Deadwood contemplates forming a new territory or accepting an offer to annex to Wyoming. Deadwood would serve as the capital.
Shall it be named El Dorado or Lincoln Territory? Encountering opposition from Yankton and Washington, Deadwood seeks to promote its ally, former Montanan and Representative to Congress, Judge Granville Bennett. Republicans and Democrats get busy in Deadwood and the political fur begins to fly.
Wyoming Legislature wants Black Hills annexed Nov 20 1877 In regard to: New Territory
Deadwood, editorial about Deadwood becoming the Capital Nov 26 1877 In regard to: New Territory
Bennett should keep the interests of this section In regard to: New Territory Jul 23 1879 In regard to: Bennett, Granville, formerly of Montana relocates to Rapid, South Dakota
