Description
The documents, primarily from the T.W. Norris and the Cowan Collections, include
1792 census record for Monterey, San Jose and some of the missions; copy of a report, 1797, re Indians
of the Colorado River area; an order, 1801, re boundaries between the pueblo of San Jose and Santa Clara
Mission; a certificate of service issued to a cadet, 1804; and census data and reports on missions, 1812
and 1815.
Background
Argüello served as comandante at the presidios at San Francisco, Monterey and Santa Barbara,
and as acting governor of California, 1814-1815.
Extent
Number of containers: 6 items and 1 oversize folder
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish or
quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services. Permission for
publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not
intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the
reader.
Availability
Collection is open for research.