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Rio Conchos Area of Mexico
title Rio Conchos Area of Mexicodescription Copy photograph of a hand-drawn map. A handwritten note on the map says, "Rio Conchos area of Mexico as of 1919, When Lts. Peterson & Davis, U. S. Flyers flew up wrong river, at #1, and made a forced landing at #2. Near #3, Mexican bandits made them prisoners, takened [sic] to #4, then by trails through the mountains to #5 area where Capt. Matlack rescued both flyers, but only paid half of ransom. Areas near #6, #7 & #8 were involved in the cavalry expedition in Mexico after the flyers' rescue. Map by W. D. Smithers."artist/creator Unknownsubject Landscape And Nature - Geography And Maps Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Peterson, Lt. H. G. Rio Conchos Marfa Places - Mexico Davis, Lt. Paul H.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Pages on Presidio County History
title Pages on Presidio County Historydescription Copy photograph of two pages detailing Presidio County history and personages. Included are pictures of various military officers, including Lts. Paul H. Davis and H. G. Peterson, who were kidnapped for ransom after their plane crashed in Mexico. There is also a photograph of the Conchos River and two military men standing near an airplane.artist/creator Unknownsubject Conchos River Business, Economics And Finance - Transportation - Aviation - Airplanes Places - United States - Texas - Presidio County Matlack, Cpt. Leonard F. Fennel, H. N. Landscape And Nature - Water - Rivers Peterson, Lt. H. G. Yancy, Maj. James P. Military And War - Transportation - Aviation Cooper, Lt. Russel H. Military And War - Personnel Coffield, Lt. Henry A. Estill, Lt. Frank S. Davis, Lt. Paul H.contributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)