Abstract Dep. of Thos. A. Sanchez [ca. 1868]

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Summary

Creators:
Sánchez, Tomás A., 1826-1882.
Abstract:
This collection is a handwritten abstract of Thomas A Sanchez's deposition on behalf of the land claims of Andres Pico to the Rancho San Fernando, as remembered, ca. 1868. The deponant's recollections of the early days of the Rancho San Fernando and of Andres Pico's ownership of the property are summarized in this six-page document.
Extent:
6 sheets (recto) : handwritten, pencil ;
Language:
English
Preferred citation:
Abstract Deposition of Tomas A. Sanchez, ca. 1868.

Background

Biographical / historical:

Thomas A. Sanchez served as Los Angeles County Supervisor, 1857-1859 and as Sheriff of Los Angeles County, 1860-1867.

Information from "History of California" by Hubert Howe Bancroft states that before the end of 1845, Mission San Fernando was leased to Andres Pico and Juan Manso for $1,120. "The mission had been rented in 1845 to Pico and Manso, who apparently held possession in 1846-8, though the property was sold in June 1846--subject to the lease, I suppose--to Eulogio Celis for $14,000, the title of Celis being in later years confirmed." (vol. V, p. 629-630)

Physical description:
6 sheets (recto) : handwritten, pencil ; 32 x 20.5 cm. + 1 transcription (3 p., typewritten ; 28 x 21.5 cm.)
Dimensions:

32 x 20.5 cm. +

28 x 21.5 cm.)

Access and use

Terms of access:
Unrestricted. Please credit California State Library.
Preferred citation:
Abstract Deposition of Tomas A. Sanchez, ca. 1868.
Location of this collection:
900 N Street, Room 200, P.O. Box 942837
Sacramento, CA 94237-0001, US
Contact:
(916) 654-0176
cslcal@library.ca.gov
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