On December 20, 1861, Sibley issued a proclamation to the people of New Mexico Territory, the southern portion of which was styled the Confederate Territory of Arizona. The proclamation, designed to placate the local population, included promises of security and payment for needed supplies.
On December 20, 1861, Sibley issued a proclamation to the people of New Mexico Territory, the southern portion of which was styled the Confederate Territory of Arizona. The proclamation, designed to placate the local population, included promises of security and payment for needed supplies.
