1. 1839-11-20 · doc 1 · Informe on the 12 Nov 1837 petition of Manuel Larios for possession of the Cañada de los Pinacates, founded by José Cruz & José…
2. 1841-02-13 · doc 2 · Grants Cruz possession of terreno of San Mérida[?] w/ formalities
3. 1841-02-18 · doc 3 · Grants Franco Pacheco possession of terreno Bolsa de San Felipe, per title of 14 Oct 1840
4. 1839-03-16 · doc 4 · Note of office
5. 1842-01-16 · doc 5 · Note: secretary of 1er-district prefecture since early 1841
6. 1842-09-22 · doc 6 · Secretary of 1er-district prefecture since 4 Feb
7. 1843-01-04 · doc 7 · Re bienes de exclaustrados: temporalidades of religiosos (except charity funds) placed under Tesorería Gral
8. 1839-03-06 · doc 8 · Encloses list of pasivo credits of the ex-mission per the entrega made by Comisionado Pablo de la Portilla, for the Junta…
9. 1845-09-12 · doc 9 · Judicial investigation into the deaths (drowning) of José Antº Rodríguez, Franco Mesa & Franco González while unloading the buque…
10. 1837-03-15 · doc 10 · Carta de naturaleza granted to George Nidever, native of Tennessee, after diligencias proving good conduct/morality before…
11. 1839-03-20 · doc 11 · Mark West & John Cooper requested concession of the paraje 'Huerta del Rey'; passed to Alcalde 1º of Mont
12. 1846-01-13 · doc 12 · Note of office
13. 1835-08-22 · doc 13 · Transcribes Figueroa's 29 May oficio: 'Supuesto que los hijos del pueblo de las Flores se conforman con no recibir auxilios pª su…
14. 1839-10-14 · doc 14 · Note of office
15. 1840-07-29 · doc 15 · Note of office
16. 1845-07-10 · doc 16 · Re Juan A. Sutter: prevención to report — if Sutter 'que actualmente ocupa el presidio de Ross y la Bodega, en calidad de…
17. 1847-07-23 · doc 17 · Successor to J.L. Majors
18. 1847-08-08 · doc 18 · Complains that J.H. Nash has not given up all records &c (the Nash-defiance affair; see n119)
19. 1847-08-12 · doc 19 · Note of office
20. 1846-03-10 / 1848-03-18 · doc 20 · Members of town council petition Gov. Mason to remove George Hyde from office of Alcalde & appoint Dr. John Townsend & John C
21. 1847-07-05 · doc 21 · Note of office
22. 1848-01 · doc 22 · Note of office
23. 1848-01-13 · doc 23 · Note of office
24. 1848-01-27 · doc 24 · Note of office
25. 1848-04-28 · doc 25 · 28-citizen petition to Gov. for removal of Alcalde Wm. Blackburn
26. 1848-02-15 · doc 26 · Note of office
27. 1848-02-19 · doc 27 · Note of office
28. 1848-03-04 · doc 28 · Reports the organization of a party (of whom Beverley is one) in the Redwoods who threaten [n9:] to attack the prison of Monterey…
29. 1848-04-29 · doc 29 · Notes of office
30. 1848-05-01 · doc 30 · Note of office
31. 1848-07-25 · doc 31 · Note of office
32. 1848-12-18 · doc 32 · Note of office
33. 1848-03-24 · doc 33 · Note of office
34. 1848-04-03 · doc 34 · Note of office
35. 1848-04-29 · doc 35 · Petition signed by 134 persons to keep Mr. Blackburn as alcalde (counter to the removal petition, doc 25)
36. 1848-05-15 · doc 36 · Note of office
37. 1848-07-16 · doc 37 · Resigns his office & makes official complaint of an assault made on him when acting in his official capacity, by one Pacheco
38. 1848-03-20 · doc 38 · Note of office
39. 1848-05-08[?] · doc 39 · Note of office
40. 1848-07-28 · doc 40 · Reports there is no civil magistrate in Sta Bárbara
41. 1848-09-10 · doc 41 · Reports Mr. Byrne will not act as Alcalde; White gave public notice of his election of 1st Alcalde (no one attending)
42. 1848-09-27 · doc 42 · Declines to continue serving
43. 1848-10-09 · doc 43 · Note of office
44. 1848-10-31 · doc 44 · Note of office
45. 1848-12-29 · doc 45 · Note of office
46. 1849-01-19 · doc 46 · Petition the Gov. for a local alcalde; also for powder & lead to punish Indian horse-thieves
47. 1849-04-28 · doc 47 · Complains his district is without funds or a prison & asks for a salary
48. 1849-05-15 · doc 48 · Note of office
49. 1849-07-4 · doc 49 · Requests appointment of Danl. Hill as 1er Regidor (Hill refused, pleading want of capacity, having already filled positions of…
50. 1849-08-10 · doc 50 · Note of office
51. 1849-08-20 · doc 51 · Note of office
52. 1849-08-29 · doc 52 · Note of office
53. 1849-08-29 · doc 53 · Note of office
54. 1849-09-11 · doc 54 · Note of office
55. 1849-09-15 · doc 55 · Note of office
56. 1849-09-16 · doc 56 · Note of office
57. 1849-09-25 · doc 57 · Note of office
58. 1849-09-28 · doc 58 · Note of office
59. 1849-10-26 · doc 59 · Note of office
60. 1849-11-09 · doc 60 · Note of office
61. 1849-11-20 · doc 61 · Note of office
62. 1847-03-03 · doc 62 · Told to inform the citizens that no Legislative Council is to convene
63. 1847-10-05 · doc 63 · Note of office
64. 1849-03-02 · doc 64 · Note of office
65. 1849-06-15 · doc 65 · Note of office
66. 1849-10-15 · doc 66 · Note of office
67. 1849-10-18 · doc 67 · Note of office (future 1st US-state governor)
68. 1849-10-24 · doc 68 · Note of office
69. 1849-11-17 · doc 69 · Note of office
70. 1847-03-17 · doc 70 · Note of office
71. 1847-04-25 · doc 71 · Note of office
72. 1847-08-29 · doc 72 · Note of office
73. 1847-09-15 · doc 73 · Note of office
74. 1847-12-11 · doc 74 · Objects to the Whigs[?] — proclamation of Nov 29
75. 1847-12-26 · doc 75 · Note of office
76. 1848-02-15 · doc 76 · Note of office
77. 1849-04-20 · doc 77 · Note of office
78. 1847-04-11 · doc 78 · Asks permission of the Gov. to exercise his functions in Sta Bárbara
79. 1847-04-29 · doc 79 · Taken prisoner of war by US forces 7 Jul 1846; asks permission to go to Mexico
80. 1847-07-31 · doc 80 · Asks that the civil magistrates & settlers be forbidden from uniting Catholics in marriage, contrary to laws of the Church
81. 1847-10-30 · doc 81 · Note of office
82. 1848-12-17 · doc 82 · Note of office
83. 1847-06-23 · doc 83 · Refuses to obey Gov's order to give up the records of his office (the Nash-defiance affair, key doc — see n119)
84. 1848-02-05 · doc 84 · Gave bonds in $500 to keep the peace
85. 1848-02-21 · doc 85 · Advises that Gen. José Castro will be soon in Monterey
86. 1848-04-04 · doc 86 · Reporting arrest of Lieut. Canfield & Barras of Mormon Company for circulating counterfeit coin
87. 1844-01-16 · doc 87 · Juan Malarin (Presidte del Tribl Supr de Justª de Cal.), José Mariano Bonilla (Secretario), Juan Bta Alvarado (Gob
88. 1844-02-26 · doc 88 · Note of office
89. 1847-03-15 · doc 89 · Note of office
90. 1847-04-15 · doc 90 · Note of office
91. 1847-06-20 · doc 91 · Reports that Mr. Thompson, 2º Alcalde of Sta Cruz, desires to resign his office & leave the place
92. 1848-08-05 · doc 92 · Petition to appoint Jacob D. Hoppe as first Alcalde of their district (a magistrate in Missouri, read law with a practising…
93. 1848-08-07 · doc 93 · Will deliver docs relating to the estate as soon as inventories & valuations ready, per Gov
94. 1848-12-21 · doc 94 · Necessity of a Port Physician in San Francisco
95. 1848-05-18 · doc 95 · Announces death of W.A. Leidesdorff at 10 a.m. this date in SF & measures/steps taken for the protection of his large interests
96. 1848-05-25 · doc 96 · Complains that Father José Antº Anzar refuses to allow him to use for a court room the room hitherto so occupied, though he has 4…
97. 1848-09-08 · doc 97 · Reports release of a convict (Foxen[?] the convict) as there being no civil authority there & no place to keep the prisoner
98. 1848-04-28 · doc 98 · Petition for removal of the Alcalde: allege Wm. Blackburn unworthy of public confidence & unfit
99. 1848-09-16 · doc 99 · Note of office
100. 1848-07-11 · doc 100 · Municipal regulations & tariff for Sta Bárbara: police there will have petition-difficulties without funds/prison
101. 1848-03-19 · doc 101 · Bando: Reglamento de policía para Sta Bárbara y su partido — municipal police regulation, ~7 articles
102. 1848-04 · doc 102 · Complaint against Pablo de la Guerra for having wrongfully imprisoned him in the guard-house merely because he complained
103. 1848-03-19 · doc 103 · Names new jueces de policía for the year: Estévan Ortega, Gervacio Ayala, Inocente Lorenzana
104. 1848-08-20 · doc 104 · On necessity of retaining Stephen C. Foster as Alcalde: Foster is 'the most valuable man to the U.S. in this district of Cal.'
105. 1848-09-06 · doc 105 · Withdrawing his resignation: thanks Gov. for confidence, promises best abilities; had sent his resignation 20 Aug, which Gov
106. 1848-12-07 · doc 106 · Sobre una causa criminal: has named the jury for trial of the reo (Domingo Hernández?); asks Gov
107. 1848-12-18 · doc 107 · Election of Alcalde & execution of criminals: reports White having resigned, he was elected on the 12th & took charge
108. 1848-12-09 · doc 108 · Sentence of a reo: yesterday sentenced M. Guild for robbery committed at the casa-aduana to receive 30 lashes on the bare back
109. 1848-09-23 · doc 109 · Charge against ex-Alcalde George Hyde, C.L. Ross &c
110. 1848-12-19 · doc 110 · Sentence of two reos por desafío (dueling): jury verdict on Salvador Noto for having fired a pistol at Nicolás Silva — for…
111. 1848-04-18 · doc 111 · Hyde refers to a private letter to intrigues secretly carried on & culminating in a petition to Gov
112. 1848-03-18 · doc 112 · Formal charges agt Alcalde George Hyde (following the Mar-11 dossier, doc 104)
113. 1848-03-09 · doc 113 · Private letter defending his official conduct & promising his resignation
114. 1848-04-29 · doc 114 · Inquires if a debt contracted in the U.S. may be collected in Cal
115. 1848-02-06 · doc 115 · Re José, Chief of an Indian tribe [San Diego area]: appeared with some of his people, was kindly treated
116. 1848-02-06 · doc 116 · Indian depredations: gives notice that to keep the Indians who are constantly raiding on the ranchos & running off their horses…
117. 1848-01-13 · doc 117 · Appointed by Gov. Mason, accepts office this day in letter to the Gov.
118. 1848-12-14 · doc 118 · Encloses proceedings of the trial before the 'People's Court of Cal.' of C.E. Pickett for the killing of Mr. R. Alderman
119. 1848-01-12 · doc 119 · Frauds by James D. Hutton, late surveyor of the district
120. 1848-01-29 · doc 120 · Appointed by Gov. Mason, subject to instructions from Alcalde Pedro C. Carrillo of Sta Bárbara
121. 1848-01-29 · doc 121 · Horse-stealing: reports horse-stealing going on strongly in his district during last week
122. 1848-01-22 · doc 122 · Advises Gov. that he has, under Gov's orders, appointed a subaltern alcalde for the Mission Dolores, viz. Robt. T. Ridley
123. 1848-01-27 · doc 123 · Note of office
124. 1848-01-31 · doc 124 · Commandt — note of office
125. 1849-09-20 · doc 125 · Meeting of citizens: notify Gov. that when he issued his proclamation for election of officers the population was quite small…
126. 1849-?? · doc 126 · Want of a civil officer much felt by citizens of town & valley of Napa
127. 1849-09-05[?] · doc 127 · Accepts the office of Judge of the Superior Court, to which people of SF & San José have elected him
128. 1849-10-25 · doc 128 · Need of funds for civil expenses: citizens after town have already voluntarily contributed $1,900 for prosecution of criminals…
129. 1849-10-18 · doc 129 · Resigns his position of Judge & President of the Superior Tribunal of Cal. (elected 1st US-state governor Nov 1849)
130. 1849-11-07 · doc 130 · On calclas[?] & their district, for mining: advises of his election as alcalde for the district, asks Gov's ratification &…
131. 1849-06-15 · doc 131 · Sale of property by priest: Indians complain the priest is trying to sell horses in the mission which were bred expressly for…
132. 1849-?? · doc 132 · From Sacramento dist. to prevent convention: no choice of Prefect for that district made by the people
133. 1849-05-13 · doc 133 · Execution of an Indian criminal: Juan Antonio, a neophyte of San Gabriel, charged with many murders, burglary, theft, aiding &…
134. 1849-05-22 · doc 134 · Election of municipal officers for rest of year, took place 17 Jun[?], oath 20th, delivered office to new 1º Alcalde: José del C
135. 1849-10-15 · doc 135 · Resigns his office, unable to attend to its duties
136. 1849-11-08 · doc 136 · Resigns; speaks of the necessity of having in this dist. a judge of 1ª instª with criminal jurisdiction; recommends Robt. A
137. 1849-11-20 · doc 137 · Dr. King (U.S. Army), elected 3er Regidor, cannot act under Mexican law which forbids any military officer from being a member of…
138. 1849-?? · doc 138 · Asks for Mexican law books in order to administer justice under the laws of Mexico as required of him
139. 1849-05-15 · doc 139 · Tenders his resignation to take effect upon election of another magistrate
140. 1849-06-29 · doc 140 · Troubles in San Francisco: confidentially tells him constant appeals brought to him agt the Chief Alcalde Dr. T.M. Leavenworth
141. 1849-08-20 / 08-21 · doc 141 · Note of office; submits for Gov's approval appointments of N.B. Smith & Félix Buelna as Sub-Prefects of the district
142. 1849-08-29 · doc 142 · Elected last Feb; recommends prompt action by Gov. to provide the dist. with authorities for coming winter
143. 1849-10-24 · doc 143 · Note of office
144. 1849-10-29 · doc 144 · Superior Tribunal recommends appt of 1 additional Judge of 1st Instance for San José; suggests J.T. Richardson
145. 1849-11-09 · doc 145 · Notes of office
146. 1849-11-23 · doc 146 · Resigns his office
147. 1849-08-01 · doc 147 · Resolutions of a public meeting to constitute a municipal govt & elect a delegate to the Convention at Monterey
148. 1849-09-25 · doc 148 · Resigns his office
149. 1849-10-06 · doc 149 · Asks that the town authorities be placed in possession of the Adobe building on the Plaza, now occupied by the Collector of the…
150. 1849-08-02 · doc 150 · Notes of office
151. 1849-08-08 · doc 151 · Request, by order of council, 'the town pledges its faith, that public funds for which it shall be responsible & to return…
152. 1849-05-31 · doc 152 · Cuenta del Ayuntamiento — municipal accounts, cobrado (Derecho de 5 tabernas á $3 = $15; 1 tienda; 1 billar $2.50
153. 1849-07-04 · doc 153 · In name of the Ayuntamiento, represents the need that Sr
154. 1849-06-21 · doc 154 · In reference to the bill of $600 presented by Alcalde Leavenworth of SF for the expenses of an express from here to Monterey…
155. 1846-04-23 · doc 155 · Note of office
156. 1847-06-28 · doc 156 · Petition: represent that many surveys of ranchos & towns were made by Mr
157. 1848-01-31 · doc 157 · Justification report re the Indians: says that he has raised a small crop of wheat in the mission farm at the Pala, & had induced…
158. 1848-09-29 · doc 158 · Note of office
159. 1849-07-20 · doc 159 · J.L. Majors (Alcalde), Wm. H. Hardy, Wm. Anderson, Griffith L
160. 1848-03-24 · doc 160 · Foxen's crime & complaint against Col. Stevenson's interference
161. 1849-05-29 · doc 161 · Synopsis of various political movements in that place
162. 1849-05-16 · doc 162 · Represent that they have been with the Hon. T.M
163. 1847-05-18 · doc 163 · Petition Kearny to appoint Wm. B. Ide to some office, he being a competent land surveyor & possessing the requisite instruments…
164. 1847-05-30 · doc 164 · Party in favor of independence of Cal. from U.S.: says the persons opposed to Alcalde Hyde are open advocates of Cal
165. 1848-05-08 · doc 165 · Vicente Guerrero, 2º Alcalde of Los Angeles
166. 1848-05-22 · doc 166 · Note of office
167. 1849-09-01 · doc 167 · On state of missions Santa Clara & San José: in obedience to orders proceeded to said missions to report upon present needs, as…
168. 1848-05-17 · doc 168 · Municipal revenue & expenses: amt collected 1st 4 months of the year $173 from duties imposed by a territorial law on stores…
169. 1848-05-16 · doc 169 · Municipal affairs: since the Gov. appointed him alcalde (displacing the newly elected authorities) an unfriendly disposition on…
170. 1848-06-22 · doc 170 · Petition the Gov. to appoint an alcalde in place of John Townsend, whose absence from the district will be longer than compatible…
171. 1848-07-16 · doc 171 · Arrangement with Indian Chief; hostility of Californians in the district toward foreigners; Salvador Pacheco
172. 1848-07-22 · doc 172 · Note of office
173. 1848-09-10 · doc 173 · About the alcalde's office: on receipt of letter from Secy of State accepting his resignation, called on Mr
174. 1848-08-22 · doc 174 · Notice for election given to the public: quotes 'Whereas His Excellency R.B
175. 1848-03-20 · doc 175 · About Alcalde Hyde: referring to the recommendation sent to the Gov
176. 1848-05-26 · doc 176 · Removal of a Justice: by virtue of his authority removes Francisco Ortega from office of Alcalde of San Buenaventura
177. 1848-11-13 · doc 177 · Announce that Dr. [R.] Gildea[?] & [J.S.] Fowler were on the 11th elected 1º & 2º Alcalde respectively for dist. of Sacramento
178. 1847-08-22 · doc 178 · On irregularities of his predecessor [J.H.] Nash
179. 1847-04-29 · doc 179 · On the nature of civil govt in Cal.: says he fully agrees with Alcalde Walter Colton that as a military officer he (Sherman) is…
180. 1847-09-06 · doc 180 · Notes of office
181. 1847-09-27 · doc 181 · Can't send acct of customs rev'd in this country during 2nd & 3rd quarters 1847 — none was rec'd
182. 1848-02-04 · doc 182 · Instructions: to require all idle Indians or other persons who have no masters or employers to find a home or employment, or they…
183. 1847-05-18 · doc 183 · On Indian affairs: as Sub-Indian Agent will cooperate earnestly in ending Indian depredations & troubles on the frontier
184. 1847-04-19 · doc 184 · On Indian affairs: Indians in vicinity of lower part of Red river [Colorado] &c
185. 1847-07-12 · doc 185 · Indian murders in Sacramento valley & other outrages by Whites
186. 1847-08-15 · doc 186 · Arrest of Indian-murderers: reports Gov's orders carried out — Armijo, Smith ('Growling Smith') & John Egger have been arrested…
187. 1847-12-20 · doc 187 · Statistical & other information on the district (per Gov's order of 18 Sept)
188. 1847-09-01 · doc 188 · About Indians & property of the mission [San Luis Rey]
189. 1849-08-04 · doc 189 · 'Murder of an Indn' & Vallejo's essay on Indian character & efforts to civilize them
190. 1847-10-17 · doc 190 · On affairs of San Diego mission: occupant of the mission states he was left in charge of the mission & property Aug 1846 by…
191. 1847-06-07 · doc 191 · Arms & horses seized by U.S. Vols from Frenchmen
192. 1847-10-17 · doc 192 · Decision of Commodore Stockton re Richard's claim; report by Wm. T. Maddox (Lt. U.S. Marines, Col
193. 1847-05-03 · doc 193 · Sufferings & complaints: relates a long story of wrongs suffered at the hands of natives & even at the hands of the Amn…
194. 1847-08-16 · doc 194 · Petition Gov. Mason to appoint John Townsend Alcalde to succeed George Hyde (understood to be on point of resigning)
195. 1847-06-27 · doc 195 · On Mormon newspaper assertions: sends a copy of the 'Star,' the Mormon paper, containing a hit agt him, Hyde, under a very smooth…
196. 1847-06-29 · doc 196 · All efforts to get the town records from Nash, the former magistrate, unsuccessful — he refused to surrender them (Nash-defiance…
197. 1847-06-20 · doc 197 · Reports that inasmuch as said Thompson intends to leave Sta Cruz dist., it is necessary to appoint an energetic person to the…
198. 1847-06-24 · doc 198 · Disorderly condition of the town: disorders & irregularities prevailing in the village constantly on the increase — one of the…
199. 1847-06-23 · doc 199 · About public records: declines to comply with the Gov's order of [8 June] requiring him to deliver to Mr. L.W
200. 1847-06-18 · doc 200 · Asks a small military force, for abt ½ hour, to break up a faro-bank in the town producing much misery & distress among its…
201. 1847-08-22 · doc 201 · Re execution of a criminal: has heard from Judge Colton of Mont
202. 1847-05-30 · doc 202 · Re a public meeting to depose Geo. Hyde as Alcalde: encloses a placard calling a pub
203. 1847-05-27 · doc 203 · On jurisdiction of the office of Alcalde & judicial powers of Alcaldes in general
204. 1847-05-29 · doc 204 · About Alcalde Nash: says he knows Nash well — is unfit for Alcalde
205. 1847-05-30 · doc 205 · About Alcalde Nash's conduct & pub. matters in the district: the archives of the dist. are yet in possession of Mr
206. 1847-05[?] · doc 206 · Vallejo seems to be the only person competent for making titles to lots in the town of Sonoma, the site already granted &…
207. 1847-05-22 · doc 207 · Petition Kearny to appt George Hyde Alcalde of SF to fill vacancy occasioned by resignation of Edwin Bryant, having full…
208. 1847-06-05 · doc 208 · Antº Suñol, Dolores Pacheco, José Noriega, José Fernández, Salvio Hanks[?], Wm
209. 1847-05-15 · doc 209 · About civil authority in San Bernardino dist.: Indians in the dist
210. 1847-05 · doc 210 · Held a meeting & resolved to address the Gov., recommending John H. Nash be continued as Alcalde of the dist
211. 1847-05-01 · doc 211 · Represent to Gov. Kearny that they were elected by the people of the dist. as a Junta for the better regulation of the same
212. 1847-04-16 · doc 212 · Note of office
213. 1847-05-02 · doc 213 · Resigns his office to take effect as soon as his successor can be appointed
214. 1847-06-29 · doc 214 · Mr. Reed has entered upon his duties as Sheriff
215. 1847-07-02 · doc 215 · Disorderly state of the place: during Alcalde Hyde's absence, disorders & licentious conduct so great that peace & security of…
216. 1847-02-26 · doc 216 · Urges the necessity of providing the office of civil magistrate with an interpreter & translator of the Sp. lang
217. 1847-11-16 · doc 217 · Protest agt the admission of James F. Reed and John Murphy as members of town council, on the plea that they were not elected by…
218. 1847-10-05 · doc 218 · Note of office
219. 1847-11-16 · doc 219 · Election of municipal council: reports duly elected on 15 ult. (only 2 or 3 natives allowed) as town council
220. 1847-11-21 · doc 220 · Advises having turned over office to Julian Urzúa, duly elected to succeed him
221. 1847-12-05 · doc 221 · Reports following persons duly elected on 3d Inst. under Gov's instructions to form town council: Lieut. Fine, John T
222. 1848-04-17 · doc 222 · On trials by jury: referring to his decision in the case agt Pedro Badillo, says he tried & sentenced him without a jury, because…
223. 1847-05-26 · doc 223 · Election of Alcaldes: under instructions of Col
224. 1847-12-26 · doc 224 · Note of office
225. 1847-10-30 · doc 225 · Proceedings in trial of Antº Armijo, Robt. Smith ('Growling Smith') & John Egger, accused of murder of Indians (the Cosumnes…
226. 1847-10-18 · doc 226 · Assures of his strong desire to cooperate in preserving order & administering justice, but the necessity of seeking means for…
227. 1847-09-15 · doc 227 · About retaining Walter Colton as Alcalde of Monterey: aware of importance of Colton's services; will not withdraw him at present
228. 1847-12-31 · doc 228 · On formation of a new district with an Alcalde: petition to form a new dist
229. 1847-12-19 · doc 229 · On election of proper persons for 1º & 2º Alcaldes; necessity of annulling such elections & using the offices of proper persons
230. 1847-12-05 · doc 230 · His resignation & reasons: has endeavored to do his duty but finds it necessary to resign his commission — the law had been taken…
231. 1847-07-3 · doc 231 · Object to the municipal elections effected in the town as being illegal; recommend the Gov
232. 1847-12-01 · doc 232 · Recommends that as Henry D. Fitch, now returned to San Diego, does not want to act as Alcalde, the acting one Lieut. R
233. 1848-02-05 · doc 233 · Bound jointly & severally in sum of $5,000 to U.S. Authorities in Cal.; conditions of the obligation
234. 1847-12-28 · doc 234 · On affairs of the pueblo: matters originally bad growing worse — large portion of the people lazy, addicted to gambling, no…
235. 1848-11-15 · doc 235 · Hawaiian Consul: advises appointment by the King of Geo. Frael[?] Allen to be Consul for all ports in Cal
236. 1847-02-26 · doc 236 · Pardon: by virtue of his power, 'and in the intention of contributing to the tranquillity of the territory by the return of its…
237. 1847-02-10 · doc 237 · Ask for a passage to Mexico: 'Hacen presente que desde el 7 de Julio del año pdo. que las fuerzas Ams
238. 1848-07-12 · doc 238 · Arrival of Pío and Andrés Pico: announces arrival of Don Pío Pico at San Juan Capistrano on Sunday last, no communications for…
239. 1848-07-22 · doc 239 · On receiving gold ore as security for duties: accompany proceedings of a meeting at City Hall. Resolutions: 1. Gov
240. 1847-12-08 · doc 240 · On divorces: 'Neither he nor any alcalde possess any authority to grant a divorce… If your husband has abandoned you and left the…
241. 1847-02-26 · doc 241 · A committee of 5 (H.A. Green, J.H. Nash, M.G. Vallejo, Capt. Grigsby, M.E
242. 1848-07-27 · doc 242 · Petition that gold wrought in convenient shapes may be rec'd at the Custom House
243. 1848-11-25 · doc 243 · On organizing a govt for Cal.: apologizes he did not convey his exact meaning in conversation, wished to convey that if on…
244. 1848-09-18 · doc 244 · On supplies of ammunition & condition of Oregon: rec'd the liberal supplies of arms & ammunition sent by Mason
245. 1848-08-03 · doc 245 · By Gov. Mason's appt
246. 1848-08-22 · doc 246 · Owing to excessive increase in prices of commodities since the discovery of gold in the placers, his present salary insufficient
247. 1847-07-14 · doc 247 · About John H. Nash (late Alcalde at Sonoma) & John Ricord (late Attorney Genl at Sandwich Islds)
248. 1848-07-31 · doc 248 · On regulating weights for gold: gold now almost entire currency in Cal., no law to regulate weights, much confusion
249. 1848-04-04 · doc 249 · Reports arrest of Lieut. Canfield, Barras, Sergt
250. 1847-03[?] · doc 250 · On armed opposition in Sonoma & Northern Cal.: courts as at present constituted bring justice into disrepute
251. 1847-03-20 · doc 251 · On missions of San José & Santa Clara — horse-thieves & necessity for a prison on the San Joaquín river
252. 1847-03-23 · doc 252 · Opinion on public affairs, men & measures: something must be done quickly to avert the horrors that yet await this unhappy land
253. 1847-03-23 · doc 253 · (cont. of doc 251) Candid character-sketch of officeholder candidates & broad denunciation of the naval/Frémont regime
254. 1848-07-11 · doc 254 · Proceedings about a cannon stolen at Sta Bárbara; inhabitants made to pay for it
255. 1848-02-08 · doc 255 · Appointment of alcaldes & auxiliary justices: filled the blank in the office of Alcalde for San Bernardino with the naming of…
256. 1848-09-03 · doc 256 · Accepts the judgeship for the Northern Dist. tendered him by the Gov., 'altho' agt his interests, in his desire to see some…
257. 1848-09-08 · doc 257 · Petition Gov. to order an election for two members of the Common Council to fill vacancies occasioned by resignation of Glover &…
258. 1848-07-11 · doc 258 · Civil-Govt troubles with the Alcaldes & satisfactory results (the full LA Alcalde-Foster reinstatement narrative, cf
259. 1848-08-09 · doc 259 · Re condition of San Diego Mission: unless willing to remain long in charge of the mission (if left in present state the property…
260. 1847-12-27 · doc 260 · Note of office; P.S. to doc 257 noting one of the 6 enclosed docs
261. 1847-04-25 · doc 261 · Indian depredations: took a stroll by the Contra Costa of SF, having heard great complaints agt the Indians
262. 1847-06 · doc 262 · Indian depredations — bad state of society at San Luis Obispo: society reduced to the most trying state
263. 1848-03-04 · doc 263 · Reports a party to establish an independent govt & attack the prison of Monterey (fuller than doc 32)
264. 1847-03-10 · doc 264 · State that Estudillo's term as Alcalde has expired
265. 1848-03-10 · doc 265 · Trial of an Indian from Lower Cal.: encloses a letter to Gov. from P.E. Duarte, Juez 1º de Paz at San Vicente, L
266. 1848-03-20 · doc 266 · On Alcalde's duties & municipal affairs: recommends the Chief judicial authority be disconnected from the town council & not…
267. 1848-03-19 · doc 267 · On charges agt him & his resignation: proceedings of town council agt him thoroughly unfair & unjust
268. 1848-08-06 · doc 268 · Effects existing in the mission this day rec'd by him from E.L. Brown
269. 1848-09-03 · doc 269 · On appt of Sub-Indian Agent & need of keeping military force in dist.: understands Capt. J.D
270. 1849-06-04 · doc 270 · Among other property at the mission per a report sent to Major Canby, there were [same livestock list as doc 266]
271. 1847-05-27 · doc 271 · On Indian affairs & pub. property (a fuller/parallel version of doc 183): thanks for appt as Sub-Indian Agent
272. 1849-05-23 · doc 272 · Elección de Ayuntamiento: en virtud de su orden se celebró la elección; nombrados
273. 1849-08-23 · doc 273 · Participa que ha empezado á ejercer la Prefectura del Distrito David Spence, por lo que ha quedado vacante su cargo de 2º Regidor
274. 1849-08-10 · doc 274 · Renuncia su empleo (que le fue concedido por elección el 20 de Mayo) por tener que ausentarse de la población
275. 1849-08-29 · doc 275 · En la elección para cubrir la vacante de Regidor (por haber sido nombrado Prefecto del Distrito David Spence) fue nombrado él…
276. 1849-09-01 · doc 276 · Pide 12 fusiles con sus municiones pª armar gente y hacer respetar las disposiciones del Juzgado
277. 1849-09-21 · doc 277 · Que Joaquín Carrillo le presentó el nombramiento que le expidió pª Prefecto del Distrito y lo puso en posesión de dicho empleo
278. 1849-10-26 · doc 278 · El día anterior recibió su nota en que le avisa que el Gob. lo ha nombrado Juez de 1ª Instancia del Distrito
279. 1849-09-21 · doc 279 · Recibió el Despacho de Prefecto del Distrito y tomó posesión del empleo el 16 de aquel mes
280. 1849-09-21 · doc 280 · Pidiendo sean castigados con azotes los delitos leves
281. 1849-03-08 · doc 281 · Excitándolo á aceptar el empleo: la Comisión al examinar las causales que alega en su apoyo sólo ha encontrado que su modestia es…
282. 1849-08-29 · doc 282 · Remitiendo notas de Daniel Hill renunciando el empleo de Regidor
283. 1849-08-24 · doc 283 · Acuerdo del Ayuntamiento sobre terrenos pª la población: el Ayuntamiento aprobó un acuerdo de 9 artículos
284. 1849-10-15 · doc 284 · Informe sobre solicitud del Juez de San Juan Bautista (apoyada por el Sub-Prefecto) sobre mandar levantar el plano de la…
285. 1849-10-1[?] · doc 285 · Apoyando la petición del Juez 1º (doc 282): reiterates the case that the Ex-Misión was declared pueblo in 1826, cabecera del 1er…
286. 1848-02-07 · doc 286 · Pregón sobre denuncio de una mina de azogue: se presentó el ciudadano mexicano José Suñol denunciando una mina de azogue…
287. 1848-06-10 · doc 287 · Note of office
288. 1849-04-10 · doc 288 · Entrega de los Archivos públicos: recibió su nota oficial de 21 Feb sobre entregar los protocolos y papeles oficiales del…
289. 1849-07-23 · doc 289 · Sobre autorización de un matrimonio por sacerdote protestante, siendo uno de los cónyuges católico, con desprecio de leyes dadas…
290. 1848-05-24 · doc 290 · Note of office
291. 1848-05-26 · doc 291 · Edicto mandando á Franco Ortega, Juez Auxiliar de San Buenaventura, entregue inmediatamente el mando á Isaac Callahan (cf
292. 1848-05-30 · doc 292 · Pidiendo un piquete de soldados pª pasar á Misión de San Buenaventura y traer presa á Vicenta Sánchez de Elwell por haberlo…
293. 1848-05-11 · doc 293 · Ha recibido el Despacho de Juez del 15 del ppdo., que acepta con reconocimiento
294. 1848-07-28 · doc 294 · Sobre injurias que le ha hecho el Comte del punto sospechándolo cómplice del robo de un cañón (Californio side of doc 252)
295. 1847-12 · doc 295 · Note of office
296. 1847-06-20 · doc 296 · Note of office
297. 1847-12 · doc 297 · Hace renuncia del empleo pª que lo nombró en 22 de Nov anterior
298. 1847-12-11 · doc 298 · Sobre dificultades para poner en vigor su Decreto prohibiendo la venta de licores embriagantes á los indios — defectos de que…
299. 1847-03-13 · doc 299 · Acordando de robo é incendio de su rancho por una partida de gente de Frémont: en Dic
300. 1847-03-09 · doc 300 · Certifican ser cierto lo que dice Mariano Soberanes en su solicitud al Gob
301. 1847-03-13 · doc 301 · 1 casa de adobe de 28 varas frente, 6 anchor, 5½ de alto, techo de vigas de pino y 5,000 tejas, con un tapanco en que había 4,000…
302. 1847-04-15 · doc 302 · Renunciando su empleo de Juez: en Sept del año anterior fue nombrado Alcalde por A.B
303. 1847-06-05 · doc 303 · Participando que en la elección pª Alcaldes de la jurisdicción, celebrada en 9 de Mayo último, fueron nombrados por el Colegio…
304. 1846-05-13 · doc 304 · Nombrado en 1º de Abril de aquel año por el Gob. Pío Pico, en virtud de renuncia que hizo Enrique Domingo Fitch
305. 1846-05-13 · doc 305 · Note of office
306. 1846-04-20 · doc 306 · Habérsele nombrado Gob. de Cal. el Presidente de la República
307. 1846-05-09 · doc 307 · Conservar íntegros todos los ingresos á disposición de la Comandancia Gral de su mando pª las emergencias de la guerra
308. 1846-05-12 · doc 308 · Nota del Ministro de Guerra y Marina sobre organización de fuerzas y cuando de fondos por la defensa del territorio
309. 1846-05-15 · doc 309 · Orden de entregar á la Tesorería Departamental los ingresos que en su nota anterior le previno tuviese á la disposición de la…
310. 1846-05-15 · doc 310 · Entrega de fondos á la Prefectura: que el Gob
311. 1846-05-16 · doc 311 · Entrega de todos los fondos de la Aduana al Tesorero Departamental: recibió sus 3 notas oficiales (9, 14, 15 de aquel mes)
312. 1846-05-16 · doc 312 · No puede entregar las ⅔ partes de los productos de la Aduana, por las razones que expresa
313. 1846-07-13 · doc 313 · Acta de fidelidad al Gobierno Mexicano: 'En el puerto de Monterey á los 13 días del mes de Julio de 1846, reunidos en la casa del…
314. 1848-06-10 · doc 314 · Acusando al Alcalde de aquel lugar, John Price, por haber faltado á la ley en una demanda sobre un molino perteneciente á la finca
315. 1848-09-08 · doc 315 · Sobre arrendamiento de la Misión de San Diego por Stevenson
316. 1848-09-27 · doc 316 · Renunciando el empleo por encontrarse sumamente enfermo y no poder servirlo más, á pesar de sus buenos deseos
317. 1847-03-10 · doc 317 · Acusando de arbitrariedad al Comte Militar Teniente Maddox
318. 1847-03-13 · doc 318 · In relation to imprisonment of Pinto (answering doc 315)
319. 1848-02-12 · doc 319 · Gives notice of the election of a 2º Alcalde of San Juan
320. 1849-03-24 · doc 320 · Gives notice of his intention to resign his office of Alcalde
321. 1849-03-25 · doc 321 · Reports the proceedings of a jury trial of Paulett Beauchamp, charged with the murder of 'Indian Pedro'
322. 1849-04-14 · doc 322 · Asks to resign his office of 1º Alcalde
323. 1849-04-16 · doc 323 · Memorial on civil/military authority in the LA district (English version paralleling docs 257/321; rich district description)
324. 1849-04-30 · doc 324 · Reports escape of prisoners charged with committing rape on a married woman
325. 1849-05[?] · doc 325 · Respecting the state of his District & wants
326. 1849-10-06 · doc 326 · Respecting the ownership of certain mines
327. 1849-11-01 · doc 327 · Encloses Mr. Collins' commission as Justice of the Peace of San Francisco
328. 1849-05-11 · doc 328 · (2 docs) 1º Reports the trial, sentence & execution of Antº Valencia for the murder of Edward Files
329. 1849-05-16 · doc 329 · Reports his having been elected Alcalde & asks what are the powers of the Town Council
330. 1849-06-01 · doc 330 · Order relative to F. Rolles [Theodore Rolls] under sentence to be confined at Sonoma
331. 1849-08-03 · doc 331 · Town Election in San Diego
332. 1849-08-30 · doc 332 · In compliance with a resolution of the Ayuntamiento, list of the Officers elected at previous meetings held during the past…
333. 1849-09-11 · doc 333 · (2 docs) 1º Respecting ordinance of Town Council; 2º Respecting to authorize the payment of a Clerk the sum of $3000/annum
334. 1849-09-21 · doc 334 · (2 docs) 1º Names Mr. Helme Sheriff & Ryland as Clerk of Court of 1ª Instancia; 2º (Sept 29) Notifying that have appointed Capt
335. 1849-09-27 · doc 335 · Respecting the appt of Sheriff R.C. Hays
336. 1849-09-29 · doc 336 · Asks for the appt of Notary Public
337. 1849-10-03 · doc 337 · Enclosing petition for a special election at Sonoma
338. 1849-10-03 · doc 338 · Enclosing for examination triplicate bills of the Placer Times for $600 against the U.S
339. 1849-02-11 · doc 339 · Petition of the Citizens of San Juan Bautista for a local Alcalde & for powder & lead to punish Indian horse-thieves (in Spanish
340. 1849-02-20 · doc 340 · Papers relating to the trial of Domingo Hernández and sentence of jury & preparation for the execution
341. 1849-02-22 · doc 341 · Reports after the execution of sentence of jury in the trial of Hernández
342. 1849-11-16 · doc 342 · Respecting election of Alcaldes
343. 1849-04-17 · doc 343 · Transcribes letter of Pío Pico and proceedings of Alcalde Foster in case of J.J. Warner charged with stealing cattle & mules
344. 1849-05-31 · doc 344 · Acknowledges receipt of the Secy of State's letter of 30 April approving the investment of $500 for building a jail
345. 1849-06-04 · doc 345 · Asks for new election in San Francisco for the government of certain civil affairs
346. 1848-06-10 · doc 346 · (Spanish full text of doc 312: accuses Alcalde John Price re the Wilson mill dispute at Mission SLO
347. 1849-06-12 · doc 347 · (3 docs, Spanish full) 1º Comunica el robo hecho por los indios gentiles en diversos ranchos de algunas manadas de caballada…
348. 1849-04-28 · doc 348 · Solicita se le proporcionen leyes para dirigir sus procedimientos en el Juzgado de su cargo y cárcel para asegurar á los…
349. 1849-05-13 · doc 349 · (Spanish full, 3+ docs) 1º Da informe de algunas dificultades ocurridas contra su autoridad en el Distrito de su cargo, y pide al…
350. 1849-11-06 · doc 350 · Transcribe la Comunicación de Agustín Olvera en la cual le participa el nombramiento; & (Nov 14) Foster → H.W
351. 1849-11-16 · doc 351 · Representación fundada sobre la venta de bienes espirituales á los indios de San Juan Bautista, en infracción de la Proclama de…
352. 1849-11-01 · doc 352 · Comunica las fracciones producidas por los tres Municipales, mandó cobrar sobre licores ya despachados por la Aduana
353. 1849-10-31 · doc 353 · (Spanish full of the sampling read n237 doc) Comienza las molestias de los Sres Boiven & Co
354. 1849-08-30 / 08-31 · doc 354 · Little renuncia el nombramiento de 2º Regidor del Ayuntamiento
355. 1849-10-02 · doc 355 · Comunica según circular del Gob. haber nombrado Juez de la Prefectura á su cargo al C. Franco Arce
356. 1849-05-08[?] · doc 356 · Comunica haber solicitado salarios varios individuos pª fábrica en la Cárcel
357. 1849-11 · doc 357 · Comunica haber recibido 114 ejemplares de la Constitución y una Proclama del Gob
358. 1849-11 · doc 358 · Comunica que habiendo recibido en Sept nombramiento de Juez de 1ª Instª de San Antº, hizo una carta oficial al Alcalde 1º José…
359. 1841-07-24 / 07-30 · doc 359 · Solicitud de un terreno, con el parecer del Prefecto pidiendo que informe el Juez de Paz de Mont
360. 1841-11-10 · doc 360 · Solicitud al terreno de Salinas en el Puerto de San Quintín (Frontera de la Baja California) y su título original expedido en 27…
361. 1842-05-13 · doc 361 · Note of office
362. 1839-03-27 · doc 362 · Firman la toma de razón de catorce concesiones de terrenos, y dan la posesión correspondiente (14 land grants)
363. 1841-01-27 · doc 363 · Informa sobre una solicitud de un terreno de Tribunal Vieco[?]
364. 1841-02-10 · doc 364 · Note of office
365. 1839-02-11 · doc 365 · Expediente sobre la solicitud del paraje 'San Ramón'
366. 1839-02-14 · doc 366 · Solicita la concesión de un solar en el establecimiento de San Juan Bautista; el Col
367. 1839-02-14 · doc 367 · Solicitud sobre el paraje 'San Antonio', informe de Juan J. Ayala (Alcalde encargado de San Luis Obispo)
368. 1837-10-21 · doc 368 · Solicita el paraje 'La Carbonera'; informe de Antº Rodríguez Alcalde auxiliar de la Villa de Branciforte
369. 1839-02 · doc 369 · Carta particular en que suplica la concesión de la 'Isla de Sta Catalina' recomendando además el título su amigo Cosme Peña
370. 1839-06-17 · doc 370 · Solicita el paraje 'Agua Puerca' en las inmediaciones de la Cañada de Sta Cruz; informe de Fr. Antº Suárez Admor de esta Misión
371. 1835-10-02 · doc 371 · Solicitud de un terreno; informe de Juan Alviso (Alcalde de San José) que dice que el solicitante no tenía carta de naturaleza ni…
372. 1836 · doc 372 · Note of office
373. 1836-02-23 · doc 373 · Note of office
374. 1837 · doc 374 · Note of office
375. 1837-04-23 · doc 375 · Note of office
376. 1839-05-11 · doc 376 · Note of office
377. 1794[?]-10-12[?] · doc 377 · Comunica haber reconocido las pequeñas piedras achavadas que con carta 12 de 13 de Julio ult. le remitió
378. 1844–1846 · doc 378 · Florencio Serrano (Alcalde const. y Juez 1ª inst. interino, 1844); Marcelino Escobar (Alcalde 1º const. y Juez 1ª inst., 1845)
379. 1845-09 · doc 379 · Autoriza la venta de un terreno de dos solares y de ganado mayor situado en la mitad del Depto de San Pedro, comenzando desde la…
380. 1847-02-25 · doc 380 · Note of office
381. 1848-05-05 · doc 381 · Acusa recibo á remitir el Decreto de 7 de Abril en que le pidió el Decreto de la Exma Asamblea que anula la venta de Misiones…
382. 1849-06-12 · doc 382 · Notes of office
383. 1782-01-11 · doc 383 · Decreto ordenando recoger la moneda de plata en pesos, acuñada con un troquel en el lugar de 1782, se grabó 1672, á fin de…
384. 1847-06-10→18 · doc 384 · (Spanish full of docs 12–16 in the register — the Sta Clara/San José mission dispute, cf. doc 167)
385. 1847-03-29 · doc 385 · Verbatim heading: '1847.- Marzo 29.- Mont. Ten. Coronel Victor Prudon. - al Gobr
386. 1849-05-12 · doc 386 · Certificación firmada por Nicolás García Curie[?], José Mª Bonilla & Miguel Ávila Serrano dando fe de la conducta de G
387. 1848-05-31 · doc 387 · Informe respecto de las Misiones: siendo el Sr Col. Pío Pico el medio que se ha adoptado para evitar la ruina
388. 1848-02-02 · doc 388 · Protesta contra la resolución de Mason relativa á la venta de las tierras de la Misión de Sta Clara y de San José (en Inglés y…
389. 1849-07-17 · doc 389 · Solicitando su aprobación para el contrato celebrado con D. James D
390. 1849-07-20 · doc 390 · Protesta de varios indígenas de la Misión, que el Alcalde eleva al Col
391. 1847-07-30 · doc 391 · Pide que se obligue á los administradores ó arrendatarios de las tierras Misionales de Sta Inés á rendir sus cuentas, pagando con…
392. 1848-03-03 · doc 392 · Comunica que habiendo hecho compra á Oliver Delesque de la Huerta de árboles de San Juan Bautista, cuyo título fue expedido á…
393. 1848-08-30 · doc 393 · Comunica haber recibido su nota (18 de aquel) en el Sumario que le acompaña de los muebles y enseres pertenecientes á la Misión…
394. 1846-06-08 · doc 394 · Autorizan al Fr. de la venta de la Misión de San Diego á favor de D
395. 1848-02-09 · doc 395 · Da las gracias por la resolución satisfactoria; da conocimiento de queja contra los arrendatarios de la Misión de Sta Inés
396. 1848-01-30 · doc 396 · Comunica haberse convenido con el arrendatario José Mª Covarrubias sobre el pago de lo que adeudaba del arrendamiento del año…
397. 1849 · doc 397 · Comunica que habiendo en la Misión de San Buenaventura una viña llamada 'Sta Gertrudis' que había sufrido mucho por no ser…
398. 1848-03-21 · doc 398 · Acusa recibo á su comunicación (14 del corriente) y en consecuencia le expone la razón de los acreedores que se presentaron á la…
399. 1848-07-31 · doc 399 · Pide se prohíba á las autoridades civiles el acto de unir á los católicos en matrimonio por un contrario á las leyes de la…
400. 1848–1849 · doc 400 · THE STA CLARA/SAN JOSÉ MISSION-SALE CONFLICT DOSSIER (running Spanish correspondence, ~9 docs): Padre Real → Gob
401. 1847-03-22 · doc 401 · Adjuntándole el título del Col. Micheltorena de acreditar su propiedad á la Huerta de San Juan, la que le había sido ocupada por…
402. 1848-02-16 · doc 402 · Recomendándole su satisfactoria resolución & despacho á los asuntos de su representación elevó ante el D
403. 1849-07-23 · doc 403 · Savage's head: '1849. Julio 23. - S. José. (Copia N.o 3.) Ant. Mª Pico — al P.dre Real.' Abstract
404. 1849-07-23 · doc 404 · Savage's head: '1849. Julio 23. - Sta. Clara. P.dre Real. a Ant.o Mª Pico.' Abstract
405. 1847-10-14 · doc 405 · Savage's head: '1847. - Oct. 14. - Mont. Fr. J. Mª S. del Real. — al Gob.r &'; underlined summary
406. 1848-04-04 · doc 406 · Savage's head: '1848. - April 4. - Mont. Cal. Thos. O. Larkin. — to Gov.r Mason.' Abstract
407. 1849-07-23 · doc 407 · Savage's head: '1849. - July 23.d - Sta. Clara. W. Campbell & Jas. Alex. Forbes Esq
408. 1846-05-18 · doc 408 · Doc N.o 1 of 3 in the packet headed '1847. -- Oct. 19th. Ang.s / Ant.o José Cot. — (3 Docs.)'; spans n280-n281. Savage: 'N.o 1
409. 1847-09-16 · doc 409 · Savage's head: '1847. - Sept. 16. - Mont. Thomas O. Larkin. — to Gov.r Mason.' Abstract
410. 1848-06-08 · doc 410 · Savage's head: '1848. - Junio 8. - S. Francisco. Jas. A. Haidie. — to Col. R. B. Mason Gov.r &'. Abstract in full
411. 1846-08-22 · doc 411 · Doc N.o 2 of 3 in the Cot packet; spans n281-n282. Savage: 'Doct. N.o 2: - A Memorial to Com
412. 1846-06-08 · doc 412 · Savage's head: '1846. -- Junio 8. - Ang.s / Gob.r Pio Pico. — y José Matias Moreno. Srio.' Abstract
413. [no internal date given; packet head 1847-10-19] · doc 413 · Doc N.o 3 of 3 in the Cot packet. Savage: 'Doc. N.o 3. = Explanatory letter to Col
414. 1846-06-15 · doc 414 · Savage's head: '1846. - Junio 15. Ang.s / Gob.r Pico y Moreno Srio.' Abstract: 'Titulo otorgado a fabor de D
415. 1847-10-23 · doc 415 · Savage's head: '1847. Oct. 23. - Sta. Ynes. J. Mª. Covarrubias y J. Carrillo. — al Srio. de Gob. +'. Abstract
416. 1847-09→1848 · doc 416 · THE FRENCH-CONSUL PROPERTY-SEIZURE DOSSIER (running Spanish, 'Doctº en francés' — fuller than doc 191)
417. 1847-05 · doc 417 · (Doctº en francés) Delesque re the San Juan Bautista mission vineyard, title given by Gov
418. 1848-10-07 · doc 418 · (Doctº en francés) THE ROSS-SALE-DEBT ITEM: the pueblo de Ross, on the coast of Nueva Albión, was sold to Sutter, from whom the…
419. 1847-06-27 · doc 419 · Remits copy of a complaint from the Frenchman Clément Panaud whom the founding alcalde of San Juan, on a false accusation, jailed…
420. 1847-09 · doc 420 · Cannot send the statistical census asked, for want of data & the difficulty that most rancho owners do not understand Castilian
421. 1847-09-07 · doc 421 · THE ARMIJO/EGGER/SMITH TRIAL (Spanish version, cf. ⭐⭐⭐ doc 185)
422. 1849-04-30 · doc 422 · (Doctº en inglés) DISTURBANCES BETWEEN INDIANS & WHITES alarmingly frequent in the district
423. 1848-01-08 · doc 423 · (Doctº en inglés) Acks the 21 Dec 1847 circular enclosing the 29 Nov proclamation, will post copies where liquor or wine is sold
424. 1847-09-03→07 · doc 424 · (Docts en inglés) re the imprisonment of Armijo: Brackett reports Antonio M
425. 1847-09-02 · doc 425 · (Doctº en inglés) HORSE-RAID: the Indians are stealing horses more than ever; on the 29th they stole 110 horses from Capt
426. 1847-09-02 · doc 426 · (Doctº en inglés — Spanish version of doc 418/Wilks): on the 29th Indians stole all of Capt
427. 1849-04-12 · doc 427 · (Doctº en inglés) Reports the Sub-agente de indios T.D
428. 1846-12-16 → 1847-01-01 · doc 428 · (Docts en inglés) THE ROSS-SALE PRICE STATED: after the annihilation of the Ross establishment, all the cattle, lands & buildings…
429. 1847-07-16 · doc 429 · (Doctº en inglés) Per Gen. Vallejo, reports the Indians of the lake vicinity have been killing cattle & horses belonging to…
430. 1847-06-29 · doc 430 · (Doctº en inglés) Returns the letter J.J. Warner sent Kearny (19 Apr 1847)
431. 1847-04-19 · doc 431 · (Doctº en inglés) Has received complaints from the inhabitants of the town & district against the savages
432. 1849-04-24 · doc 432 · (Doctº en inglés) DISTURBANCES between whites & Indians alarmingly frequent
433. 1847-12-20 · doc 433 · THE SACRAMENTO-DISTRICT CENSUS TABLE (Spanish version of doc 187, w/ the actual figures)
434. 1848-11-30 · doc 434 · Several distant rancheros complain of depredations by the Indians, esp. on cattle & horses
435. 1848-11-27 · doc 435 · (Doctº en inglés) THE ENCLOSED KELSEY CLEAR-LAKE REPORT (✅ re-verified): sends 2 'bucaroes'
436. 1849-05-23 · doc 436 · 'Relación de su viaje en busca de oro': a first-person GOLD-PROSPECTING EXPEDITION NARRATIVE — the trip made by the tulareños was…
437. 1847-05-20 · doc 437 · (Doctº en inglés) 'Petición para que se nombre un agente de indios'
438. 1847-10-26 · doc 438 · (Doctº en inglés) If some more honorarium is projected for the Sub-Agencia de Indios & if it be conferred on him, he will accept…
439. 1848-05-30 · doc 439 · (Doctº en inglés) Received the letter saying the Indian Gerónimo is to be interrogated at Los Angeles
440. 1848-12-17 · doc 440 · (Doctº en inglés) Asks a 6-month leave to join his family
441. 1847-09-20 · doc 441 · (Doctº en inglés) Having found A.M. Armijo sufficiently recovered to move here, returned him to jail
442. 1847-10-19 · doc 442 · (Doctº en inglés) Did not receive his circular in time to present it to the district authorities
443. 1847-05-26 · doc 443 · THE VALLEJO FRONTIER-TRIBES REPORT: could not write sooner, occupied with the tribes of the north & the coast beyond this point…
444. 1847-05-04 · doc 444 · (Doctº en inglés) Has learned of the departure of the Company destined to pursue the Indians who are stealing so much cattle &…
445. 1848-05-11 · doc 445 · (Doctº en inglés) José Moraga, as apoderado of his mother Joaquina Alvarado, defends a terreno within the limits of her property…
446. 1848-05-18 · doc 446 · (Docts en francés) THE CAMBUSTON QUICKSILVER-MINE CASE
447. 1849-05-31 → 06-01 · doc 447 · (Docts en inglés) THE SF ALCALDE-RECORDS SEIZURE AFFAIR
448. 1849-10-27 · doc 448 · (Doctº en inglés) On this date Wm. Myers was elected at Lassen's Ranch as alcalde for the Upper North California District, Albert…
449. 1845–1849 · doc 449 · (Docts en inglés — a cluster of terse appointment/resignation notes): John T
450. (s.f.) · doc 450 · (Doctº en inglés) About Mariano Bonilla insulting the alcalde of San Luis Obispo & disavowing his authority, stirring up the…
451. 1849-08-04 · doc 451 · (Doctº en inglés) Notifying he is appointed Judge of 1st Instance
452. 1848-01-10 · doc 452 · (Doctº en inglés — office note)
453. 1849-04-03 · doc 453 · (Doctº en inglés — office note)
454. 1849-09-17 · doc 454 · (Doctº en inglés) Says it is the general wish of the people that two competent judges learned in the law be appointed for the…
455. 1849 (Sep) · doc 455 · (Doctº en inglés) Enclosing resolutions asking $1,000 for the [state constitutional] Convention required for September
456. 1849-07 · doc 456 · (2 Docts) THE PADRE GÓMEZ MILL-STONE + BONILLA DISPUTE
457. 1849-09-15 · doc 457 · (Doctº en inglés) Notifying that last Sunday a few individuals ordered an election & that hundreds of persons interested in it…
458. 1849-09-20 / 10-21 · doc 458 · (Docts en inglés — appointment/office notes)
459. 1849 · doc 459 · (Docts en inglés — office notes)
460. 1849-08-04 · doc 460 · (Doctº en inglés) PRIVATE GOLD-COIN MINT REQUEST: asking permission to issue gold coin of the denomination of $10 & $5
461. 1849-03-24 · doc 461 · (Doctº en inglés) THE CHILE-EMIGRATION LETTER: says he is a native of the Netherlands & considers California his own country
462. 1849-08-04 · doc 462 · (Doctº en inglés — office note)
463. 1848-04-24 · doc 463 · (Doctº en inglés — office note; cf. the anti-Hyde affair doc 104 where Townsend was the reform candidate)
464. 1849-11 · doc 464 · (Docts en inglés — SF officeholder roster)
465. 1848-08-18 / 1849 · doc 465 · (Docts en inglés — military/office notes)
466. 1849-08-31 · doc 466 · (Doctº en inglés) The town is ready to accept the loan of $10,000 on the conditions offered by him
467. 1847-04-10 · doc 467 · (Doctº en inglés) ORDERING that every rancho send one or two good men well mounted with spare horses to unite with the U.S
468. 1849-08-03 · doc 468 · (Doctº en inglés — office note)
469. 1849-10-06 · doc 469 · (Doctº en inglés) Says the city of New York of the Pacific [Stockton?] has become the depot for some of the largest class of…
470. 1846–1848 · doc 470 · THE SAN BUENAVENTURA MISSION FRAUDULENT-SALE DOSSIER
471. 1849-08-01 · doc 471 · (Doctº en inglés — office note)
472. 1848-03-20 · doc 472 · (Doctº en inglés) Received his communication requiring a delay in the proceedings instituted against José Aznar for the recovery…
473. 1848-05 · doc 473 · THE SAN BUENAVENTURA ALCALDE DISPUTE: Ortega, alcalde at San Buenaventura, announced in April that since he received his…
474. 1848-05-16→22 · doc 474 · THE VICENTA SÁNCHEZ AGUARDIENTE CASE: Stevenson (16 May) re Mrs
475. 1847–1848 · doc 475 · (Docts en inglés — alcalde-roster + Blackburn on ordering a Council election 'yielding to the desire of the people within his…
476. 1847-03-14 · doc 476 · (Doctº en inglés) That Francisco Rico created suspicion of his intention to organize a party (in the late revolution) for the…
477. 1848-12-15 · doc 477 · (Doctº en inglés) Reports that twelve jurors sentenced Mathew Fracer[Frazer], Wm. Campbell and David A
478. 1849-06-26 · doc 478 · Que se le presentaron á Juan Clark acusado de haber robado, y como en la Yerba Buena que lo asegura y que declaró que él y José…
479. 1849-08-13 · doc 479 · Que se le vague el tiempo que sirvió la administración y capitanía del pto de San Diego á razón de mil pesos al año (a back-pay…
480. 1849-11-17 · doc 480 · Que anuló la elección de Ayuntamiento de San Juan Bautista por insuficiencia de habitantes
481. 1849 (Ago) · doc 481 · Que en general llegó á este pueblo una partida para socar[?] cuya restitución y pasaporte ordenan orden de distintas naciones
482. 1849-10-18 · doc 482 · Que nombran Prefecto de Los Ángeles á [Stephen C.] Foster y Juez de 1ª Instancia á Agustín Olvera
483. 1849 · doc 483 · Entradas en dinero $155.00 / Gastos $208.50 / Déficit contra el Juzgado $53.50
484. 1849-10-22 · doc 484 · Que á su llegada á esta Capital encontró una diversidad de desórdenes y los más notables son las faltas que se cometen á las…
485. 1849 · doc 485 · 'Existe entre los papeles sueltos del archivo de los E.U
486. 1846-10-30 · doc 486 · THE 30-OCT-1846 ASSEMBLY MISSION-DECREE (verbatim abstract, cf. docs 380/385/464)
487. 1847-05-22 · doc 487 · Pide que se le mande pagar el valor de 10 caballos que le llevaron del Carmelo una partida de las fuerzas Americanas (a…
488. 1848-06-14 · doc 488 · Sobre la falta de agrimensor en Los Ángeles: dado el decreto del Gobierno Territorial sobre concesión de terrenos municipales de…
489. 1846-05-05 · doc 489 · Pide que se le absuelva de la pena pecuniaria de $50 que le aplicó un Juez por haberse contrariamente contravenido á un bando que…
490. 1848-04-30 → 1848 · doc 490 · (Doctº en inglés) THE LEIDESDORFF-ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
491. 1848-07-20 · doc 491 · (Doctº en inglés) Encloses the resignation of [Jean-Baptiste] Col. J.B
492. 1848-05 · doc 492 · THE FOXEN HOMICIDE TRIAL: on 11 May 1848 Pedro Carrillo & Everardo Addison were named to form a special tribunal to try Julián[?]…
493. 1848-05 (trial); 1844-05-22 (crime) · doc 493 · THE FOXEN TRIAL TESTIMONY (cont. of doc 485): defense by F.M. Leavenworth; the accused answered he was not guilty
494. 1848-05 · doc 494 · THE FOXEN VERDICT: 'Por decisión unánime del Jurado la corte sentenció á Foxen á cuatro años de cárcel.' Jury (Jurado)
495. 1848-06-12 · doc 495 · Queja contra el Alcalde [Walter] Colton: consiste en que Colton se había negado á atender un reclamo de Ginin[?] alegando que no…
496. 1848-06 · doc 496 · Consulta sobre procedimientos judiciales: consiste en que Bandini, Alcalde 1º de San Diego, pide al Gobr instrucciones sobre la…
497. 1848-06-20 · doc 497 · Denuncia de una elección ilegal de Alcaldes: los vecinos piden al Gobr que en consecuencia de haberse elegido por 2ª vez otros…
498. 1837-05-21 · doc 498 · THE MAJORS NATURALIZATION PROCEEDINGS: 'Naturalización de ciudadano americano y diligencias que se practicaban para obtenerla en…
499. 1849-04-23 · doc 499 · Avisa que Mr. J. Boston, comerciante, se ha negado á pagar derechos municipales alegando que es Prevendor[?] de los Estados…
500. 1849-05-14 · doc 500 · Bienes de nacionales franceses: pide que el Gobernador ordene se le entreguen los efectos y bienes de la pertenencia de un…
501. 1849-03 · doc 501 · Carrillo accepts appointment though asking excusal (Commission of Elections judged him incompetent to be dispensed)
502. 1849-02-04 → 11-30 · doc 502 · THE SAN JUAN BAUTISTA ELECTION-FRAUD + VAIL/WAIT LAND-DESPOLIATION AFFAIR
503. 1849-03-02 · doc 503 · Avisa que ha sido nombrado Alcalde Miguel Ávila para sucederle (office-transfer note)
504. 1849-05-28 · doc 504 · THE FALSE-BISHOP WARNING: 'Más ha de un mes que arribó al Puerto de San Francisco un sujeto que dice llamarse Juan Bautista…
505. 1849-08-31 · doc 505 · Avisa que el Gobierno Peruano ha dispuesto que le suceda en el Consulado el Vice-Cónsul Peruano Guillermo Cabred[?]
506. 1849-09-04 · doc 506 · Renuncia: se excusa de aceptar el nombramiento de Juez de la Suprema Corte, diciendo que está imposibilitado, y que siente mucho…
507. 1849-10-24 · doc 507 · Defensor multado: participa que se ha mandado multar á Antonio porque se negó á aceptar el cargo de defensor de un reo, alegando…
508. 1849-11-05 · doc 508 · THE THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION: 'Circular del Thanksgiving Day' — contesta que cumplirá lo que dispone el Gobernador en la orden…
509. 1848-03-31 · doc 509 · THE PASQUÍN (LIBELOUS PLACARD) AFFAIR: declares having discovered a pasquín (placard) posted on a pillar of the corridor where…
510. 1849-07-01 · doc 510 · Informa que su intención es permanecer en California con el carácter de simple ciudadano Mexicano, manifestación que (dice) había…
511. 1846-01-21 · doc 511 · Compra de una casa para uso del Gobierno: manda pagar $4,656 — resto de $5,000 en que se compró la casa de Antonio Mª Lugo para…
512. 1849-07-02 · doc 512 · THE STA BÁRBARA BOUNDARY & REPRESENTATION PROTEST
513. 1848-04 · doc 513 · Se queja de que el Alcalde Pablo de la Guerra lo puso preso por haberse negado (él, Camillo) á reconocerle en autoridad legal…
514. 1847-10-14 · doc 514 · Queja contra el Capitán de San Diego: se queja de que por orden del Capitán de San Diego se ha mandado quitar la teja de las…
515. 1846-07-24 / 1847-04-26 / 1845-12-06 · doc 515 · (a) Pico orders the Mission [San Diego] & all its pertenencias delivered to Santiago Argüello by inventory (24 Jul 1846)
516. 1848-03-14 / 05-23 · doc 516 · Consulados: avisa que ha encargado del despacho de su oficina al Cónsul francés por tener que ausentarse al interior de México
517. 1848-06-12 · doc 517 · Consulta la manera en que debe recibir los bienes de la Mis. de San Diego que mandó el Gobierno se le entregasen
518. 1848-04-22 · doc 518 · THE BAJA-CALIFORNIA ARMISTICE: avisa que el 27 de Febrero se firmó un armisticio por el Gobierno Mexicano, y el Ministro…
519. 1848-02-09 · doc 519 · THE CASTRO SELF-VINDICATION: supposes that by this date Mason has received his communication dated at San Luis Obispo relative to…
520. 1848-04-13 · doc 520 · THE PADRE GABRIEL GONZÁLEZ WAR-CONDUCT INQUIRY: Col
521. 1847-11-10 → 1848-02-01 · doc 521 · THE PINEDA–GONZÁLEZ BAJA-WAR CORRESPONDENCE (continuous dossier attached to the Burton inquiry, doc 513)
522. 1841-02-22 · doc 522 · (Doctº en inglés) Asks the approval of the Governor for the renting or leasing of certain lands from the Indians of the Yalesumny…
523. 1848-02-15 · doc 523 · (Doctº en inglés) Reports the Indians have been committing many depredations in his District
524. 1846-06-08 · doc 524 · THE SAN FERNANDO MISSION LEASE: 'Que D. Juan Manso y D
525. 1849-07-07 · doc 525 · (Doctº en inglés/Spanish) Manifiesta título como de su propiedad la Misión de San Diego con sus terrenos, que le fue concedida…
526. 1849-10-11 / 1848-10-04 · doc 526 · (2 notes): Carrillo re Padre José Mª de Jesús González having reclaimed the huerta of San Buenaventura, ordered put at his…
527. 1846-09-02 · doc 527 · Que el Gobno ordena que sin excusa haga una matanza de ganado para pagar en cueros ó sebos á precios corrientes $267 á D
528. 1848-03-02 · doc 528 · THE MINERS' PETITION vs THE ABOLITION OF THE MINING ORDINANCES
529. 1847-04-08 · doc 529 · Que desde 1845 S.M.C. tiene un Vice-Cónsul cuyas funciones desempeña, facultado por el Ministro Plenipotenciario en México para…
530. 1847 · doc 530 · (3 notes) PRISONER-OF-WAR RELEASE REQUESTS: Silva, being a prisoner of war & of advanced age not permitting him to work, asks to…
531. 1849 · doc 531 · Short 2-line tail of a prior item ('...al Comte militar antes de llegar á los Ángeles y que continúa su viaje que pronto se…
532. 1840-07-30 · doc 532 · Verbatim entry under the n244 section header 'Documentos sueltos. Nombres de las autoridades, fha y caracter con que fungian'
533. 1847-06-08 · doc 533 · Verbatim: 'Comunica: que en atencion a lo q.e tuvo a bien decirle... escribia al P. de Blas para que pasase a S