MtMan-List: Re: Whiskey in the Fur Trade

[Mtnman1449 <Mtnman1449@aol.com>]

Need some help on sources.

Am doing a paper (who knows where it will end up going), the focus of which is
Turley's Mill, north of Taos and the home of Taos Lightning.  Exported by
Turley since 1831 it found its way to many forts and rondys. Of course
Turley's Mill was destroyed in 1847 during the Taos Rebellion where a number
of mountain men where either murdered or otherwise involved.  Have some new
information about the mill and would like to place it not only in context with
the Taos Rebellion but also whiskey in the fur trade.  

Anyone know of articles that have been done on whiskey in the fur trade and
where they might be found? Anyone know of decendents of Simeon Turley and
their whereabouts?  Has anyone ever come across a drawing, floorplan, layout
or other significant description of the physical mill and distillery?  Does
anyone know of 1830's vintage distillery floorplans showing a typical
distillery and what activities took place in each of the rooms?

Any of this info would be quite helpful.  Am working on this now and trying to
have it put together soon.   Thanks to anyone who can contribute.  Pat Surrena
#1449