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Cimarron 1872
By Matt RHistory
Cimarron 1872 episodes
- Episode 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.
4 min - Episode 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.
11 min - Episode 20 - “$16,000 at Duncan and Sherman’s Company”
Henry receives a welcome telegram - but is it enough?
3 min - Episode 19 - “Such is life, and also death, in New Mexico”
The lack of money in Cimarron is driving people to desperate measures.
7 min - Episode 18 - “The place is in anarchy”
The troubles in Cimarron that stem from the mismanagement of the Company are taking a decidedly nasty turn….
7 min - Episode 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.
8 min - Episode 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.
5 min - Episode 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.
8 min - Episode 14 - “It really was a capital ball”
Henry feels that he is under imminent threat of being sacked. And Cimarron holds a ball!
5 min - 9 min
About Cimarron 1872
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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.