"Thanks for the tip, Chris. I have read Fulton's book and I will check out Nolan's next. I cannot get enough on the Lincoln Co. War!
Have A Good Weekend,
Chris"
"Chris, If you are reading Utley's book on the Lincoln County War then he will probably cover it in significant detail. Perhaps the best resource is "The Lincoln County War: A Documentary History" by Fred Nolan. Maurice G.…"
"Thanks for the info Gayle! I had forgotten that Fritz and Murphy/Dolan had been partners. That makes it much easier to understand.
Have a Good One,
Chris"
"Thank You for the welcome Chris! Yes, it was McSween who had the money, I guess I mis-(typed?).
This is one of my favorite episodes in Western History the Fritz money is the only thing that confuses me. Thank you very much for helping me to clear it…"
"Welcom Chris!
It was actually McSween who had the money from the Fritz insurance policy. I don't remember all the details but I seem to remember that Dolan claimed all the money based on a debt that Fritz owed to "The House". I…"
"The Fritz money led directly to the Lincoln County War. Based on the charges filed by Fritz's sister, Sheriff Brady served a writ of attachment on McSween's property. Sheriff Brady assumed that Tunstall's store was partially owned by…"
This is my first posting to this forum and I am excited to be a part of it.I am studying the Lincoln Co. War and I'm wondering if anybody could help shed some light on the role that the Fritz money played in the development of the hostilities.It seems to me that Mr. Tunstall should have turned that money over to the Fritz's.Thanks in advance for your time,ChrisSee More