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Memoir of the Proposed Territory of Arizona

By Sylvester Mowry
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A detailed account surveys a southwestern region proposed for organization as a U.S. territory, describing its rivers, coasts, boundaries, and strategic need for gulf access. It reviews early exploration and missionary settlement, maps and surveys, and the rise and decline of agricultural and mining communities. The narrative assesses mineral and agricultural resources, population patterns altered by Indigenous resistance, and existing infrastructure, and it offers arguments for political organization, territorial boundaries, and measures to encourage settlement, development, and security.

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Sylvester Mowry

Sylvester Mowry was an American figure known for his contributions to the discourse surrounding the territorial expansion of the United States in the mid-19th century. He is best recognized for his work "Memoir of the Proposed Territory of Arizona," which outlines the potential and significance of Arizona as a new territory. Mowry's writings reflect the interests and aspirations of the time, particularly in relation to the settlement and development of the American West. His insights into the geography and resources of Arizona contributed to the broader understanding of the region during a pivotal era in American history.

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