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A Statement in Regard to Certain Matters Concerning the Governorship and Political Affairs in New Mexico in 1906-1907
A Statement in Regard to Certain Matters Concerning the Governorship and Political Affairs in New Mexico in 1906-1907
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HAGERMAN, HERBERT J., A Statement in Regard to Certain Matters Concerning the Governorship and Political Affairs in New Mexico in 1906-1907. [Roswell, NM]: Printed for Private Circulation, 1908. 113pp. Original printed stiff paper wrappers. Spine reinforced. Signed by author on front fly leaf. Minor wear to wrappers. Internally clean. Very good.
First edition. Not in Graff, Eberstadt or Decker. Howes H12: "Defense of his gubernatorial conduct, with a discussion of mining and timber-land frauds." Theodore Roosevelt appointed Hagerman territorial governor of New Mexico in 1906. He spent a year fighting powerful local political interests, in an effort to stamp out corruption. President Roosevelt withdrew his support for Hagerman and asked him to resign. Hagerman left office in 1907.
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