State V. Coerver

On March 9, 1885, the Governor of the Territory of Arizona approved dual enactments of legislation entitled "An Act authorizing and instructing the Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County to issue bonds for a certain purpose," and "An Act to establish, maintain and provide for the government of an Insane Asylum." Ariz. Laws 1885, Nos. 53, 58. On September 8, 1885, acting pursuant to this legislative authority, the Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County purchased 160 acres of land from M. W. Kales and Charles H. Veil for the sum of $3500. On October 8, 1885, this same 160 acres was conveyed by the Board of Supervisors to the Board of Directors of the Insane Asylum of Arizona.