Calendar of Documents

Virmond, Henry Edward: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 12, 1827. Incomplete.

Virmond, Henry Edward: Agreement with H. D. Fitch, Feb. 13, 1827

Virmond, Henry Edward: Instructions for Captain Fitch, Feb. 13, 1827

Templeman and Bergman: Letter to Virmond, Apr. 3, 1827. Copy.

Zamudio, Máximo: Cuenta de Venta... del cargamento del Bergantín María Ester . . . June 8, 1827. Duplicate account for sale of cargo of the María Ester.

Zamudio, Máximo: Bill to the María Ester, June 9, 1827

Zamudio, Máximo: Statement of account with H. D. Fitch, June 9, 1827

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to José de Cardenas, June 9, 1827, ordering Cardenas to sail from Callas to Acapulco where he is to serve under Virmond.

Zamudio, Máximo: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 23, 1827

Virmond, Henry Edward: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 9, 1828

Virmond, Henry Edward: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 14, 1829. Incomplete.

Vallejo, Francisco: Receipt to H. D. Fitch for hides. Feb. 9, 1833

Shaw, Thomas, d. ca. 1866: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 28, 1834

Thompson, Alpheus Basil, 1795-1869: Statement of account to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 19, 1835: Oversize.

Becher, Frederick G: Bill to H. D. Fitch, May 18, 1835. Complete? Mutilated.

Account of H. D. Fitch with the frigate Rosa, Aug. 8, 1835. Signed by V. Lascano?

There is no folder no. 19.

Temple, John, 1796-1866: Account with H. D. Fitch, Aug. 6, 1836, with note concerning ribbons at end.

Shaw, Thomas, d. ca. 1866: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 30, 1836, written from Boston.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Account book, 1836-1839. Complete?

Williams, Isaac, 1799-1856: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 5, 1837?

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 15, 1837. Request to pay Captain Faucon fifty-one dollars on arrival of the California.

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871: Bill to Silvestre de la Portilla, Sept. 18, 1835, with power of attorney, Feb. 27, 1837, to H. D. Fitch to collect the bill. Enclosure to no. 28.

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 27, 1837.

Beristaín, Máximo: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 25, 1837, stating that he is established in Mazatlan and desires Fitch to buy him some skins.

Argüello, Santiago, 1791-1862: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 2, 1837, requesting Fitch to obtain gunpowder, shot and flints for Father Félix.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to John Temple, June 22, 1837, returning some ribbons via Mr. Park.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Bill presented to the government, July 17, 1837

Ruíz, María Salvadora: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 20, 1837, ordering goods.

Warner, Jonathan Trumble, 1807-. Letter to Cooper, Dec. 20, 1837, sending corn and brandy to San Diego for H. D. Fitch.

Wilson, John, 1795-1860: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 26, 1837, sending shipping news.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 29, 1837, sending 100 hides and requesting receipt for other hides.

Gastelum, Francisco Xavier: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 6, 1837, stating that he has not been able to send skins before because of difficulties with Indians, but is sending some now.

McKinlay, James, 1803-1875: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 8, 1837

Thompson. Alpheus Basil, 1795-1869: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 29, 1837, containing shipping and business news.

Filed with nos. 22-24.

Scott, James, d. 1851: Letter to A. B. Thompson, Dec. 5, 1837, ordering 134 hides for José de la Guerra y Ndiega: annotated on verso by William G. Dana and by José de la Guerra y Noriega.

Aguirre, José Antonio, ca. 1793-: Statement of account with H. D. Fitch, Feb. 26, 1838

Fitch, Sarah (Delano) d. 1847: Letter to her son, H. D. Fitch, May 7, 1838.

Blank

There is no folder no. 46.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to Miguel de Pedrorena, Dec. 22, 1838, ordering him to deliver 530 hides to José Antonio Aguirre. With note by Aguirre that he received the hides. See folder no. 49.

Pedrorena, Miguel F. de, ca. 1808-1850: Order to Mr. Kook [!] to deliver hides to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 22, 1838

Pedrorena, Miguel F. de, ca. 1808-1850: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 13, 1839, re business transactions, For enclosure, see folder no. 47.

Leandry, Juan B., 1804-1843: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 4, 1839, concerning various business transactions.

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 6, 1839

Aguirre, José Antonio, ca. 1793-. Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 15, 1839, repeating contents of letter of Jan. 16, requesting Fitch to remit any money owing him to Mr. Scott.

Aguirre, José Antonio, ca. 1793-: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 25, 1839, requesting Fitch to send him the cloth and merchandise left in his hands.

Yorba, Tomás Antonio, 1784-. Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 27, 1839, stating he has received the eleven hides from Teodoro.

Thompson, Alpheus Basil, 1795-1869: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 8, 1839, concerning various requests.

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 9, 1839, concerning various business arrangements.

Mellus, Henry, 1815-1860: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 20, 1839

Mellus, Henry, 1815-1860: Bill from the owners of the ship California to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 23, 1839, signed with the rubric of Henry Mellus.

Pedrorena, Miguel F. de, ca. 1808-1850: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 11, 1839, re shipping arrangements and business prospects in San Francisco.

Requena, Manuel, d. 1876: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 12, 1839, acknowledging receipt of pruning shears and dates from Fitch.

Bandini, Juan, 1800-1857: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 14, 1839, stating he has been waiting to conclude business with John Temple before settling accounts with Fitch.

Bill from James Scott to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 16, 1839, in Fitch's hand

Shaw, Thomas, d. ca. 1866: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 20, 1839, announcing his arrival in Santa Barbara with cargo, and hoping for trade in hides, etc.

Snook, Joseph Francisco, d. ca. 1847: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 26, 1839, announcing that he will be sailing soon from Monterey to San Francisco, and asking about future arrangements concerning the ship.

Gastelum, Francisco Xavier: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 3, 1839

Wilson, John, 1795-1860: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 7?, 1839, sending hides by the Atlanta.

Aguirre, José Antonio, Ca. 1793-: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 28, 1839, stating he has received letter from Fitch via John Wilson, as well as cloth and other merchandise, and discusses accounts.

Thompson, Alpheus Basil, 1795-1869: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 30, 1839, stating that Joaquín Ortega promises to deliver a barrel of aguardiente.

Scott, James, d. 1851: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 9, 1839, concerning the possible purchase of the schooner Isabel from Nathan Spear.

Yorba, Tomás Antonio, 1784-: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 14, 1839, concerning various accounts.

Snook, Joseph Francisco, d. ca. 1847: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 20, 1839, re possible sailing of the Catalina, and wishing to sell his chronometer in order to diminish his debts to Fitch.

There is no folder no. 73.

Ship Alert: Bill to H. D. Fitch, June 1839, signed by Thomas B. Park.

Park, Thomas B., d. ca. 1850: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 10, 1839, containing news from Los Angeles.

Spence, David, 1798-1875: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 29, 1839, commenting that Captain Dare has arrived, he has heard that Fitch proposes to go to sea, but he himself will not go to sea again if he can help it.

Spence, David, 1798-1875: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 1, 1839, concerning an order due Fitch.

Bandini, Juan, 1800-1857: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 12, 1839, Mutilated.

McKinlay, James, 1803-1875: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 24, 1839

McKinlay, James, 1803-1875: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 26, 1839

Carrillo, María Ignacia (López): Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 2, 1839, thanking him for news of her family.

Warner, Jonathan Trumbull, 1807-: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 2, 1839, stating he would like to have cash on arrival in Mexico in exchange for hides and tallow.

Yorba, Tomás Antonio, 1784-: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 15, 1839, saying he has received goods from Fitch and requesting some more.

McKinlay, James, 1803-1875: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 29, 1839, commenting that he has not been able to sell Fitch's figs.

Filed with nos. 22-24.

Scott & Wilson: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 23, 1839, requesting Fitch to take care of the firm in their absence.

There are no folder nos. 88-89.

Dare, Robert H.: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 10, 1839, with note of receipt signed by James McKinlay, Dec. 20, 1839.

Mellus, Henry, 1815-1860. Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 24, 1839, sending account and letters, and requesting sheets of copper.

Célis, Eulogio de, d. 1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 26, 1837?, stating he can take all the otter skins Fitch can get and has beans and corn for Fitch.

Argüello, Santiago E., ca. 1813-1857: Statement of sale of a large screw to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 16, 1840

Shaw, Thomas, d. ca. 1866: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 17, 1840, asking Fitch to give instructions to Thomas re hides from Aguirre.

Bandini, Juan, 1800-1857: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 19, 1840, explaining his reasons for not sending the two barrels of wine.

Célis, Eulogio de, d. 1868: letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 25, 1840, containing news from Los Angeles.

Alvarado, Juan Bautista, 1809-1882: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 1, 1840, requesting Fitch to cooperate in all business relating to the sailing of the California to the islands and to be economical in all expenditures, Capt. Cooper has been so advised.

Pedrorena, Miguel F. de, ca. 1808-1850: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 3, 1840

Aguirre, José Antonio, ca. 1793-: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 8, 1840

Hartnell, William, 1798-1854: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 10, 1840, stating he has received the sweatcloths and has requested Mr. Mellus to credit Fitch's account.

Célis, Eulogio de, d. 1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 11, 1840, concerning various transactions re hides.

Célis, Eulogio de, d. 1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 23, 1840, discussing business.

Célis, Eulogio de, d. 1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 1, 1840, recommending that Fitch come to Los Angeles ready to sail for the Islands, otherwise he will waste too much valuable time.

Célis, Eulogio de, d. 1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 1, 1840, Also signed by J. Temple and Abel Stearns.

Beatty, John: Bill to H. D. Fitch, May 11, 1840

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to William Williams, Mar. 14, 1840, containing instructions for Williams during Fitch's voyage to the Islands.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1859: Letter to James Orbell, Mar. 14, 1840, with instructions to be observed during his absence while on voyage to the Islands. Copy

Paty, Henry, d. 1841: Bill to H. D. Fitch for goods bought at auctions, May 7, 1840.

Paty (Henry) & Co., Honolulu: Bill to H. D. Fitch for goods bought at auction, May 4, 1840.

Peirce & Brewer, Honolulu: Letter to N. D. Fitch, June, 1840, signed by Henry A. Peirce. concerning cargo for the California and other business operations.

Peirce & Brewer, Honolulu: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 12, 1840, sending various documents, and giving instructions for the sale of cargo in California, Enclosure: Bill of sale for one half of schooner Morse, signed by H. A. Peirce.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Promissory notes, May 12-13, 1840. Originals and copies. Originals marked "cancelled. "

Peirce & Brewer, Honolulu: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 13, 1840, quoting prices of articles.

Peirce & Brewer, Honolulu: Account with H. D. Fitch, May 13, 1840

Peirce & Brewer, Honolulu: Account with H. D. Fitch, May 14, 1840

Abrego, José, 1813-1878: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 19, 1840, requesting Fitch to place at the disposal of T. O. Larkin 1611 pesos, 1311 in coin and 300 in merchandise. With note by Fitch that he will pay within 3 months, and note of receipt by T. O. Larkin.

Abrego, José, 1813-1878: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 19, 1840, requesting him to place 180 pesos in silver at the disposal of William Hartnell. Signed by Fitch, and note of receipt by Pablo de la Guerra.

Abrego, José, 1813-1878: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 20, 1840, requesting him to place 44 pesos in silver and 116 pesos in goods at the disposal of Mr. Osio. With note by Fitch stating he will pay, and statement by Juan Salazar that he has received 112 pesos on this account, San Diego, July 31, 1840.

Abrego, José, 1813-1878: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 20, 1840, requesting him to place 854 pesos in silver and 1021 pesos in goods at the disposal of José Rafael González. With note by Fitch that he will pay within two months, and note of receipt of the goods and a promissory note for the silver signed by González.

Abrego, José, 1813-1878: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 22, 1840, requesting him to pay 64 pesos in goods to Jesús Molina. Note of receipt signed for Molina by José R. González.

Abrego, José, 1813-1878: Receipt to Fitch, June 24, 1840

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 5, 1840 [1841?], concerning various business arrangements.

Spence, David, 1798-1875: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 10, 1840, explaining reasons for Fitch's not receiving money due him from the government.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 13, 1840, stating that since Hartnell has deposed him as administrator, he cannot send the wine or brandy promised.

Temple, John, 1796-1866: Promissory note, July 21, 1840, for his one third of the schooner formerly called The Morse and now known as The Nymph.

Argüello, Santiago, 1791-1862: Declaration of sale, July 21, 1840

Pico, Andrés, 1810-1876: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 1, 1840, sending him flour.

Spence, David, 1798-1875: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 11, 1840, stating he has delivered hides to the Alciope on Fitch's account.

Spence, David, 1798-1875: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 29, 1840, saying he has sent more hides.

There is no folder no. 139

Aguirre, José Antonio, ca. 1793-. Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 25, 1840, stating he has placed 350 pesos in Fitch's account to María Josefa Boronda. With note of receipt by M. J. Boronda, Nov. 14, 1840 at Santa Barbara.

Osio, Antonio María: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 31, 1840, telling him he can land at San Diego on his return voyage from San Blas.

Peirce & Brewer, Honolulu: Account with H. D. Fitch, [Nov. 7] 1840

Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 1, 1840, stating that since he is unable to send the amount due Fitch in beaver skins, he is sending order on E. Grimes and Co.

McKinlay, James, 1803-1875: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 4, 1840, agreeing to deliver a cargo of tallow as well as to buy all the tallow Fitch has presently on hand. Also signed by Robert H. Dare.

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 12, 1840, concerning a letter of credit, and requesting some barley.

Filed with no. 264.

Peirce & Brewer, Honolulu: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 16, 1840, re various commercial enterprises.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Bill of lading for goods shipped on the Nymph. Dec, 16, 1840.

Shaw, Thomas, d. ca. 1866: Account with H. D. Fitch, Dec. 19, 1840.

Pedrorena, Miguel F. de, ca. 1808-1850: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 21, 1840, sending bill for dry goods which he wishes Fitch to sell as best he can in Mexico, with request to send proceeds to Alsop & Co. in Valparaiso or Lima.

Peirce & Brewer, Honolulu: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 12, 1841, authorizing Capt. Varney to collect hides and tallows from Fitch.

Forbes, William: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 10, 1841, sending documents and endeavoring to get copies of others, and to find items desired by Fitch. From Tepic.

Peirce & Brewer, Honolulu: Account with H. D. Fitch, Mar. 1841

Moller (J. R.) & Co. : Bill to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 22, 1841, for articles purchased in Mazatlán.

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871 et al: Agreement, May 22, 1841, concerning the Nymph, also signed by H. D. Fitch, James McKinlay, and John Temple, with Perfecto Hugo Reid and M. R. Roldán as witnesses.

Machado, Yeoward & Cia, Mazatlán: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 24, 1841

Scarborough (William) y Cia: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 24, 1841

Memo of Notes etc. & Interest due from H. D. Fitch to Peirce & Brewer to Apr. 6, 1841.

Shaw, Thomas, d. ca. 1866: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 22, 1841

Cooper, John Bautista Rogers, 1792-1872: Bill of lading for goods shipped on the California. Apr. 24, 1841.

Accounts, Aug. 1840-May 1841. Pages 34-35 of account book

Mancilla, Agustín: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 4, 1841, sending items to be sold for his brother and for himself.

Vioget, Jean Jacques, 1799-1855: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 17, 1841, concerning articles he may be able to gather together for sale to Fitch.

Temple, John, 1796-1866: Obligation to H. D. Fitch, May 24, 1841

Orvell, James, 1813-. Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 3, 1841, concerning accounts, and various business transactions.

Forbes, William: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 4, 1841, sending two saddles to Fitch and requesting Fitch to send him four mules.

Unsigned receipt to Miguel Pedrorena, June 16, 1841, marked duplicate.

Mellus, Henry, 1815-1860: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 1, 1841, requesting Fitch to deliver a draft of six hundred dollars to Don Alejandro.

Mancilla, Agustín: Letter to James McKinlay, Sept. 8, 1841, sending hides from Santo Tomás.

Spence, David, 1798-1875: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 27, 1841, concerning Fitch's title to Sotoyomi.

Hubbard, Jenison J.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 4, 1841, from his brother-in-law concerning Fitch's children and their own boys. With note by Eliza Fitch Hubbard at end.

Abrego, José, 1813-1878: Copy of letter to Estanislao Armenta, July 5, 1841, concerning allocation of funds.

Fitch, Sarah (Delano) d. 1847: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 5, 1841, from his mother.

Peirce & Brewer, Honolulu: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 15, 1841, re Henry Paty's suicide, and Fitch's obligation to the firm.

Eaton, Joseph B.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 15, 1841, as executor for estate of William A. Gale, sending account of sales for seal skins shipped to Gale.

Mancilla, Agustín: Nota de los efectos que quedan en la casa del Señor D[o]n Domingo[!] Fitch... July 20, 1842. Accounts.

Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 3, 1841, sending draft on Hiram Grimes.

Bartlett, D. H.: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 30, 1841

Peirce & Brewer, Honolulu: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 15, 1841, concerning various transactions.

Vincent, George W., d. 1851: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 19, 1841, announcing the safe arrival of the Monsoon in Boston.

Armenta, Estanislao: Letter to James McKinlay, Sept. 6, 1841, acknowledging receipt of letter.

Watson, James, 1803-1863: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 8, 1841

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to Stearns et al, Nov. 30?, 1841, re future of the Nymph. Draft.

Aguirre, José Antonio, ca. 1793-: Bill to H. D. Fitch, 1841?

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Bill to Estanislao Armenta, Dec. 3, 1841

Armenta, Estanislao: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 27, 1841, sending receipt via Francisco Gastelum.

Barque Don Quixote: Bill to schooner Nymph, undated

Osio, Antonio María: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 29, 1841, signed Bear, concerning influx of foreigners, and requesting gold braid should Fitch go to Mazatlán.

Temple, John, 1796-1866: Letter to Mr. Thompson, Jan. 4, 1842, with copy of Peirce & Brewer's account with H. D. Fitch, and instructions for settlement of said account.

Mancilla, Agustín: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 5, 1842, announcing his safe arrival at Santo Tomás, and sending skins.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Memorandum of account with John Coffin Jones. [1842?]

Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 12, 1842, written for him by C. W. Flügge, sending beaver skins.

Argüello, Santiago, 1719-1862: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 18, 1842, concerning accounts.

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 19, 1842, concerning the Nymph, etc.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to A. Stearns, Jan. 24, 1842, re sale of schooner Nymph and the closing of accounts. Copy.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Receipt to Peirce & Brewer, Jan. 26, 1842. Copy, in hand of and signed by Henry Augustus Peirce, with note by Peirce & Brewer re account.

Peirce & Brewer, Honolulu: Statement of account to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 26, 1842

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 27, 1842, re possible sale of the Nymph.

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871: Letter to John Temple, Jan. 27, 1842, concerning possible sale of the Nymph.

Peirce, Henry Augustus, 1808-1885: Bill to H. D. Fitch and J. McKinlay, Jan. 27, 1842.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Draft of certificate for the Nymph, undated

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Documento conque navega la Goleta Nacional Ninfa. Feb. 1, 1842. Draft.

Norton, R.: Accounts, Feb. 8, 1842 (8 items)

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Statement of account in sale of the Nymph, Feb. 1842?

Robinson, Alfred, 1806-: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Feb. ? 1842

Menchaca, Ramón: Bill of lading for merchandise on the Trinidad, Apr. 15, 1842. Part of signature missing.

Ship California : Bill to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 18, 1842

Carrillo, José Ramón: Receipt for cattle, Apr. 28, 1842. Signed with a cross.

Jordan, Lino: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 1842

Orbell, James, 1813- : Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 18, 1842, enclosing account of Juan Góngora with H. D. Fitch.

Orbell, James, 1813-: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 28, 1842, concerning Mr. Peirce's hides and other matters.

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 13, 1842, concerning sale of the Nymph.

Lyons, George: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 3, 1842, concerning sheep, etc.

Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 15, 1842, stating he has received notice from H. Grimes that all of Sutter's drafts on him had been honored. Written for him by C. W. Flügge.

Peirce & Brewer: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 15, 1842, requesting that Fitch ship hides as soon as possible on old account.

Poncia, Pedro P.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 7, 1842, saying he has sent skins via Capt. Baker.

Robinson, Alfred, 1806- : Bill to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 21, 1842

Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880: Letter to James McKinlay, Sept. 5, 1842, requesting him to settle account with Capt. Grimes.

Vioget, Jean Jacques, 1799-1855: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 7, 1842

Mellus, Henry, 1815-1860: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 12, 1842, concerning Fitch's account.

Lataillade, Cesario, 1819-1849: Bill to James McKinlay, Oct. 1842. Copy.

Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 3, 1842, re settling his account with Fitch via Grimes.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Accounts, 1842

Clap, Curtis: Letter to Peirce & Brewer, Dec. 3, 1842, re shipment of tallow via the Don Quixote.

Orbell, James, 1813- : Agreement concerning his accounts with H. D. Fitch, Dec. 29, 1842

McKinlay, James, 1803-1875: Order to H. D. Fitch to pay José María Domínguez 142 pesos and a hat. [1842?]

Statement of Abel Stearn's account with the first expedition of the Nymph, Jan 1843?

Ship California : Bill to N. D. Fitch, Jan. 7, 1843

Thompson, Alpheus Basil, 1795-1869: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 19, 1843, re accounts.

Peirce & Brewer: Account with H. D. Fitch, Jan. 26, 1842.

Mancilla, Agustín: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 1, 1843

Temple, John, 1796-1866: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 23, 1843

Pedrorena, Miguel F. de, ca. 1808-1850: Letter to H. D. Fitch, [ca. Feb. 1843]

There is no folder no. 248

Temple, John, 1796- 1866: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 1, 1843, with additional annotation concerning account by Temple and signature of H. D. Fitch.

Temple, John, 1796-1866: Account of goods rec'd of ship California, Mar. 1, 1843

Temple, John, 1796-1866: Account for Nymph 's second voyage, Mar. 1, 1843.

Peirce & Brewer: Statement of account with H. D. Fitch, Mar. 1843

Yeoward, Richard: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 14, 1843, requesting a document for goods shipped on the Primavera for customs.

Hall, Hatevil et al: Promissory note to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 12, 1843. Also signed by William Curley and George Hewett, certified by Juan María Marron, and annotated by H, D. Fitch. Copy.

Ship California : Bill to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 18, 1843

Peirce & Brewer: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 27, 1843, concerning bill for storage of hides, etc. Original and duplicate copy.

Pelly, George: Bill to T. Cordua, May 2, 1843

Statement of account of H. D. Fitch with La Negociación Trina, May 1843?

Bandini, Juan, 1800-1857: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 8, 1843, stating he has received goods sent by Fitch, many of which were unsuitable for San Gabriel, but he will settle accounts.

Peirce, Henry Augustus, 1808-1885: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 9, 1843, concerning various accounts and financial arrangements.

Pedrorena, Miguel F. de, d. 1850: Letter to Edward Stokes, June 19, 1843, requesting Stokes to pay on order of letter of Mr. Park twenty dollars to James McPherson. With note of receipt of beef from H. D. Fitch by James McPherson.

There is no folder no. 266.

Robertson, Robert: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 10, 1843, concerning shipments and accounts.

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 28, 1843, stating that McKinlay has not brought the necessary accounts for settling finances of the Nymph. Copy.

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 2, 1843, relating to settling up accounts of the Nymph. Copy. Complete?

Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 4, 1843, stating that he cannot settle his account with Fitch at this time.

Carrillo, José Antonio Ezequiel, 1796-1862: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept 21, 1843 stating that Father Mercado will turn over the 60 calves owed Fitch. Carrillo requests receipt for them.

Higuera, Nicolás: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 30, 1843, concerning his debt to Fitch.

Everett, John H.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 3, 1843, re hides and other matters.

Bill from Owners of the Brig Juan José to the Barque Don Quixote, Oct. 1844.

McKenzie, Daniel: Bill to H. D. Fitch, payable to ship Caroline, Oct. 18, 1843

Davis, John Calvert, 1819-ca. 1848: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 21, 1843

Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 29, 1843, sending hides.

Peirce & Brewer: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 4, 1843, by Charles Brewer, re accounts.

Pedrorena, Miguel F. de, ca. 1808-1850: Letter to H. D. Fitch, 1843, stating he cannot settle his debt with Fitch because he has commitments to Micheltorena at this time.

Everett, John H.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 20, 1843, saying he is leaving for San Diego and has received some hides.

Robinson, Alfred, 1806-: Letter to H. D. Fitch, 1843, from Lowell, Mass., commenting he has written to Fitch's mother.

Osio, José de Jesús: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 21, 1843, stating he will pay his debt to Fitch soon.

Peirce & Brewer: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 23, 1843, by Charles Brewer, requesting balance of account.

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 24, 1843, considering the possibility of setting up a store.

Pedrorena, Miguel F. de, ca. 1808-1850: Letter to H. D. Fitch, [Feb. 1843], requesting a loan of five hundred dollars.

Fisher, Charles: Bills to H. D. Fitch, payable to the ship Mozart, Jan. 14-16, 1844. 2 items.

Mellus, Henry, 1815-1860: Letter, Feb. 2, 1843, reporting that he has landed tallow, sold a saddle, and will balance the account.

Paty, John, 1807-1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 5, 1844, stating he has drawn on Fitch for one hundred dollars in favor of Mr. Thomas Jones.

Fisher, Charles: Bill to H. D. Fitch, payable to ship Mozart, Feb. 23, 1844

Peirce & Brewer: Statement of account with H. D. Fitch, Feb. 16, 1844, signed by Charles Brewer.

Peirce & Brewer: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 26, 1844, by Charles Brewer, enclosing account. (See folder no. 291.)

Vincent, George W., d. 1851: Bill to H. D. Fitch, [July 29, 1844]

Arthur, James P.: Letter to W. D. M. Howard, Mar. 4, 1844, an order to deliver a cask of bread to H. D. Fitch.

Duarte, Perfecto: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 14, 1844, sending cattle by his son Francisco.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Invoice of sundries . . . to consignment of Mr. Wm. Davis, Mar. 20, 1844

Scarborough (W. W.) & Co., Mazatlán: Statement of account with H. D. Fitch, Apr. 16, 1844.

There is no folder no. 299.

Stokes, Edward: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 24, 1844

Stokes, Edward: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 24, 1844, re otter skins and a little boat.

Everett, John H.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 7, 1844, re skins.

Howard, William Davis Merry, 1819-1856: Bill to H. D Fitch, June 11, 1844

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to Henry A. Peirce, June 30, 1844, re misunderstanding concerning sale of land, otter skins, etc. Copy.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to Peirce & Brewer, June 30, 1844, sending copy of his letter to H. A. Peirce and concerning account. Copy.

Bark Don Quixote : Bill to H. D. Fitch, July 1844.

There is no folder no. 307.

Don Quixote Company: Statement of account with H. D. Fitch, 1844

Austin & Co., San Francisco: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 4, 1844

Nye, Gorham H., 1802-1878: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 4, 1844

Davis, William Heath, 1822-1909: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 7, 1844

Vallejo, Mariano Guadalupe, 1807-1890: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 18, 1844, accepting Fitch's offer of goods providing they be sent as soon as possible.

Bark Don Quixote : Bill to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 30, 1844

Little, Milton, 1812-1879: Bill to H. D. Fitch for Estate of Joseph Harner, with note of receipt of portion of sum, dated Nov. 9, 1844

Everett, John H.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 1, 1844, with receipt signed by W. D. M Howard at top of page.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Ventas de Efectos comprados de Henrique Dalton. 1844. Sale of effects purchased from Henry Dalton.

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 23, 1844, re goods received.

Verdugo, Marcela (Elizalde): Receipt to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 1, 1845, written for her and signed by José Matías Moreno.

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 1, 1845, re exchange of goods.

Wilson, John, 1795-1860: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 8, 1845, re accounts and shipping activities.

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 4, 1845, re sale of goods and request for some more.

Don Quixote Co. : Statement of account to H. D. Fitch, 1845?. Annexed: Statement of account to H. D. Fitch for "old Cal. voyage"

Arce, Santiago Diego: Statement of indebtedness to H. D. Fitch, May 27, 1845. Mutilated.

Espinosa, Alejo: Order to H. D. Fitch to pay Ramón de la Vega, Feb. 11, 1845, with note of receipt signed by Vega.

Lataillade, Cesáreo, 1819-1849: Promissory note to John Paty, Jan. 23, 1845, also signed by José Antonio Aguirre.

Limantour, José Yves, d. 1885: Effets Remis... à Mr. Fiche [!] ... Mar. 5, 1845. Goods consigned to Fitch to be sold for Limantour's account.

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 18, 1845, re exchange of goods, and news from Los Angeles.

Hunnewell, James, 1794-1869: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 20, 1845, re settlement of account of Peirce & Brewer

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letters to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 27-28, 1845, re various goods sold, and others wanted. 2 items.

Wilson, John, 1795-1860: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 2, 1845, sending matches, etc.

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 7, 1845, concerning the delivery of hides.

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 16, 1845, stating he has delivered hides to Mr. Park for Fitch, etc.

Accounts- 1845. Copy. Original given to Leese, Apr. 23, 1845. Complete?

Frigate Sterling : Bill to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 28, 1845

Stokes, Edward: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 2, 1845, sending a cask to be delivered to Don Miguel, and stating that the buckles Fitch ordered have not yet been made.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to Abel Stearns, May 15, 1845, with on verso, a statement of settlement of accounts for the partnership of the Nymph and her two voyages. Copy.

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 17, 1845, re copper ore, goods received and desired.

Howard, William Davis Merry, 1819-1856: Bill to H. D. Fitch, May 1845. Complete?

Account sales Goods belonging to John Temple, June 1, 1845. Copy.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Accounts of sales of 2nd voyage of the Nymph, June 8, 1845. Copy.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: . . . ganancias de la Expedicion 2 a . . . June 8, 1845. Also signed by James McKinlay. Account of profits of second voyage of the Nymph.

. . . ganancias que produjo la Expedicion . . . a cuenta de Stearns, Fitch, Temple y McKinlay. June 1845? Account of profits of second voyage of the Nymph.

McKinlay, James, 1803-1875: Expenditures on 2nd voyage of the Nymph, June 1845?

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to Abel Stearns, June 9, 1845. Copy. Original also signed by James McKinlay. Enclosing various documents relating to the second expedition of the Nymph. See preceding documents.

Reply to article of Mr. Stearn's, and, Decision on objections made by Temple. June 1845?

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871: Letter to H. D. Fitch and James McKinlay, June 14, 1845, stating errors observed in accounts sent to him re second voyage of the Nymph. Copy.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to D. W. Alexander and C. W. Flügge, June 27, 1845, also signed by James McKinlay, answering demands of Abel Stearns concerning settlement of accounts for the second expedition of the Nymph.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894: [Bando], July 12, 1845, also signed by José María Covarrubias, secretary, announcing the election of various officials. Oversize.

Hunnewell, James, 1794-1869: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 17, 1845, stating that the account referred to in his previous letter was in error.

Paty, John, 1807-1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 15, 1845, ordering Fitch to deliver on his account any hides to Mr. Parrott that he may wish.

Robinson, Alfred, 1806- : Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 20, 1845, reporting he saw Fitch's mother and his children recently.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to Abel Stearns, Aug. 31, 1842? re settling accounts.

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 1, 1845, sending cask of wine and trunk via Mr. Howard.

Fitch, Sara (Delano) d. 1847: Letter to her son, H. D. Fitch, Sept. 3, 1845

Espinosa, José Luciano: Obligación a Henry Fitch, Sept. 9, 1845

Ship California : Bill to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 15, 1845

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 27, 1845, stating he has already sent Fitch information concerning whaling vessels.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to Secretary of Transportation, Oct. 2, 1845, concerning duties to be paid by whaling vessels. Draft.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 10, 1845, stating that the secretary will send Fitch the necessary information on whaling vessel duties, and requesting Fitch to send him some barrels.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894: Decreto, Oct. 14, 1845. Regulations concerning the sale of hides. Also signed by José María Covarrubias.

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 19, 1845, requesting more goods.

Chiene, Alex: Bill to McKinlay & Fitch, Oct. 1843? Oversize.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to sub-prefect re duties on whaling vessels, Nov. 5, 1845. Draft.

Paty, John, 1807-1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 13, 1845, re hides.

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 13, 1845, stating he will soon be going to San Diego and hopes to supply Fitch with his goods.

Bandini, Juan, 1800-1857: Letter to Henry D. Fitch, Nov. 20, 1845, commenting that he is writing to José Antonio Carrillo ordering him to place twenty-seven pesos at Fitch's disposal, and will send corn and beans soon.

Carson, Moses B., 1805-: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 24, 1845, re conditions on Fitch's ranch near Sonoma.

Green, Talbot H., 1819-1889: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 24, 1845, concerning correction in Fitch's account with him.

Paty, John, 1807-1868: Bill to Cesáreo Lataillade, Nov. 28, 1845

Paty & Co.: Statement of account with H. D. Fitch, Nov. 1846?

Park, Thomas B., d. ca. 1850: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 8, 1845, telling Fitch that Capt. Wilson is to remit one hundred dollars to Fitch against Park's debt.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Accounts, 184?. Oversize.

Bandini, Juan, 1800-1857: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 16, 1845, re accounts.

Davis, William Heath, 1822-1909: Account of sales in San Francisco, 1845

Mellus, Henry, 1815-1860: Statement of account to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 25, 1846

Robinson, Albert, 1810- : Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 1, 1846, giving news of Mexico and South America, and stating his book Life in California has just appeared.

There is no folder no. 389.

Light, Allen B.: Promissory note to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 5, 1846, witnessed by W. Howard.

Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 17, 1846, stating he would like to settle his account with Fitch with salted salmon, and he may be able to acquire some young Indians for him.

Park, Thomas B., d. ca. 1850: Note to H. D. Fitch, June 9, 1846

Howard, William Davis Merry, 1819-1856: Bill to H. D. Fitch, 1846. Complete?

Montgomery, John Berrien, 1794-1873: Letter to W. A. Leidesdorff, June 20, 1846, re activities of Frémont. Copy.

Arthur, James P.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 29, 1846, re sale of hides.

Mactavish, Dugald: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 7, 1846, requesting Fitch to pay money owed to his company to Captain Leidesdorff.

DuPont, Samuel Francis, 1803-1865: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 9, 1846, requesting Fitch to furnish six Indians imprisoned at San Diego with sustenance, the bill to be paid by the U.S. government.

Vioget, Jean Jacques, 1799-1855: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 16, 1846, re his recent travels in South America, etc. Incomplete.

Phelps, William Dane: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 28, 1846, clearing up some business items, since he is not returning to San Diego immediately.

Gillespie, Archibald H., 1813-1873: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 13, 1846, requesting that Fitch supply provisions to Mr. Merritt and his party, who have been sent to protect San Diego.

Bidwell, John, 1819-1900: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 15, 1846, requesting some goods to be left with Capt. Snooks.

Gillespie, Archibald H., 1813-1873: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 13, 1846, re claim of Miguel Pedrorena's mother-in-law for payment in providing for the Indian prisoners.

Mellus, Henry, 1815-1860: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 16, 1846

Arthur, James P.: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 23, 1846

Mellus, Henry, 1815-1860: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 3, 1846, re hides.

Carson, Moses B., 1805- : Letter to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 1, 1846, re operations, on Fitch's Sonoma ranch.

Duhugon (T)y Canin, Mazatlán: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 3, 1848?

Richardson, Henry P.: Bill to H. D. Fitch for articles purchased from Bark Moscow, Jan. 9, 1847

Phelps, William Dane: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 9, 1847, stating he has obtained wheat from Leese and will send by first opportunity.

Richardson, Henry P.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 9, 1847, re war condition in San Francisco. He will send wheat as soon as possible.

Wisner, George: Letter, Jan. 15, 1847, requesting lumber and sea coal for repair of hospital at San Diego, with note that request was approved by John B. Montgomery.

Davis, William Heath, 1822-1909: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 21, 1847

Mellus, Henry, 1815-1860: Authorization, Jan. 22, 1847, written and signed for him by Frederick Teschemacher.

Scott, James G., d. 1851: Letter to H. D. Fitch, n. d., ordering Fitch to deliver twenty-one dollars to José Antonio Pico, with note of receipt signed by Pío Pico.

Mellus, Henry 1815-1860: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 22, 1847

Hudson's Bay Company: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 24, 1847, signed by George Pelly and George T. Allan, agents, in Honolulu, re receipt of otter skins.

Decision in case of Freeman vs. Fitch, Feb. 4, 1847, concerning payment on a house sold by Fitch to Freeman, signed by J. H. Cloud, S. J. Hensley, Miguel de Pedrorena. H. D. Fitch, Richard Freeman and George Minor.

Carillo, Pedro C.: Certificate for William Hamley, Feb. 6, 1847, written as collector, Port of San Diego.

Carson, Moses B., 1805-: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 15, 1847, stating he has sent the wheat to Mr. Leese long ago, and will send other provisions. Written from Fitch's Sonoma ranch.

There is no folder no. 424.

Paty, John, 1807-1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 3, 1847, re sale of cargo.

Minor, George: Statement concerning the roof of Fitch's house in Mission Valley, Mar. 6, 1847

Arthur, James P.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 6, 1847, re sale of Fitch's hides and his own activities.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Deed, Mar. 30, 1847, resale of Agua Caliente to John Warner by José Antonio Pico.

Mellus, Henry, 1815-1860: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 13, 1847

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to Kearny, Apr. 16, 1847

Mott, J. Thomas: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 27, 1847.

There is no folder no. 433.

Manríquez, Julián: Note of obligation to H. D. Fitch, May 6, 1847, written for him and signed by José Elias López. Also witnessed by Juan Baca.

There is no folder no. 435.

Phelps, William Dane: Bill to H. D. Fitch, May 12-15, 1847

Osio, José de Jesús: Receipt to H. D. Fitch, May 13, 1847

Argüello, José R.: Receipt, May 20, 1847

Argüello, Santiago E.: Promissory note to William Howard, May 23, 1847. Printed form filled in.

Boardman, E. H. Bill to H. D. Fitch, June 2, 1847

Phelps, William Dane: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 14, 1847, with draft of Fitch's reply on verso.

Warner, Jonathan Trumbull, 1807-: Receipt to H. D. Fitch, June 29, 1847, with note by Robert Clift, Justice of the Peace.

Warner, Jonathan Trumbull, 1807- : Promissory note to H. D. Fitch, June 29, 1847, witnessed by Robert Clift, and annotated by H. D. Fitch.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to Pedro P. Poncia, July 2, 1847, requesting Poncia to send him a chest and other merchandise.

Conditions for diggin [!] the well, signed by H. D. Fitch and William Garner, with note of receipt of payment by Garner, July 3, 1847, on verso.

Paty, John, 1807-1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 6, 1847, stating he had brought goods for Fitch to San Diego, and regrets Fitch's absence. Note by J. B. Hatch at end of letter.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to J. P. Mott, July 7, 1847, re cargo of panoche and other merchandise.

Poncia, Pedro P.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 7, 1847, sending chest requested etc.

Paty, John, 1807-1868: Letter to Juan Bandini, July 7, 1847, requesting Bandini to pay on order $240 to H. D. Fitch, with note of hides and tallow delivered to San Diego to Fitch's account.

Fisher, William, d. 1850: Letter to Thomas Mott, July 12, 1847, declaring he has purchased 2 leagues of land in California for Mott.

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 30, 1847, requesting Fitch to purchase calico goods for him.

Pedrorena, Miguel F. de, d. 1850: Letter, Aug. 8, 1847, re news in San Diego

Agreement . . . between Henry D. Fitch and Wm. J. March, Aug. 28, 1847. Signed by William March and H. D. Fitch.

Articles of Agreement . . . between Henry D. Fitch and William J. March . . ., Aug. 30, 1847. Re building a sawmill, Signed by H. D. Fitch and W. J. March, with William L. Todd and William M. Fuller as witnesses.

Hamley, George W.: Order in favor of H. D. Fitch, Feb. 6, 1847

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 8, 1847, asking Fitch not to buy merchandise for him, if he has not already done so, since he could use the money.

Flügge, Charles William, d. 1852: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 14, 1847, requesting Fitch not to invest money in goods.

Johnson, William: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 29, 1847, re accounts.

Bona, Tomás: Letter to Pedro Poncia, Oct. 4, 1847, sending 2 otter skins in exchange for goods.

Thompson, Alpheus Basil, 1795-1869: Statement of account to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 1847

Robidoux, Antoine, 1794-1860: Letter to Louis Robidoux, Oct. 5, 1847, asking his brother to settle accounts for him. On verso, receipt signed by L. Robidoux to H. D. Fitch, May 6, 1848

Hamley, George W.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 5, 1847, reporting that he has returned to the U.S. after having been taken prisoner, and his business is in sad condition.

Davis, William Heath, 1822-1909: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 17, 1847

Howard, William Davis Merry, 1819-1856: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 13, 1847, requesting Fitch to take charge of the Vandalia Hide House and to dispose of his salt.

Vioget, Jean Jacques, 1799-1855: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 31, 1847, wishing to sell his house and lot. He is now master of the brig Euphemia.

Webber, Samuel: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 4, 1847, re death of Fitch's mother and the disposal of her estate.

Filed with no. 496.

Hüttman, Francis: Letter, Nov. 20, 1847. Fragment, with note of claim.

Invoice of Merchandise shipped at San Diego, California by Henry D. Fitch . . . Nov. 24 [Dec. 1?] 1847.

Everett, T. C.: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 27, 1847

Toro, Juan: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 28, 1847, stating he has received from Antonio Aguirre an order on Fitch for 2320 pesos. Mutilated.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter, Dec. 5, 1847, [to Toro?], stating he has no funds belonging to Aguirre. Leidesdorff's note was endorsed in Fitch's favor by Aguirre, with the proviso that if it was convenient for Fitch to advance money to Aguirre on the note, he would do so. However, he, Fitch, is preparing to go to Mazatlán at this time and cannot spare the money. Draft.

Ross, Charles L.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 10, 1847, stating he is sending articles ordered by the Tasso.

Bassham, William R.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 24, 1847, sending wire and blank bills of lading via Mr. Davis.

There is no folder no. 476.

Mactavish, Dugald: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 7, 1848, as agent for the Hudson Bay Co., reminding Fitch of his note to deliver 4 sea otters to the company. Only three have been received to date.

Teschemacher, Frederick Henry: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 9, 1848, re exchange of goods, and business in San Pedro.

Delano, William H.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 22, 1848, re family news- Fitch's sons have left for California, a nephew is on his way to California, etc.

St. John, William Henry: Letter to Thomas A Delano, Jan. 29, 1848, saying he is thinking of returning to Texas, and gives reasons for doing so.

Mott, J. Thomas: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 4, 1848, sending accounts and documents concerning Moller and Capt. Wolters.

Requena, Manuel: Account, Feb. 1843

Paty, John, 1807-1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 12, 1848, expecting to be in San Diego soon, and wishing to settle accounts of the Don Quixote.

Dalton, Henry, 1805-: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Feb. 28, 1848, stating he will give Fitch information he desires when he returns to his ranch, and mentions success of Scott, in Mexico.

Canfield, Cyrus C.: Permit to discharge . . . Feb. 1848, written as collector of customs, San Diego.

Clark, Hiram: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 1, 1848, reporting on sale of figs consigned to him.

Phelps, William Dane: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 13, 1848, re shipping news and various points of business.

Ross, Charles L.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 18, 1848, re accounts, sale of goods, his need for a good horse, etc.

Clark, Hiram: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Mar. 4, 1848, re sale of goods consigned to him.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Store account, Apr. 1848

Fisher, William: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 2, 1848, stating he cannot cover note at present time.

Paty, John, 1807-1868: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 3, 1848

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to Capt. Phelps, Apr. 4, 1848, with invoice of goods consigned to Phelps and note of receipt, signed by Phelps.

Jarvis, James Jackson: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 10, 1848

Clift, Robert: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 15, 1848, re accounts for purchase of a boat for the Custom House. Included is receipt which Fitch is to sign (468).

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Bill to James Streas ?, Apr. 13, 1848

Curley, William: Promissory note, Apr. 14, 1848. At bottom of same page, promissory note of James Stevens.

Temple & Alexander: Receipt to Phelps, Apr. 24, 1848, with note by Phelps at bottom of page.

Jarvis, James Jackson: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Apr. 14, 1848, re error in last b ill.

Mellus, Henry, 1815-1860: Bill to H. D. Fitch, May 1848

Phelps, William Dane: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 15, 1848, of condolence on death of Fitch's mother, and re business matters.

Dalton, Henry, 1805-: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 16, 1848, re shipment of iron.

Negociación Trina: Statement of account with H. D. Fitch, 1848. Incomplete.

Temple, John, 1796-1866: Bill to H. D. Fitch, May 26, 1848

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to P. P. Poncia, May 26, 1848, stating he expects to arrive in San Diego on Monday, and would like an ox-cart and horses to be there on his arrival.

Paty, John, 1807-1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, May 29, 1848, re account with John Bandini.

Paty, John, 1807-1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 2, 1848, re accounts and hides.

Arther, James P.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 3, 1848, saying he learned of Fitch's mothers death on his return to Boston. He expects to return to California and settle accounts then.

Vioget, Jean Jacques, 1799-1855: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 10, 1848, stating that he has just been to the Islands, expects to return shortly, and hopes to be able to settle debts.

Paty, John, 1807-1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, June 16, 1848, enclosing order on John Foster for Fitch to collect. Has not seen Mr. Flügge.

Mellus, Henry, 1815-1860: Statement of account with H. D. Fitch, June 30, 1848

Articles of an agreement . . . between William Evans, mason, and Henry D. Fitch . . . July 17, 1848, concerning the construction of a building. Signed by Evans, Fitch, H. F. Teschemacher and Miguel de Pedrorena. 2 copies.

Everett & Co., Honolulu: Letter of introduction for G. T. Allan to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 1, 1848

Dalton, Henry, 1805-: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 6, 1848, sending copy of account.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Invoice of Merchandise . . . July 20, 1848, with note by William E. Shannon that duties have been paid.

Poncia, Pedro P.: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 7, 1848, concerning shipments of goods and various business matters.

Argüello, Santiago E., 1813-1857: Letter to H. D. Fitch, July 25, 1848, reporting he has just returned to San Diego with the surveyor; the wheat crop is good, etc.

Green, Talbot H., 1819-1889: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Aug. 17, 1848, re duties on goods from Mazatlán.

Paty & Co.: Bill to Juan Manuel Baca, Aug. 26, 1848, with note that Baca should pay the amount due to H. D. Fitch.

Sherman & Ruckel: Bill to H. D. Fitch, [Aug. 30, 1848]

Fitch, Frederick?: Letter, Aug. 31. 1848, to his brother.

Sherman & Ruckel: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 11, 1848

Starkey, Janion & Co., San Francisco: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 28, 1848, with note of payment received, signed by E. R. Falkner.

There is no folder no. 530.

Starkey, Janion & Co., San Francisco: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 1848, with note of payment received, Oct. 4, 1848, signed by E. R. Falkner.

Mellus & Howard: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 30, 1848

Starkey, Janion & Co., San Francisco: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 30, 1848, signed by E. R. Falkner

Fitch, Henry Delann, 1799-1849: Memorandum of account of Bernarda Valencia, Oct. 1843

Paty, John, 1807-1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 1, 1848, re gold fever in Hawaii. He expects to return soon to California and desires Fitch to acquire tallow and hides for him.

Starkey, Janion & Co., San Francisco: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 1, 1848, with note that duties have been paid by the company, signed by R. R. Falkner.

Letter of introduction for Robert Parker, addressed to Vicente Gutiérrez, Oct. 2, 1848. Copy. Unsigned.

There is no folder no. 538.

DeWitt & Harrison, San Francisco: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 3, 1848

Wells (B) & Co., San Francisco: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Sept. 27, 1848

Sherman & Ruckel, San Francisco: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 4, 1848

Starkey, Janion & Co., San Francisco: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 5. 1848, with statement that duties have been paid on the goods, signed by E. R. Falkner.

There is no folder no. 543.

Alexander & Mellus, San Pedro: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 6, 1848, followed by letter to Pedro P. Poncia concerning the shipment.

There is no folder no. 545.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Bill to Francisco Soto, Oct. 1843

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Letter to Poncia, Oct. 1848

Gillespie, Charles V.: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 8, 1848, signed by Publius R. Johnson.

There is no folder no. 549.

DeWitt & Harrison, San Francisco: Bill to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 9, 1848

Everett & Co., Honolulu: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Oct. 24, 1848, stating they have already sent the two notes, and many are leaving for the gold fields of California.

Brewer, Charles, 1804- : Letter, Oct. 28, 1848. Letterpress copy, enclosing notes, and re settlement of accounts.

Mott, J. Thomas: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Nov. 22, 1848, acknowledging receipt of gold, thanking Fitch for information on gold mines, and discussing business prospects.

Account book, 1847-1849

Lataillade, Cesáreo, 1819-1849: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 8, 1848, mainly re his difficulties in obtaining money owed him by James McKinlay.

Paty, John, 1807-1868: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Dec. 14, 1848, hoping Fitch has been able to collect enough to cancel debt. If Fitch has collected more than sum owed him, he should turn it over to McKinlay.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Account with Agostín Mancilla, June 1842

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Memorandum of Accounts, 1848.

There is no folder no. 591.

Reid, Perfecto Hugo, 1811-1852: Bill to H. D. Fitch, 1848

Spanish weights; English Measures

Howard, William Davis Merry, 1819-1856: Bill to H. D. Fitch, 1848

Dinero a 4 %-Accounts, with interest added.

Mellus & Howard, San Francisco: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 1, 1849

Aviso al Publico, Jan. 25, 1849. Notice that H. D. Fitch died on Jan. 14, and any pending accounts can be settled either directly with Mrs. Fitch or with Frederic Teschemacher.

Briggs. Joseph G.: Letter to Frederic Fitch, Jan. 15, 1849, saying he is tempted to come to California, and giving news of events in Charlestown, N.H.

Anselin, Alfred, d. 1853: Letter to Mrs. Fitch, Jan. 16, 1849, requesting the encyclopedia willed him by Fitch and the $150 owed him for services during Fitch's last illness. With note of receipt of the money signed by John F. Barker for Anselin.

Bull, John C.: Receipt to Mrs. Fitch, Jan. 24, 1849

Forbes, William: Letter to H. D. Fitch, Jan. 29, 1849, introducing the bearer, Pedro Retolaza.

Fitch, Josefa (Carrillo): Letter to Frederic Teschemacher, Apr. 7, 1849, requesting Teschemacher to send on goods from San Blas that were ordered by her late husband. Draft.

Álvarez, Miguel: Declaration of obligation to the late H. D. Fitch, Apr. 16, 1849, written for him and witnessed by Miguel de Pedrorena.

Vallejo, Mariano Guadalupe, 1807-1890: Inventario . . . en el rancho de Satiyomi, May 24, 1849. Inventory of Fitch's ranch. Two copies, one signed by Vallejo and M. B. Carson.

Teschemacher, Henry Frederic: Letter to Mrs. Fitch, May 27, 1849, reporting that he has not sold much merchandise sent by her on the Olga, nor has he as yet been able to collect money owed Fitch.

Worth, Calvin G.: Bill of lading for goods shipped on the Inez to Mrs. Fitch, June 6, 1849. Also included, letter, June 9, 1849, from H. E Fitch to his mother concerning the goods shipped on the Inez.

Vallejo, Mariano Guadalupe, 1807-1890: Deed to Mrs. Fitch, Aug. 22, 1849, also signed by John B. Frisbie. For property in Sonoma. Certified and recorded by L. W. Boggs, alcalde of Sonoma.

Fitch, Josefa (Carrillo): Lease to Robert Allen of house in Sonoma, Aug. 24, 1849, signed by Mrs. Fitch and Robert Allen, witnessed by W. R. Isaacs Mackay and William Robinson.

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: List of articles to be purchased . . . 1849

Sepulveda, Juan María: Efectos sacados en la tienda de Da Josefa Carrillo . . . Dec. 26, 1849. Receipt for merchandise from Mrs. Fitch's store on account of José Ramón Carrillo.

Invoice of articles shipped in the Barque Olga . . . [1849]

Fitch, Henry Delano, 1799-1849: Saldos de ctas Anteriores, 1849. Balances of earlier accounts.

Thompson, Alpheus Basil, 1795-1869: Bill to Fitch Estate, Jan. 11, 1850, with note by John Temple.

Thompson, Alpheus Basil, 1795-1869: Receipt to Mrs. Fitch, May 11, 1850

Semple, John L.: Letter to Mrs. Fitch, July 5, 1850, concerning payment for shoes.

Vallejo Mariano Guadalupe, 1807-1890: Letter to Mrs. Fitch, Aug. 8, 1850, concerning rental of her house in Sonoma.

Tennent, Archibald: Receipt to Fred Fitch, Aug. 30, 1853

Bill to Josefa Fitch from clerk of the Probate Court, 1857

Account, undated