, to Santiago Winfield, Washington, D. C.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for information concerning banknotes.]
4
G
5.
1914, October 2:
Telegram from unnamed person, New York, to Hipolito Villa, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for money for R. E. Navarro for the manufacture of banknotes ordered by Villa.]
4
G
6.
1914, October 3:
Telegram from Maverick C.ark Litho. Co., San Antonio, Texas, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
["We are writing you today regarding stock we have from your order for notes."]
4
G
7.
1914, October 3:
Letter from Maverick-Clarke Litho Co., San Antonio, to L. de la Garza, New York.
2l. Typed.
[Concerning expenses incurred by ordering paper fro the manufacture of Chihuahua currency.]
4
G
8.
1914, October 6:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Maverick-Clarke Litho Co., San Antonio.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that he is willing to pay transportation charges for the paper.]
4
G
9.
1914, October 8:
Affidavit sworn to by I. M. McIlhenny, Secretary-Treasurer of the Maverick-Clarke Litho Co. giving the charges for transportation for paper to fill an order for Chihuahuan currency.
1l. Typed, with signatures.
4
G
10.
1914, October 10:
Letter from Maverick-Clarke Litho Co., San Antonio, to L. de la Garza, New York.
3l. Typed.
[Concerning their understanding of de la Garza's verbal orders for currency.]
4
G
11.
1914, December 7:
Letter from José F. Farias, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
2l. Typed.
[Concerning shipments of banknotes and insurance for them, with a reference to Norris Peters; mentioning his intention to visit American Bank Note Co. and referring to Servando and to Nicolás Sanchez.]
4
G
12.
1914, December 25:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to J. F. Farias, Washington, D. C.
1l. Typed.
[Giving orders concerning a contract for notes.]
4
G
13.
1914, December 25:
Letter from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to José F. Farias, Washington, D. C.
1l. Typed.
[Giving instructions concerning banknote contracts, with references to Raymundo, and mentioning the American Bank Note Co.]
4
G
14.
1915, January 2:
Letter from José F. Farias, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the number of banknotes of different denominations, and a check for the American Bank Note Co.]
4
G
15.
1915, January 11:
Telegram from José F. Farias, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Giving dates for shipments of banknotes and costs of plates.]
4
G
16.
1915, January 17:
Telegram from José F. Farias, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[In code.]
4
G
17.
1915, January 22:
Telegram from José F. Farias, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[In code.]
4
G
18.
1915, January 29:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to José F. Farias, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking about merchandise in South America and asking about machinery to manufacture notes.]
4
G
19.
1915, February 11:
Telegram from José F. Farias, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
["left New York today for Laredo on family matters, am writing."]
4
G
20.
1915, March 22:
Agreement between R. E. Navarro and Wells Fargo & Co. for the shipment of currency.
3l. Typed.
4
G
21.
"Importe de las emisiones de billetes del Estado de Chihuahua" from July 30, 1914 to January 9, 1915.
1l. Typed.
4
G
22.
Copy of #21.
4
G
23.
"Cuenta de costos y gastos de la emision de billetes para el Banco del Estado de Chihuahua."
from September 27, 1914, to February 25, 1915.
1l. Typed.
4
G
24.
Copy of #23.
4
G
25.
"Cuenta de costos y gastos hechos por L. de la Garza, para la impresion de billetes del estado de Chihuahua"
from February 20, 1915 to April 23, 1915.
1l. Typed.
4
G
26.
Copy of #25.
4
G
27.
"Recapitulacion del costo de billetes del Estado de Chihuahua"
from November 13 to December 31, 1914.
1l. Typed.
4
G
28.
Copy of #21.
4
G
29.
Copy of #27, with an addition.
4
G
30.
Copy of #29.
4
G
31.
August 27 to January 2.
List of shipments of banknotes according to denomination.
2l. Typed.
4
G
32.
(January 30)
Nota detallada de billetes remitidos hasta la fecha
2l. Typed.
4
G
33.
Notes concerning the costs of manufacturing currency.
1l. Handwritten.
4
H
Exchange rates.
4
H
1.
1914, July 10:
Telegram from Jose Rodriguez Cabo, San Antonio, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Asking if he can exchange dollars for Constitutionalist money.]
4
H
2.
1915, April 30:
Summary for L. de la Garza of the sale of his Carranzan currency in C. Juárez, with the balance delivered to the First National Bank.
6l. Typed.
4
H
3.
Itemization of costs incurred in the sale of Carranzan currency.
1l. Handwritten.
4
H
4.
1915, June 10:
Note concerning information from Sommerfeld about rifles, with newspaper clipping attached describing speculation in Mexican currency.
1l. Handwritten plus clipping.
4
H
5.
1915, July 10:
Letter from Francisco Escudero, Chihuahua, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the value of money for paying troops and the National Debt, with references to General Villa.]
4
H
6.
1915, July 1:
Letter from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to Francisco Escudero, Chihuahua.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that he is moving to California.]
Munitions and Uniforms Transactions
5AMadero Brothers Correspondence.
5A1.1914, February 9:Letter from H. Tauscher, n.p., to Alfonso Madero, New York.1l. Typed.
[Informing him of a shipment of cartirdges consigned to L. de la Garza, El Paso.]
5
A
2.
1914, February 10:
Receipt signed by H. Tauscher for money received from Alfonso Madero on the cartridge account.
1l. Typed.
5
A
3.
1914, February 7:
Receipt signed by H. Tauscher, New York, for money received from Alfonso Madero for cartridges ordered that day.
1l. Typed.
5
A
4.
1914, February 7:
Receipt signed by H. Tauscher, New York, for money received from Alfredo Madero for cartridges ordered that day.
1l. Typed.
5
A
5.
Unassigned.
5
A
6.
1914, February 10:
Receipt signed by F. Stallforth, New York, for money received from Alfonso Madero as commission on the sale of cartridges.
1l. Typed.
5
A
7.
1914, February 18:
Telegram from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to Alfonso Madero, East Orange, New Jersey.
1l. Handwritten.
[Concerning purchases of rifles and cartridges by Sommerfeld.]
5
A
8.
Copy, in Spanish, of #7.
5
A
9.
1914, February 20:
Telegram from Alfonso Madero, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that purchases should be ordered only through Madero himself.]
5
A
10.
1914, March 5:
Letter from J. Robinson Hall, New York, to Alfonso Madero, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Informing him of the types of airplanes and equipment he has for sale.]
5
A
11.
1914, March 5:
Letter from J. Robinson Hall, New York, to Alfonso Madero, New York,
1l. Typed.
[Referring to a Duperdusin airplane.]
5
A
12.
1914, March 6:
Letter from Alf. Madero, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning airplanes offered by Sr. Robinson Hall, ordered by Carranza or Villa.]
5
A
13.
1914, March 6:
Letter from Alf. Madero, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
2l. Typed.
[Giving a detailed account of funds spent to purchase cartridges.]
5
A
14.
1914, February 27:
Invoice made out to Alfonso Madero, New York, for cartridges shipped by H. Tauscher, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
5
A
15.
1914, February 17:
Same as #14.
5
A
16.
1914, February 10:
Same as #14.
5
A
17.
Copy of #6.
5
A
18.
1914, February 17:
Same as #6.
5
A
19.
1914, March 4:
Same as #6.
5
A
20.
1915, May 5:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Alberto Madero, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a request by José Farias for papers concerning the Baldwin contract, and asking for money to close the Western contract.]
5
A
21.
no date.
Telegram from L. de la Garza.
1l. Typed.
[Incode.]
5
A
22.
No date.
Deciphered telegram concerning cartridges from Winchester and Peters.
1l. Handwritten.
5
A
23.
1915, May 7:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), New York, to Madero Bros., Inc., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning payment for Winchester rifles to be sent to Sr. Raul Madero.]
5
A
24.
1915, August 27:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to Emilio Madero, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Describing events surrounding the contract, arranged through the Agencia, for cartridges for the División del Norte, mentioning Sommerfeld, Alberto Madero, Generals Villa and Angeles, and others.]
5
A
25.
1915, October 20:
Letter from (?), New York, to Ernesto Madero, New York,
1l. Typed.
[Concerning credit for the purchase of cartridges.]
5
A
26.
1914 (?):
Telegram from A. Madero, El Paso, to L. de la Garza, Alamogordo, New Mexico.
1l. Typed.
Asking him to send "clave Jose Farias."]
5
B
F. A. Sommerfeld Correspondence:
1914-1915.
5
B
1.
1914, May 23:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Advising that munitions be delivered by way of Tampico, with a reference to mediators in Tampico.]
5
B
2.
1914, May 25:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; suggesting that munitions be taken by train to José Sepulveda in Nuevo Laredo, and then to Monterrey, avoiding El Paso; saying that he will talk to Remington.]
5
B
3.
1914, May 26:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; asking for an answer to #2.]
5
B
4.
1914, May 26:
Telegram from F. A. Sommefeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; referring to General Villa's relations with the press, particularly in relation to the Benton affair.]
5
B
5.
1914, May 27:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; saying that Zubaran informed him of negotiations between a confidential agent and the Department of State concerning tha transport of munitions to Nuevo Laredo.]
5
B
6.
1914, May 27:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Graza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Asking him to advise Villa that Quevedo's bandits are molesting Palomas Co. properties.]
5
B
7.
1914, May 27:
Telegram from L. de la Graza, El Paso, to F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C.
1l. Typed.
[In code.]
5
B
8.
1914, May 28:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington D. C., to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning freight to be received by Sepulveda in Tampico.]
5
B
9.
1914, May 30:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning a a shipment to be received by Sepulveda unless the State Department interferes.]
5
B
10.
1914, May 31:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Graza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning de la Garza's accusation that Flint & Co. have been selling used merchandise.]
5
B
11.
1914, May 30:
Telegram from L. de la Garza (?), El Paso, to Chas. R. Flint & Co., New York.
1l. Handwritten.
["…Be sure goods ordered through Sommerfeld are new …"]
5
B
12.
1914, May 31:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning Villa's alleged Intention to expel German citizens.]
5
B
13.
1914, May 31:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to Flint and to the Palomas Co.]
5
B
14.
1914, May 31:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to F. A. Sommerfeld, New York.
1l. Typed.
[In code.]
5
B
15.
1914, June 1:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, n.p., to Sommerfeld, n.p.
1l. Handwritten.
[Referring to a coded telegram, goods to be received by Sepulveda, clothing to be purchased by José Farias, and Villa's fears of receiving defective goods.]
5
B
16.
1914, June 2:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, C. Juárez, to F. A. Sommerfeld, New York.
1l. Typed.
[In code.]
5
B
17.
1914, June 2:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, C. Juárez, to F. A. Sommerfeld, New York.
1l. Typed.
[In code.]
5
B
18.
1914, June 2:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; referring to José Farias and to goods bought from Remington through Flint.]
5
B
19.
1914, June 2:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to José Sepulveda.]
5
B
20.
1914, June 2:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; informing him of the departure of goods to be received by Sepulveda in Tampico.]
5
B
21.
1914, June 3:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for instructions about gunpowder.]
5
B
22.
1914, June 3:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning cartridges bound for Tampico via Galveston.]
5
B
23.
1914, June 4:
Letter from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Giving proof of the bad faith of Zubaran, mentioning Messrs. Douglas and Bryan and Generals Villa and Pablo Gonzalez; referring to Remington's cartridges.]
5
B
24.
1914, June 5:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
["Am leaving… for Washington…"]
5
B
25.
1914, June 6:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning the purchase of gunpowder.]
5
B
26.
1914, June 8:
Letter from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
8l. Handwritten.
[Concerning attacks by Zubaran and Luis Cabrera on de la Garza and Generals Villa and Angeles, and attempts to prevent them from receiving war materials, with references to V. Carranza, Pablo Gonzalez, Obregon, Lic. Vasconcelos, Urquidi, and Diaz Lombardo; suggesting means of obtaining gunpowder; referring to the shipment of rifles and munitions.]
5
B
27.
1914, June 9:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; Requesting money for Flint & Co. for munitions.]
5
B
28.
1914, June 9:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; referring to #27.]
5
B
29.
1914, June 9:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; asking for instructions for Urquidi from "first chief"; referring to Diaz Lombardo.]
5
B
30.
1914, June 4:
Letter from Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge Co., New York, to F. A. Sommerfeld, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Supplying Villa with a guarantee of ammunition ordered by Flint.]
5
B
31.
1914, June 11:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; referring to Remington Co.]
5
B
32.
1914, June 12:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, C. Juárez, to F. A. Sommerfeld, New York.
1l. Typed.
[In code.]
5
B
33.
1914, June 12:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; referring to Flint.]
5
B
34.
1914, June 13:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, C. Juárez, to F. A. Sommerfeld, New York.
1l. Typed.
[In code.]
5
B
35.
1914, June 13:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code: asking for an official denial of the reported split between Villa and Carranza.]
5
B
36.
1914, June 15:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to F. A. Sommerfeld, New York.
1l. Typed.
[In code.]
5
B
37.
1914, June 16:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning a steamer bound for Tampico, rifles from Remington, and other rifles in Hamburg.]
5
B
38.
1914, June 16:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
2l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning the delivery of arms and munitions to Juárez and asking for a letter from Villa authorizing Sommerfeld's work.]
5
B
39.
1914, June 17:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, n. p., to F. A. Sommerfeld, New York.
1l. Typed.
[In code.]
5
B
40.
Skipped.
5
B
41.
1914, June 18:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning Wilson's opinion of Villa and Carranza and referring to Zubaran's lawyer Douglas.]
5
B
42.
1914, June 19:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; asking him to protect the son of General Scott, an engineer.]
5
B
43.
1914, June 19:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. dela Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; referring to the lawyer S. G. Hopkins.]
5
B
44.
1914, June 19:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to Farias.]
5
B
45.
1914, June 19:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
2l. Typed.
[In code.]
5
B
46.
Deciphering of #45.
2l. Handwritten.
[Describing a conference with General Scott and the Secretary of War, who both favored Villa rather than Carranza and promised permission for arms and munitions to cross the border.]
5
B
47.
1914, June 20:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; informing him of a message from Santiago Winfield about banknotes.]
5
B
48.
1914, June 21:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; referring to a message about Angeles and to arrangements with Washington about arms and munitions.]
5
B
49.
1914, June 21:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
["Hearst papers say…" (remainder in code.)]
5
B
50.
1914, June 23:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; asking him not to let information out to the press.]
5
B
51.
1914, June 23:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning the inspection of arms in Cuba by Remington's manager and the passage of munitions to Juárez.]
5
B
52.
1914, June 24:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning claims in the press that Villa "esta en favor de mediación."]
5
B
53.
1914, June 27:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; asking about Winfield and the "Express" matter.]
5
B
54.
1914, June 27:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; asking about Winfield.]
5
B
55.
1914, June 28:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning agents of Carranza, and referring to Pesqueira and M. Prieto.]
5
B
56.
1914, June 29:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning a message from Villa to General Scott which was transmitted to the President.]
5
B
57.
1914, June 30:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; referring to the controversy between Villa and Carranza.]
5
B
58.
1914, June 30:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Asking about George St. Clair Douglas, the British subject held in Zacatecas.]
5
B
59.
1914, July 1:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; referring to Santiago Winfield, the conferences between Carranza and Villa, and the embargo.]
5
B
60.
1914, July 1:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning rifles from Cuba.]
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61.
1914, July 2:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
2l. Typed.
[Concerning correspondence stolen from Hopkins' office and published by the Herald.]
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62.
Copy of #61.
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63.
1914, July 2:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
["Estare en New York…"]
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64.
1914, July 2:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning George St. Claire Douglas, the English citizen detained in Zacatecas.]
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65.
1914, July 5:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning Winfield, who is to remain in Mexico until all is arranged between Villa and Carranza.]
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66-69.
1914, July 6:
Notations on a conference between Villa, Torreón, and Sommerfeld, New York.
1l. each.
[Partly in code; mentioning the Madero family; identifying the evil elements in Washington as Breceda and Luis Cabrera; saying that Winfield must come to Washington; referring to rifles from Cuba.]
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70.
1914, July 6:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to F. Villa, Torreón.
2l. Handwritten.
[Partly in code; dealing with the conferences between Villa and Carranza in Torreón, with references to Luis Aguirre Benavides and General Angeles.]
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71.
1914, July 6:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning rifles and cartridges guaranteed by Remington.]
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72.
1914, July 7:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning money for Remington Arms Co.]
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73.
1914, July 7:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
["Am leaving…for Washington…"]
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74.
1914, July 8:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; asking about the Villa-Carranza conference.]
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75.
1914, July 9:
Telegram from Angel Caso, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
4l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning President Wilson's opinions of Villa and Carranza, and the treatment of Spaniards in occupied areas.]
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76.
1914, July 9:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, C. Juárez.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning munitions in Galveston.]
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77.
1914, July 19:
Telegram from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to F. A. Sommerfeld, New York.
1l. Handwritten.
[Concerning goods to be shipped to El Paso.]
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78.
1914, July 27:
Telegram from F. A. Sommerfeld, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; listing quantities of rifles and cartridges shipped to Villa.]
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79.
1915, August 17:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, Los Angeles, to F. A. Sommerfeld, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Partly in code; concerning funds.]
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80.
1915, October:
Letter to L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a contract between Western Cartridge Co. and F. A. Sommerfeld, with amendments to Standard Stoker Co.]
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81.
1915, October 14:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to Standard Stoker Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Assigning to Standard Stoker Co. the contract between F. A. Sommerfeld and Western Cartridge Co., with a guaranty of performance to be given to the Guaranty Trust Co. of New York.]
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82.
Copy of #81.
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83.
Same as #81.
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84.
Copy of #83
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85.
Same as #80.
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86.
Copy of #85.
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87.
Copy of #85.
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88.
Same as #81.
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89.
Copy of #83.
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90.
Copy of #83.
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91.
no date:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, n.p., to F. A. Sommerfeld, Washington.
1l. Typed.
[In code.]
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92.
no date:
3l. Handwritten notes.
[Concerning munitions in Antilles, with references to Flint and Navarro, and mentioning Winfield.]
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93.
no date:
1l. Handwritten note with Sommerfeld at heading.
[Concerning information received by the Carrancistas about Winfield.]
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94.
no date:
1l. Handwritten. note.
[Concerning Sommerfeld and munitions.]
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95.
Deciphered telegrams.
1l. Handwritten.
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Purchasing of Army Uniforms and Supplies:
1914-1915.
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1.
1914, June 13:
Telegram from Jose F. Farias, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the purchase and shipment of uniforms, hats blankets, and underwear.]
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2.
1914, June 15:
Telegram from Jose F. Farias, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning hats from Fine Hat Mfg. Co.]
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3.
1914, June 22:
Telegram from Jose F. Farias, New York, to Alfredo S. Farias, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning underwear from Fuld and Hatch Knitting Co. and socks from Chas. Chipman's Sons.]
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4.
1914, June 22 (?):
Handwritten list of items ordered in New York.
1l.
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5.
1914, June 23:
Telegram from Jose F. Farias, New York, to Alfredo S. Farias, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning agreements made Fine Hat Mfg. Co. and Meyer Co. and asking for money for expenses.]
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6.
1914, June 24:
Telegram from Jose F. Farias, New York, to Alfredo S. Farias, El Paso.
2l. Typed.
[Concerning an order placed with Fuld & Hatch Knitting Co. and warning him not to deal with Flint.]
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7.
1914, June 25:
Telegram from Jose F. Farias, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning payment for hats and other goods; mentioning Eisner and Meyer, Boston manufacturers, and Chihuahuan paper money.]
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8.
1914, June 27:
Telegram from Jose F. Farias, New York, to Alfredo S. Farias, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning an offer from the Herman Shoe Co. of Boston and payment for Chihuahuan goods and payment of John H. Meyer Co.]
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9.
1914, August 17:
Letter from The National Park Bank, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning credit for the Fuld & Hatch Knitting Co.]
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10.
1914, August 15:
Check on the National City Bank of New York by Fuld & Hatch Knitting Co. to L. de la Garza, National Park Bank, New York.
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11.
1914, August 15:
Receipt for goods sold to L. de la Garza, El Paso, by Fuld & Hatch Knitting Co., Albany, New York.
1l. Handwritten.
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12.
1914, August 20:
Letter from National Park Bank, New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Closing the account for Fuld & Hatch knitting Co.]
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13.
Copy of #11.
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a.
Copy of #11.
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14.
1914, August 15:
Southern Pacific bill of lading for underwear shipped to L. de la Garza, El Paso, from Fuld & Hatch Knitting Co., Albany, New York.
1l. Handwritten.
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15.
1914, August 21:
Letter from Los Angeles to Jose Farias, Long Beach, California.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a check for Farias from Lazaro.]
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16.
1914, August 27:
Letter from John H. Meyer & Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Asking if he needs any clothes or tentage for the Constitutionalist Army, with references to Jose F. Farias.]
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17.
1914, September 16:
Letter from National Park Bank, New York, to F, de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Listing payments to Fuld & Hatch Knitting Co.]
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18.
1914, September 22:
Letter from Sigmund Eisner, Red Bank, New Jersey, to L. de la Garza, n.p.
4l. Handwritten.
[Submitting a list of outstanding bills for goods purchased in de la Garza's name.]
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19.
1914, September 28:
Letter from Sigmund Eisner, New York, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning payment for shipments of suits.]
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20.
1914, September 28:
Letter from Fine Hat Mfg. Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Acknowledging receipt of payment for hats shipped by Wells Fargo Express Co.]
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21.
1914, October 1:
Statement of amount owed for goods purchased from Sigmund Eisner, Red Bank, New Jersey, by J. P. Enriquez, El Paso.
1l. Handwritten.
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22.
1914, October 3:
Letter from Sigmund Eisner, Red Bank, New Jersey, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to wuits and slickers shipped in care of the Rio Grande Valley Bank & Trust Co.]
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23.
1914, October 2:
Bill of lading for clothing purchased byl. de la Garza, El Paso, from Sigmund Eisner, Red Bank, New Jersey.
1l.
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24.
1914, October 2:
Letter from Sigmund Eisner, Red Bank, New Jersey, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning clothing shipped to El Paso and samples of blankets.]
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25.
1914, October 2:
Bill for "Express charges" from Sigmund Eisner, Red Bank, New Jersey, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
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26.
1914, October 4:
Telegram from American Express, n.p., to Wells Fargo Express, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
["Deliver shipment… consigned I. Perches Enriquez …for the account ofl. de la Garza release C.O.D, and Express charges."]
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27.
1914, September 28:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to I. Perches Enriquez, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning an automobile accident.]
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28.
1914, December 8:
Telegram from Jose F. Farias, Washington, D. C., to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Announcing a shipment of goods.]
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29.
1915, February 25:
Letter from Jose F. Farias, Laredo, Texas, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for more funds and referring to a contract for the purchase of shirts with W. Stokes Kirk of Philadelphia.]
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30.
1915, August 8:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Raymond Krupp and Co., El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Telling them to make their offer to Hipolito or Alberto Madero.]
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31.
1915, June 1:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to Scruggs-Vanderwood-Barney, St. Louis, Mo.
1l. Typed.
Asking them to ship their goods immediately.]
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32.
1915, June 2:
Letter from Scruggs-Vandervoort-Barney, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #31.]
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Peters Cartridge Co.:
1915.
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1.
1915, April 27:
Letter from Peters Cartridge Co., by Manley & Grand, New York, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Handwritten.
[Acknowledging receipt of a check for cartridges.]
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2.
1915, April 27:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to Manley & Grand, New York.
1l. Handwritten.
[Making an offer for cartridges.]
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3.
1915, April 28:
Letter from L. de la Garza, New York, to National City Bank, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Informing the bank of a check issued to Peters Cartridge Co.]
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4.
1915, May 24:
Telegram from S. C. de la Garza, El Paso, to W. E. Keplinger, c/o Peters Cartridge Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.
1l. Typed.
[Asking that an ammunition shipment be made the next day.]
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5.
1915, May 25:
Telegram from Peters Cartridge Co., Cincinnati, to S. C. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #4.]
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6.
1915, May 25:
Letter from Peters Cartridge Co., Cincinnati, to S. C. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the ammunition shipment.]
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7.
1915, May 28:
Letter from S. C. de la Garza (?), n.p., to W. E. Keplinger, Peters Cartridge Co., Cincinnati.
1l. Typed.
[Acknowledging the receipt of telegrams and letters.]
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8.
1915, May 26:
Invoice from the Peters Cartridge Co., Cincinnati, to L. de la Garza, El Paso, for 500 cases of ammunition.
1l. Typed.
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9.
1915, May 27:
Letter from Peters Cartridge Co., Cincinnati, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Letter accompanying bill of lading and invoice covering ammunition ordered by S. C. de la Garza.]
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10.
1915, May 27:
Telegram from Peters Cartridge Co., Cincinnati, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Informing him of a shipment.]
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11.
1915, June 17:
Letter from Peters Cartridge Co., Cincinnati, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Informing him of cartridges available for shipment.]
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12.
1915, June 30:
Letter from L. de la Garza, n.p., to Peters Cartridge Co., Cincinnati.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #11.]
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13.
1915, July 3:
Letter from Peters Cartridge Co., Cincinnati, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #12, asking him to make an offer.]
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Western Cartridge Co. Correspondence,
1915-1916.
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1.
1915, August 11:
Letter from L. de la Garza, Los Angeles, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton, Illinois.
1l. Typed.
[Telling them to make all shipments of cartridges to El Paso, presenting drafts, invoices and bills of lading to the St. Louis Union Bank.]
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2.
1915, August 13:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, San Francisco, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Asking when deliveries of ammunition will begin.]
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3.
1915, August 14:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, Los Angeles.
1l. Typed.
["…will wire you by Monday when we can commence deliveries…"]
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4.
1915, August 16:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, Los Angeles.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that they will begin deliveries immediately.]
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5.
1915, August 16:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, n.p., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
["…have deliveries start Sept. 1."]
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6.
1915, August 17:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, n.p., to Western Cartridge Co., Algon.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning commencement of deliveries.]
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7.
1915, August 20:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, Los Angeles.
1l. Typed.
[Clarigying the procedure to be followed in making deliveries.]
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8.
1915, September 7:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, N. Asbury Park, New Jersey, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Handwritten.
[Accepting their offer of munitions.]
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9.
1915, September 8:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the number of cartridges.]
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10.
1915, September 9:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
2l. Typed.
[Concerning numbers of cartridges and time needed for delivery.]
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11.
1915, September 13:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning packing of cartridges for shipment.]
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12.
Copy of #11.
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13.
1915, September 13:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Regarding padking of special cartridges.]
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14.
1915, September 14:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning padking of and payment for cartridges.]
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15.
1915, September 14:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning bills and payments for the cartridges.]
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16.
1915, September 14:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., n.p., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning bills and payments for the cartridges.]
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17.
1915, September 15:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning cartridges ready for shipment.]
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18.
1915, September 15:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the number of cartridges to be shipped.]
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19.
1915, September 15:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to Mississippi Valley Trust Co., St. Louis, Missouri.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a draft for $9,000.00 for the account of L. de la Garza.]
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20.
1915, September 15:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Stating a preference for smaller shipments of cartridges.]
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21.
Copy of #17.
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22.
1915, September 16:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Advising him that 28% of the special cartridges misfire.]
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23.
1915, September 16:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a shipment of two million cartridges.]
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24.
1915, September 16:
Telegram from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
["your telegram this morning. We are writing you in this regard."]
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25.
1915, September 16:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning compensation for the misfiring cartridges, with reference to Thomas Rhein.]
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26.
1915, September 16:
Letter from Mississippi Valley Trust Co., St. Louis, to L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Advising of payment of $9,000.00 to Western according to instructions by Guaranty Trus.]
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27.
1915, September 17:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the size of shipments and shipping instructions.]
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28.
1915, September 17:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that they have scrapped the misfiring cartridges.]
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29,
1915, September 17:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Giving shipping instructions.]
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30.
1915, September 17:
Telegram from L. de la Garza & Co., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning compensation for the misfiring cartridges.]
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31.
1915, September 18:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Giving shipping orders.]
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32.
1915, September 20:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Giving shipping instructions, with references to James Manoil.]
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33.
1915, September 20:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Confirming #32 and concerning the arrangement to replace the special cartridges, with 1915, September 21: Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, New York. 1l. Typed. ["Have you sold one million cartridges to Gonzalez of Los Angeles…"]
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34.
1915, September 21:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co. to L. de la Garza.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning sale of cartridges to Gonzales of L.A.]
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35.
1915, September 21:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
["Have nothing to do with parties you mention…"]
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36.
1915, September 21:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning shipments of cartridges, with references to James Manoil.]
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37.
Copy of #36.
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38.
1915, September 21:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning cartridge shipments.]
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39.
Copy of #38.
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40.
1915, September 21:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking about an order for cartridges for A. Gonzalez of Los Angeles.]
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41.
Copy of #34.
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42.
1915, September 22:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning confusion in the instructions for shipments of cartridges, with a reference to Thomas Rhein.]
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43.
1915, September 22:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Giving shipping instructions.]
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44.
1915, September 24:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning shipping instructions and the confusion mentioned in #42, with references to Manoil and Rhein.]
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45.
1915, September 24:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning shipments of and payments for cartridges.]
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46.
1915, September 25:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Asking about deliveries.]
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47.
1915, September 25:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to James Manoil, New York,
1l. Typed.
[Concerning payment for cartridges through the Mississippi Valley Trust Co.]
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48.
1915, September 25:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #47.]
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49.
1915, September 26:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning shiping instructions.]
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50.
1915, September 27:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning shipments of and payment for cartridges.]
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51.
1915, September 27:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
["…am giving instructions St. Louis Union Bank to take your shipment as indicated."]
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52.
1915, September 27:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for shipping instructions.]
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53.
1915, September 27:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
["Ship to Rio Grande Valley Bank El Paso…"]
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54.
1915, September 29:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Informing him of a shipment.]
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55.
1915, September 30:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning Payment for cartridges.]
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56.
1915, October 2:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co. (?), n.p., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #55.]
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57.
1915, October 4:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Western Cartridge Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning funds for payment for cartridges, with a reference to Manoil.]
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58.
1915, October 6:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, n.p., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Handwritten.
[Asking for cartridges, with a reference to Manoil.]
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59.
1915, October 6:
Telegram from James Manoil, n.p., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Handwritten.
[Concerning the remainder of an order of cartridges, with a reference to de la Garza.]
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60.
1915, October 7:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the transfer of the cartridge contract and the purchase of explosives from the Equitable Powder Mfg. Co.; with references to Mr. Cary, Mr. Connable, and Mr. Sommerfeld.]
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61.
1915, October 8:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Giving shipping instructions.]
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62.
1915, October 8:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
["…see Mr. Olin at Hotel Manhattan."]
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63.
1915, October 8:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
["…see de la Garza…"]
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64.
1915, October 9:
Letter from L. de la Garza, New York, to F. W. Olin, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning deliveries of cartridges to James Manoil.]
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65.
Copy of #64.
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66.
1915, October 11:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. della Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a shipment of cartridges.]
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67.
1915, October 13:
Letter from F. W. Olin, New York, to L. de la Garza, New York.
3l. Typed.
[Concerning payment of invoices, changes in shipping instructions, and the destination of cartridges.]
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68.
1915, October 15:
Letter from F. W. Olin, Western Cartridge Co., to Ralph Marsh, Guaranty Trust Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning "the transaction with Mr. Carey" and the transferral of the contract "to parties other than de la Garza."]
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69.
1915, October 18:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Requesting a statement about standard cartridges for Thomas Rhein.]
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70.
1915, October 19:
Letter from C. F. McMurray of Western Cartridge Co., New York, to L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning jackets and cupping metal from Mr. Goss of Scovill Mfg. Co., with references to Mr. Olin, L. de la Garza, and J. F. Farias.]
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71.
1915, October 19:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a case of cartridges.]
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72.
1915, October 21:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the suit brought against Western for breach of contract.]
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73.
1915, October 22:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that they furnished Mr. Rhein with a statement regarding the quality of cartridges.]
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74.
1915, October 25:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Advising them that Mr. Olin, President of Western Cartridge Co., will deal with the suit referred to in #72.]
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75.
1915, December 8:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to Guaranty Trust Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Ratifying and confirming endorsement to L. de la Garza & Co. by N. A. Smyth of a check from Western Cartridge Co.]
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76.
1916, January 3:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning deliveries.]
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77.
1916, January 7:
Telegram from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
["…Morgan has no record shipments sixteenth eighteenth and twentyfourth."]
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78.
1916, January 7:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York.
1l. Typed.
["Invoice for shipment sixteenth eighteenth twenty fourth in hands French Commission…"]
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79.
1916, January 8:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., n.p., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Calling their attention to the fact that failure to make the agreed number of cartridge deliveries could result in the cancellation of the contract by the French government.]
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80.
1916, January 8:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., to F. W. Olin, New York.
1l. Typed.
["We enclose a copy of a letter which we are sending this day to the Western Cartridge Company…"]
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81.
1916, January 25:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that they are making every effort to increase deliveries.]
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82.
1916, January 21:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Confirming #79.]
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83.
1916, February 16:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning delayed deliveries.]
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84.
1916, April 29:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning apparent cessation of cartridge deliveries.]
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85.
1916, February 24:
Article from The Globe, Alton.
1l. Printed.
[Announcing an order for the Western Cartridge Co. from the Spanish government for 250 million cartridges.]
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86.
Same as #85.
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87.
1916, February 21:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Apologizing for late deliveries.]
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88.
1916, May 1:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
2l. Typed.
[Enclosing a statement showing cartridge deliveries from November 12, 1915, to April 8, 1916.]
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89.
1916, May 3:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a difference between their records and those sent by Western.]
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90.
1916, May 6:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the differences in records and the cessation of deliveries.]
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91.
1916, May 16:
Telegram from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
["French government notifies us intention cancel seven MM cartridge contract…"]
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92.
1916, May 16:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the French government's intention to cancel the cartridge contract.]
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93.
1916, May 17:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Springfield, Illinois, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
["…see F. W. Olin…"]
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94.
1916, May 26:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
2l. Typed.
[Explaining why they stopped delivering cartridges to the French.]
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95.
1916, June 23:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for confirmation of a telegram concerning an investigation in the cartridge matter.]
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96.
1916, June 26:
Telegram from A. J. Norcom, Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that they expect the Servian contract to be adjusted satisfactorily.]
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97.
1916, June 26:
Letter from Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for confirmation of #96.]
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98.
1916, June 26:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza Y Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Confirming #96.]
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99.
1916, July 1:
Letter from The Republic of France by their Commercial Agent to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
2l. Typed.
[Granting an extension for the delivery of cartridges.]
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100.
1916, July 6:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New Yotk, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for confirmation of a telegram concerning the resumption of deliveries to France.]
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101.
1916, July 7:
Telegram from F. W. Olin, Alton, to L. de la Garza, & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that shipments of cartridges under the revised arrangements will soon begin.]
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102.
1916, July 7:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
2l. Typed.
[Concerning final arrangemants concerning completion of the Servian contract.]
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103.
1916, July 19:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for confirmation of a telegram concerning celiveries under the new contract.]
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104.
1916, July 21:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for confirmation of a telegram concerning cartridge deliveries.]
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105.
1916, July 21:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
["…deliveries will begin early next week…"]
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106.
1916, July 21:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for confirmation of #105.]
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107.
1916, July 21:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that they expect to finish the contract within the time limit.]
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108.
1916, July 25:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #107.]
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109.
1916, July 28:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the correct number of cartridges due under the Servian contract.]
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110.
1916, August 1:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Confirming a telegram asking if the shipments will be made on time.]
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111.
1916, August 2:
Telegram from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
["…see Mr. Olin…"]
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112.
1916, August 2:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for confirmation of #111.]
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113.
1916, August 2:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to F. W. OlinNew York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking if the shipments will be made on time.]
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114.
1916, August 18:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to F. W. Olin, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking about the delays in the delivery and inspection of cartridges, with references to Mr. Farias and Mr. Gerard.]
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115.
1916, August 21:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York,
1l. Typed.
[Advising that all the Servian cartridges have been shipped.]
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116.
1916, September 1:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., n.p., to Western Cartridge Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the refusal of J. P. Morgan & Co. to pay for cartridges shipped after August 5 to The Republic of France, with a reference to Mr. Farias and Mr. Gerard.]
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117.
1916, September 5:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for an answer to a letter dated September 1 to F. W. Olin.]
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118.
1916, September 5:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the refusal of J. P. Morgan & Co. to pay for cartridges, with references to Mr. Catchings and Major Obradovitch.]
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119.
1916, September 8:
Letter from F. W. Olin, Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York.
[Concerning J. P. Morgan & Co. and the Servian and French Commission.]
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120.
1916, September 11:
Letter from Western Cartridge Co., Alton, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that the matter Morgan & Co. will be cleared up.]
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121.
1916, December 29:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to Western Cartridge Co., East Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a delay in the delivery of cartridges for J. P. Morgan & Co.]
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J. P. Morgan & Co. Correspondence,
1916.
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1.
1916, May 17:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to J. P. Morgan & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asserting that changes in the specifications for cartridges are in direct violation of Morgan's contracts with Western Cartridges Co. and Mr. L. de la Garza.]
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2.
Copy of #1.
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3.
1916, June 6:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., n.p., to J. P. Morgan & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for an answer to #1.]
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4.
1916, June 7:
Letter from J. P. Morgan & Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that representatives of the Republic of France are considering the matters referred to in #1.]
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5.
1916, August 14:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to N. A. Smyth, Eslesford, Maine.
1l. Typed.
[Confirming a telegram concerning the cessation of cartridge deliveries.]
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6.
1916, August 15:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., New York, to N. A. Smyth, Seal Harbor, Maine.
1l. Typed.
[Confirming a telegram from Smyth which gave legal counsel about cancellation of the cartridge contract.]
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7.
1916, August 15:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., New York, to N. A. Smyth, Seal Harbor.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for confirmation of a telegram telling Smyth not to come to New York.]
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8.
1916, September 13:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., n. p., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that final payment has been received from J. P. Morgan & Co. for cartridges.]
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9.
1916, August 30:
Letter from J. P. Morgan & Co., New York, to L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a copy of a letter to Western Cartridge Co.]
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10.
1916, August 22:
Letter from J. P. Morgan & Co., to Western Cartridge Co., Alton.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that Morgan & Co. cannot pay the bills covering shipments after August 5 without further authority from the French Government.]
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11.
1916, August 29:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., n. p., to J. P. Morgan & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Demanding payment for the entire order of cartridges.]
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12.
1916, August 19:
Voucher for money received from the Republic of France through J. P. Morgan & Co., by L. de la Garza & Co., Inc. to cover their commission on the cartridge account. Signed by J. F. Farias.]
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13.
1916, August 19:
Envelope from J. P. Morgan & Co., New York, to L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., New York.
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14.
1916, August 17:
Same as #13.
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15.
1916, August 15:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., n.p., to J. P. Morgan & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Acknowledging receipt of a check for part of the balance of the Morgan account.]
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16.
1916, August 15:
Same as #13.
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17.
1916, August 8:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., n.p., to J. P. Morgan & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the commission to be received by L. de la Garza & Co. on the French contract.]
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18.
1916, June 8:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co., Inc., n.p., to J. P. Morgan & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that Western Cartridge Co. did not break the contract.]
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19.
1916, June 7:
Letter from J. P. Morgan & Co., New York, to L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Same as #4.]
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20.
1916, June 6:
Copy of #3.
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21.
1916, May 26:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., New York, to J. P. Morgan & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking Morgan & Co. to notify them in advance of any further steps they may take in regard to the cartridge contract.]
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22.
Copy of #1.
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23.
1916, May 16:
Letter from The Republic of France, by J. P. Morgan & Co., New York, to L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Announcing the intention of The Republic of France to cancel the undelivered portion of the cartridges.]
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24.
1916, April 17:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., to J. P. Morgan & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Acknowledging receipt of a check.]
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25.
1916, April 13:
Same as #24.
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26.
1916, April 11:
Same as #24.
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27.
1916, April 10:
Same as #24.
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28.
1916, April 4:
Same as #24.
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29.
1916, March 31:
Same as #24.
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30.
1916, March 28:
Same as #24.
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31.
1916, March 27:
Same as #24.
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32.
1916, March 26:
Same as #24.
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33.
1916, March 20:
Same as #24.
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34.
1916, March 16:
Same as #24.
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35.
1916, March 14:
Same as #24.
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36.
1916, March 10:
Same as #24.
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37.
1916, March 8:
Same as #24.
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38.
1916, March 4:
Same as #24.
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39.
1916, March 1:
Same as #24.
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40.
1916, March 1:
Same as #24.
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41.
1916, February 26:
Same as #24.
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42.
1916, February 24:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co. Inc. to J. P. Morgan & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Acknowledging receipt of a check and asking that their liquidations be more prompt.]
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43.
1916, February 18:
Same as #24.
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44.
1916, February 15:
Same as #24.
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45.
1916, February 14:
Same as #24.
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46.
1916, February 11:
Same as #24.
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47.
1916, February 5:
Same as #24.
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48.
1916, February 4:
Same as #24.
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49.
1916, January 31:
Same as #24.
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50.
1916, January:
Duplicate of voucher for check from the Republic of France through J. P. Morgan & Co., New York, to L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., New York.
1l.
Signed by J. F. Farias.
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51.
no date:
Duplicate of list of shipments of cartridges and amounts due for them.
1l. Typed.
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52.
1916, January 17:
Same as #24.
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53.
1916, January 13:
Same as #24.
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54.
no date:
L. de la Garza & Co. Inc. List of two shipments of cartridges made in December and the amounts due for them.
1l. Typed.
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55.
1916, January 10:
Letter from L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., to J. P. Morgan & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Acknowledging receipt of a check and concerning other shipments.]
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56.
1915, December 29:
Same as #24.
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57.
"Record of payments made by J. P. Morgan & Co. as Commercial Agents of the Republic of France to the firm of L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., for deliveries of cartridges …" L. de la Garza & Co. Inc.
1l. Typed.
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58.
1916;
Records concerning the contract of L. de la Garza with the Western Cartridge Co., assigned to the Republic of France.
1l. Handwritten.
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59.
1916:
Same as #58.
3l. Handwritten.
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60:
1916:
Handwritten notes.
1l.
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61.
Envelope from J. P. Morgan & Co., Export Department, New York.
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St. Louis Union Bank Correspondence,
1915.
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1.
1915, May 22:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), St. Louis, Mo., to St. Louis Union Trust Co., St. Louis, Mo.
1l. Typed.
[Authorizing them to pay drafts presented by Western Cartridge Co.]
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2.
1915, May 22:
St. Louis Union Bank deposit slip for the account of L. de la Garza.
1l.
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3.
Business card: F. V. Dubrouillet, cashier at St. Louis Union Bank, treasurer at St. Louis Union Trust Co.
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4.
Affidavit agreeing to the rules and regulations of the St. Louis Union Bank concerning deposits.
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5.
Same as #4.
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6.
"P. S. Charge drafts as paid to my account and send invoices and bills of lading to me through the Rio Grande Valley Bank & Trust Company, El Paso, Texas."
1l. Typed.
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7.
1915, May 24:
Letter from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #1.]
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8.
1915, June 4:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to St. Louis, Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning payment of the Western Cartridge Co.]
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9.
1915, June 4:
Telegram from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
2l. Typed.
[Concerning drafts presented by Western Cartridge Co., drawn on the Mississippi Valley Trust Co., F. A. Sommerfeld's account.]
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10.
1915, June 4:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #9.]
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11.
1915, June 4:
Telegram from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to #9.]
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12.
1915, June 4:
Letter from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
2l. Typed.
[Asking for new instructions for dealing with Western Cartridge Co.]
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13.
1915, June:
Letter from [], El Paso, to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Giving new instructions concerning drafts drawn by Western Cartridge Co.]
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a.
Copy of #13.
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14.
1914, June 8:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Asking how the new instructions should read.]
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15.
1915, June 14:
Letter from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for authorization of the new instructions.]
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a.
Copy of #13.
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16.
1915, June 19:
Letter from El Paso, to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that L. de la Garza is out of town.]
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17.
1915, June 23:
Letter from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #16.]
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18.
1915, July 1:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that he will give new instructions regarding Western Cartridge Co.]
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19.
1915, July 6:
Letter from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #18.]
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20.
1915, August 11:
Letter from L. de la Garza, Los Angeles, to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Giving new instructions regarding Western Cartridge Co.]
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21.
Copy of #20.
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22.
1915, August 16:
Letter from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, Los Angeles.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning his instructions.]
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23.
1915, August 18:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, n.p., to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning deliveries by Western Cartridge Co.]
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a.
1915, August 19:
Letter from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, Los Angeles.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #23.]
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24.
1915, August 22:
Letter from L. de la Garza, Los Angeles, to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #22.]
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25.
1915, September 1:
Letter from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, n.p.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a check on the National City Bank, New York City, and Letters of Credit from Los Angeles Trust & Savings Bank.]
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26.
1915, September 4:
Letter from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to a deposit and informing him of a draft of Western Cartridge Co. on his account.]
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a.
Copy of #26.
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27.
1915, September 18:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), n. p., to National City Bank, New York City.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning money to be wired to the bank by Rio Grande Valley Bank & Trust Co. and transferred to St. Louis Union Bank.]
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a.
1915, September 18:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning money to be wired to the bank by National City Bank, New York.]
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28.
1915, September 20:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Instructing the Bank to pay Western Cartridge Co.]
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29.
1915, September 21:
Letter from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to National City Bank of New York and to Western Cartridge Co.]
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30.
1915, September 27:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Giving instructions to pay Western Cartridge Co.]
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31.
1915, September 27:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Telling them to hold Western's shipment until further instructions are given.]
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32.
1915, September 29:
Telegram from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking him to clarify #31.]
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33.
1915, September 29:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #32.]
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34.
1915, October 8:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Asking if Western has collected any money.]
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35.
1915, October 8:
Telegram from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #34.]
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36.
1915, October 20:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Cancelling all payments to Western Cartridge Co.]
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37.
1915, October 20:
Letter from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Acknowledging receipt of #36.]
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38.
1915, October 21:
Telegram from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Same as #37.]
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39.
1915, October 23:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
["Please place to my credit with national City Bank New York balance my account with you."]
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40.
1915, October 23:
Letter from St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #39.]
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Manoil and Rhein Correspondence,
1915.
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1.
1915, September 17:
Telegram from R. L. Hall Inc., Los Angeles, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning shipping.]
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2.
1915, September 18:
Telegram from R. T. Hall Inc., Los Angeles, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning future shipments.]
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3.
1915, September 18:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to R. L. Hall Inc., Los Angeles,
1l. Typed.
[Concerning money for shipments.]
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4.
1915, September 18:
Telegram from L. de la Garza & Co., New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, Mo.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to a factory.]
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5.
1915, September 20:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, Alton, Ill., to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning an agreement with Western.]
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6.
1915, September 20:
Telegram from L. de la Garza & Co., (?), New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to James Manoil.]
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7.
1915, September 20:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Mississippi Valley Trust Co., St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a shipment from Western Cartridge Co.]
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8.
1915, September 21:
Telegram from R. L. Hall Inc., Los Angeles, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
["…have you shipped…"]
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9.
1915, September 21:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, to Jose F. Farias, Asbury Park, New Jersey.
1l. Typed.
[Asking if he should meet with Jose Pesqueira, Constitutionalist consul.]
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10.
1915, September 21:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Giving instructions for the meeting with Pesqueira.]
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11.
1915, September 21:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Joseph Iakan, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
["…accept only instructions from Thomas Rhein alone."]
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12.
1915, September 21:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a change in shipping instructions, with a reference to Joseph Iakan.]
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13.
1915, September 21:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to R. L. Hall, Los Angeles.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning goods ready for shipment.]
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14.
1915, September 21:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Giving shipping insturctions.]
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15.
1915, September 21:
Telegram from R. L. Hall Inc., Los Angeles, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning shipments.]
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16.
1915, September 21:
Telegram from R. L. Hall Inc., Los Angeles, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking about shipments.]
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17.
1915, September 21:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to R. L. Hall Inc., Los Angeles.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning shipments with references to J. J. Pesqueira.]
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18.
1915, September 21:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Mississippi Valley Trust Co., St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to Thomas Rhein and Western Cartridge Co.]
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19.
1915, September 22:
Telegram from S. A. Townsend, St. Louis, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for a bill of lading.]
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20.
1915, September 22:
Telegram from L. de la Garza & Co., New York, to Thomas Thein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Giving insturctions.]
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21.
1915, September 22:
Letter from Mississippi Valley Trust Co., St. Louis, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Informing him of a payment to Western Cartridge Co., with references to Thomas Rhein.]
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22.
1915, September 22:
Telegram from R. L. Hall Inc., Los Angeles, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning inspection and delivery of cartridges.]
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23.
1915, September 22:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Mississippi Valley Trust Co., St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning payment of Western Cartridge Co., with a reference to Thomas Rhein.]
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24.
1915, September 22:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Giving shipping instructions.]
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25.
1915, September 22:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, & Co., New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Arranging a telephone call.]
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26.
1915, September 22:
Telegram from Pesqueira, n. p., to Gidden, n. p.
1l. Handwritten.
[Saying that both Thomas Rhein and the cartridges are unlocated.]
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27.
1915, September 23:
Telegram from R. L. Hall, Los Angeles, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Giving instructions with references to Pesqueira.]
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28.
1915, September 23:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Mississippi Valley Bank Trust Co., St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
["Please deliver shipping documents covering first million to Thomas Rhein…"]
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29.
1915, September 23:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #25.]
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30.
1915, September 24:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning acceptance of and remittance for goods.]
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31.
1915, September 24:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to Thomas Thein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for a report.]
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32.
1915, September 24:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Mississippi Valley Trust Co., St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning further shipments from Western Cartridge Co.]
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33.
1915, September 25:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, to Jose F. Farias, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning cartridges.]
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34.
1915, September 27:
Letter from Mississippi Valley Trust Co., St. Louis, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a lack of funds for Western Cartridge Co., with references to Rhein.]
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35.
1915, September 29:
Letter from Mississippi Valley Trust Co., St. Louis, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Suggesting that L. de la Garza Co. open an account, with reference to Rhein.]
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36.
1915, September 30:
Telegram from James Manoil, Asbury Park, to S. C. de la Garza, Los Angeles.
1l. Typed.
[Asking him to give Hall information on shipments.]
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37.
Copy of #36.
1l. Handwritten.
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38.
1915, September 30:
Telegram from J. F. Farias, N. Asbury Park, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Giving him instructions, with a reference to Manoil.]
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39.
1915, October 1:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, to Jose F. Farias, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking him to communicate by telegraph rather than phone.]
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40.
1915, October 2:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, to Jose F. Farias, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #38.]
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41.
1915, October 3:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, to Jose F. Farias, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to the Constitutionalist consul and to Western Cartridge Co.]
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42.
1915, October 4:
Telegram from L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning Manoil's contract.]
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43.
1915, October 8:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a shipment to M. Garcia in Laredo.]
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44.
1915, October 8:
Telegram from L. de la Garza & Co., New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for fifty cartridges to be tested.]
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45.
1915, October 8:
Telegram from R. L. Hall Inc., Los Angeles, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to the Third National Bank, St. Louis.]
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1915, October 10:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, n. p., to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to documents concerning a shipment of goods.]
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46.
1915, October 11:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning goods ready for shipment, with references to Norcom and Pesqueira.]
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47.
1915, October 11:
Telegram from R. L. Hall Inc., Los Angeles, to James Manoil, New York.
1l. Typed.
["Advise at once if cartridges are shipped rush answer."]
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48.
1915, October 11:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to R. L. Hall Inc., Los Angeles.
1l. Typed.
["Factory failing to make proper deliveries."]
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49.
1915, October 13:
Telegram from R. L. Hall Inc., Los Angeles, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for prices of guns.]
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50.
1915, October 13:
Letter from the First National Bank of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, to Guaranty Trust Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Giving instructions concerning cartridges shipped to M. Garcia.]
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51.
1915, October 14:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking for expense money.]
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52.
1915, October 15:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to the Third National Bank and to Guaranty Trust.]
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53.
1915, October 16:
Telegram from Jose F. Farias, New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Asking about arrangements with the bank.]
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54.
1915, October 18:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Referring to the Third National Bank.]
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55.
1915, October 18:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Third National Bank, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning the transfer of goods to M. Garcia.]
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56.
1915, October 18:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Giving instructions for the transfer of goods to M. Garcia.]
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57.
1915, October 19:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning damaged goods.]
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58.
1915, October 18:
Telegram from First National Bank of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, to Guaranty Trust Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a deposit made for Manoil.]
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59.
1915, October 18:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Mississippi Valley Trust Co., St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning instructions for Thomas Rhein.]
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60.
1915, October 19:
Telegram from L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Giving instructions.]
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61.
1915, October 19:
Telegram from R. L. Hall, Los Angeles, to Guaranty Trust Co., n.p.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning credit for James Manoil.]
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62.
1915, October 19:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking if Manoil has received his money.]
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63.
1915, October 20:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning expense money.]
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64.
1915, October 20:
Telegram from L. de la Garza & Co. Inc., New York, to Thomas Rhein, St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #63.]
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65.
1915, October 20:
Telegram from James Manoil, New York, to Mississippi Valley Trust Co., St. Louis.
1l. Typed.
[Cancelling all payments to Western Cartridge Co.]
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66/
1915, October 21:
Telegram from Thomas Rhein, St. Louis, to L. de la Garza & Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Announcing his return to New York.]
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67.
1915, December 2:
Letter from Gerard & Smyth (?), New York, to L. de la Garza, San Francisco.
5l. Typed.
[Describing the successful conclusion of the contracts with Western Cartridge Co. and The Republic of France, with references to J. P. Morgan, Mr. Catchings, Mr. Smyth, and asking for a commission on the profits.]
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Munitions Purchases, Miscellaneous:
1914-1915.
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1.
1914, January 24:
Receipt from Maximo Garcia, Cd. Juárez, for money from L. de la Garza for the purchase of cartridges.
1l. Typed.
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2.
1914, March 20:
Telegram from Rafael Buelna, Nobales, Arizona, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
["Captain Francisco Aguilar said that General Villa and you both are perfectly willing to give us arms ammunition and uniforms…"]
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3.
1914, June 15:
Telegram from S. Iturrioz, Eagle Pass, Texas, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that the arms have arrived but the cartridges have not.]
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4.
1914, August 6:
Telegram from Luis Gaxiola, Tampico, to L. de la Garza, Torreón.
1l. Handwritten.
[Asking if checks from Havana have been received.]
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5.
1914, December 4:
Letter from A. G. Spalding & Bros., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning a shipment of goods.]
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6.
no date:
Receipt from Jose Sepulveda for money from L. de la Garza for the purchase of rifles.
1l. Typed.
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7.
1915, April 16:
Check from L. de la Garza on the First National Bank of El Paso for J. F. Sepulveda, Madrid.
1l. Handwritten.
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8.
1915, March 10:
Letter from L. de la Garza, Torreón, to S. C. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Handwritten.
[Telling him to send money to José Sepulveda; receipt by Sepulveda on back.]
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9.
no date:
Receipt for money from L. de la Garza for the purchase of rifles.
1l. Typed.
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10.
1915, April 20:
Telegram from Lazaro, New York, to Jose Sepulveda, Madrid.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning negotiations with manufacturers.]
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11.
1915, April 27:
Telegram from C. H. Finley, El Paso, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Referring de la Garza to Kinne, Finley's New York associate, and D. A. Frank, his New York attorney, to discuss "our prospective business."]
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12.
1915, May 8:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to C. H. Finley, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
["Have contracted for all our needs…"]
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13.
1915, April 13:
Letter from C. H. Finley, El Paso, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Confirming an offer of cartridges.]
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14.
1915, May 8:
Telegram from C. H. Finley, El Paso, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Handwritten.
[Making an offer of cartridges.]
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15.
1915, May 3:
Letter from Southern Pacific Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Acknowledging receipt of orders from Rmeington Arms & Union Metallic Cartridge Co. and from Winchester Repeating Arms Co.]
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16.
1915, May 2:
Telegram from Sepulveda, Madrid, to Lazaro Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning guns and attempts of avoid shipping to Veracruz.]
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17.
Copy of #16.
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18.
1915, May 5:
Letter from Southern Pcific Co., New York, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning rifles and cartridges from Winchester Repeating Arms Co.]
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19.
1915, May 4:
Memorandum acknowledging receipt of rifles from Winchester Repeating Arms Co. consigned to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Handwritten.
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20.
copy of #19.
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21.
1915, May 5:
Memorandum acknowledging receipt of cartridges from Winchester Repeating Arms Co. consigned to L. de la Garza, El Paso.
1l. Handwritten.
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22.
1915, May 5:
Copy of #21.
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23.
no date:
Memo giving rates for shipment of ammunition and small arms.
1l. Handwritten.]
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24.
1915, May 3:
Receipt for money from L. de la Garza, New York, for Esteva-Ruiz & Co. Inc., New York, for cartridges and rifles.
1l. Handwritten.]
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25.
1915, May 7:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to R. M. Sepulveda, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Requesting that he transfer money to Torreón.]
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26.
1915, May 17:
Telegram from Luis Gaxiola, El Paso, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Asking that he inform Villa of a shipment of cartridges from the Peters factory in Cincinnati.]
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27.
1915, March 23 to May 21:
Itemization of the costs of a trip to New York for the purchase of munitions.
3l. Typed.
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28.
1915, May 29:
Letter from Southern Pacific Co., New Yoork, to L. de la Garza, New York.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning unclaimed rifles and cartridges from Winchester Repeating Arms Co.]
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29.
1915, June 2:
Letter from L. de la Garza (?), n.p., to Southern Pacific Co., New York.
1l. Typed.
[Answering #28.]
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30.
1915, June 8:
Receipt from Tomás Ornelas, C. Juárez, for cartridges and rifles from L. de la Garza.
1l. Typed.
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31.
no date:
Itemization of munitions purchases and costs.
1l. Typed.
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32.
Handwritten copy of #31.
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33.
1915, May 3:
Copy of #24.
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34.
1915, May 3:
Check from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to Esteva-Ruiz & Co., New York, on the First National Bank.
1l. Handwritten.
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35.
1915, May 26:
Check from L. de la Garza, El Paso, to Peters Cartridge Co., Cincinnati.
1l. Handwritten.
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36.
1915 (?), June 16:
Telegram from J. C. Sepulveda, Torreón, to L. de la Garza, Aguascalientes.
1l. Typed.
[Concerning supplies in Havana.]
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37.
1915, August 27:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, n.p., to Enrique Salas, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Asking him to tell Eon Felix not to to take the rifles out of the Aduana until Raymundo arrives.]
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38.
1915, October 5:
Telegram from L. de la Garza, New York, to José Sepulveda, El Paso.
1l. Typed.
[Saying that he has received no money from the Agencia with which to pay Sepulveda.]
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39.
no date:
Handwritten note.
1l.
[Concerning cartridge contracts, with references to J. F. Sepulveda and Sommerfeld.]
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40.
no date:
Handwritten note.
1l.
[Messages for F. A. Sommerfeld and J. F. Sepulveda demanding guarantees from the manufacturers that all merchandise is new.]