)'). The foundational Russian-incursion intelligence report: on 14 Feb two Anglo-Americans presented themselves among the christian Indians from the other side of the port, saying they deserted a Russian frigate anchored at Bodega — one of the four men the 'Genl ruso D.n Nicolás Resanow' had held as exiled prisoners on the island facing the presidio (1806); three armed Russians appeared at the padres' house at 12¼. Interrogation yields: the frigate is 'The-Coniach' [Kad'iak], her commander 'Goosebfh' [Ivan Kuskov], 40 Russians and 150 Indians incl. 20 women from Unalaska/Kodiak; the canoe-hunters withdrew NOT by the port but landing at the ensenada de los Huymenes, portaging over the hills to Punta de Bonetes; heavy Russian/American trade with the local naturales, who already carry their jackets, shirts and cloths. Coast clear from Punta de Bonetes to Punta de Reyes at writing; an Unalaska Indian sent [to Monterey] per the Gov.'s order. Published: Mathes (1990) Doc 3.
| Date | 1809-02-16 San Francisco (exact) |
|---|---|
| From | Luis Argüello (Comandante SF) |
| To | Gob. Arrillaga |
| Series | Provincial State Papers |
| Tomo | XIX |
| Original tomo page | 718–720 |
| Savage copy page | 266–268 |
| Scan leaf | n269–n271 |
| Document type | abstract |
| Source | Savage abstract |
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Luis Argüello (Comandante SF) to Gob. Arrillaga, 1809-02-16 San Francisco, Provincial State Papers, XIX, 718–720, Archives of California, C-A 12, Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.Cite the document by series, tomo and original tomo page, as the literature does; the C-A number locates it in the repository. To cite this catalogue entry itself, use https://archivesofcalifornia.com/record/ca12/ca12-d325.html- Previously read Undated.. Dated 10 December 1809 from the leaf.