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Fort Garland in the 1860's
Fort Garland was established in June, 1858 just west of
La Veta Pass. It was intended to protect nearby settlers
from Utes and Jicarilla Apaches. Originally a part of New
Mexico Territory, it became a part of Colorado Territory
in 1861. A Post Office was first established on February
25, 1862.
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25 October 1860 Fort Garland, while New
Mexico Territory
To Rhode Island by Military Express
to Fernando de Taos, New Mexico Territory
25 October 1860 entered mails at Fernando
de Taos for carriage to Rhode Island
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