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Memoir of the Proposed Territory of Arizona
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Sylvester Mowry's memoir argues for establishing Arizona as a separate territory from New Mexico, describing the region's geography, mineral resources, and population. It will interest historians and readers studying the American Southwest and its territorial origins.
Sylvester Mowry
Sylvester Mowry was an American politician, miner, and land speculator. He is best remembered as an early advocate for establishing the Arizona Territory. He was also a West Point graduate and officer of the United States Army who was later arrested as a traitor during the American Civil War.
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