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Appointment and Commission of Samuel W. Cozzens

1860
AZ 155
Collection Guide
Cozzen's Appointment Certificate

A provisional government organized April 2, 1860, for Southern New Mexico, then including the Territory of Arizona. Lewis S. Owings was installed as governor on April 4th. Owings appointed and commissioned Samuel W. Cozzens as judge of the first judicial district in Tucson, AZ on April 5th, 1860.

The collection contains autographs of Lewis S. Owings and James P. Lucas.

Included materials:
Manuscript
Collection Area:
Political Affairs

Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.