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Matt Ruglys reads from letters sent by his great great grandfather, Henry Tinson, from Cimarron, New Mexico between 1871 and 1873. The letters describe life and work in the American west.... more
FAQs about Cimarron 1872:How many episodes does Cimarron 1872 have?The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.
April 02, 2024Episode 22 - “We are very much upset and anxious about the Fisher murder”This short letter, from Henry’s wife Charlotte, wishing her son Harold a happy birthday, was written on the same day as the last episode....more4minPlay
March 30, 2024Episode 21 - “The president and vice president of the Company each being indicted for murder!”This is quite a long letter with tales of murder, and dishonesty....more11minPlay
March 26, 2024Episode 20 - “$16,000 at Duncan and Sherman’s Company”Henry receives a welcome telegram - but is it enough?...more3minPlay
March 23, 2024Episode 19 - “Such is life, and also death, in New Mexico”The lack of money in Cimarron is driving people to desperate measures....more7minPlay
March 20, 2024Episode 18 - “The place is in anarchy”The troubles in Cimarron that stem from the mismanagement of the Company are taking a decidedly nasty turn…....more7minPlay
March 16, 2024Episode 17 - “I think we may say goodbye to the Maxwell Land Grant”Henry’s concerns about the financial mismanagement of the Maxwell Land Grant and Railway Company deepen and he expects to be sent back to England very soon....more8minPlay
March 12, 2024Episode 16 - “This is Sunday evening, we are sitting in the parlour”This letter is written by Henry’s wife Charlotte, though there is one part which appears to have been written by Henry, the handwriting is clearly different....more5minPlay
March 09, 2024Episode 15 - “If you were to leave Mr Tinson …”This letter is yet another tale of woe about the company and those who run it, but Henry receives a vote of confidence....more8minPlay
March 06, 2024Episode 14 - “It really was a capital ball”Henry feels that he is under imminent threat of being sacked. And Cimarron holds a ball!...more5minPlay
March 02, 2024Episode 13 - "Maxwell House ought to be shut up"There are riotous goings-on in Maxwell House...more9minPlay
FAQs about Cimarron 1872:How many episodes does Cimarron 1872 have?The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.