Arizona In 1881: A Report By Acting Governor John J. Gosper

JOHN J GOSPER

Publication: Western Rarities, 2002, Cochise

First edition thus. Quarto. Spiral bound printed wrappers, n.p. (24 pp.). Reprinted from REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, 1881, PAGES 915-937. Report of the Acting Governor of Arizona, John J. Gosper. Including a report of the resources of Arizona by Patrick Hamilton. A facsimile reprint of Gosper's report as the acting Governor of the Territory of Arizona to the Secretary of the Interior, Oct. 6, 1881. WRITTEN PRIOR TO THE INFAMOUS GUNFIGHT AT THE O.K. CORRAL, it contains some most interesting material on the "bands of outlaws, commonly called cow-boys," and their activities in Cochise County. He suggests "militia companies" should be organized for the purpose of "overpowering" them. As new copy.

Inventory Number: 47363