Arrillaga, José Joaquín de, 1750-1814

Report on Santa Catalina Martir, Aug. 12, 1796. Transcript.

Pérez Vidal, Andrés

Letter to José Serrano, Nov. 19, 1831, concerning plot to kill Castro and Chaves, written from Baja California. With transcript.

Chabolla, Antonio, 1804-

Request for use of land named Las Llagas for his cattle, Nov. 15, 1828, with grant of request by Alviso noted in margin. Mutilated.

Chabolla, Antonio, 1804-

Request, with Andrés Chabolla, Apr. 12, 1832, for land for their cattle. With reply by Ignacio Peralta, June 15, 1832, noted in the margin, that he has no power to grant their request. With transcript.

Vásquez, Filomeno

Contemporary copy of a legal document, Apr. 4, 1834 — a conciliatory agreement between Gabriel Nuñez and Clara Camberos.

Certified copy of documents relating to land transaction involving Bolsa del Potrero, Sept. 11, 1824-Aug. 21, 1834. Include testimony, taken by José Tiburcio Castro, of José Joaquín de la Torre and J. B. R. Cooper, with signatures also of José Raymundo de la Torre, José Gabriel de la Torre, José Ignacio Azedo and Marcelino Escobar; statement by José Joaquín de la Torre that he has yielded half of the lot to J. M. Milligan, Sept. 11, 1824; and statement by W. E. P. Hartnell that as executor of Milligan's estate, he has turned over the benefit of the land to J. B. R. Cooper, Aug. 21, 1834.

Figueroa, José, 1792-1835

Extract of regulations concerning militia, Jan. 24, 1835. With transcript.

There is no document no. 22.

Documents relating to elections in San José, Dec. 1835, containing signatures of Nicolás Berreyesa, Luis Chabolla, José Noriega, Tomás Pacheco, and José Z. Fernández. With transcript.

Printed material removed for separate cataloging.

Vallejo, Mariano Guadalupe, 1807-1890

Circular, Sept. 9, 1836, warning of activities of James Doyle, a horse thief, with notes of receipt signed by Ignacio Martínez, Joaquín I. Castro, Ignacio Peralta, José María de Jesús González, Rafael de Jesús Moreno, Juan del Prado Mesa, José María Alvisu. With transcript.

Printed material removed for separate cataloging.

Pesado, José Joaquín, 1801-1861

Letter to the governor of California, July 20, 1838, re islands off the coast of California. Copy.

Alva, Manuel María, 1787-

Letter to M. G. Vallejo, Aug. 28, 1838, requesting orders from him.

Castillo Negrete, Luis del, d. 1843

Copy of letter, July 16, 1839, made in November 17, 1840, to a missionary priest, advising him not to accept any orders unless they come via his office in Baja California. With transcript.

Printed material removed for separate cataloging.

Canedo, Juan de Dios, 1786-1850

Decree, June 2, 1840, re convention between the U.S. and Mexico for settlement of claims of U.S. citizens against Mexico. Transcript.

Jimeno Casarín, Manuel, d. 1853

Letter to the justice of the peace, July 21, 1841, sending copy of a communication from the Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations concerning the expulsion of a British subject from Monterey. Marked no. 1. For remainder of file, see nos. 65 passim. Also included: transcript of a letter from J. M. Flores to Manuel Castro, Feb. 3, 1847, announcing his arrival at Soni.

No. 54 is transcript of 36-37, and filed with them.

Kostromitinov, Petr and Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880

Contract, Dec. 13, 1841, re purchase of property at Ross by Sutter. Copy of a copy, with transcript. Original also signed by Francisco Guerrero, J. J. Vioget, Jacob P. Leese and Popoff.

Covarrubias, José María, 1801-1870

Letter to the prefect, Dec. 29, 1841, re Sutter's agreement with the Russian American Company; requests a copy of the agreement. Transcript.

Alvarado, Juan Bautista, 1809-1882

Letter to José Z. Fernández, Nov. 13, 1842, sending copy of a letter he wrote to Commodore Jones re claims of American citizens against the government of California. Marked no. 2.

See also nos. 51-53, 55-56, and 68 passim. For transcript, see nos. 114-116.

Fernández, José Zenón, d. 1844

Draft of a letter, Nov. 25, 1842, to J. B. Alvarado, marked no. 3, re expulsion of American citizens from Monterey. For transcript, see nos. 88-89.

Fernández, José Zenón, d. 1844

Draft of letter, Nov. 16, 1842. Marked no. 4. For transcript, see nos. 89-90.

Fernández, José Zenón, d. 1844

Draft of a letter to Alvarado, Dec. 4, 1842. Marked no. 5. For transcript, see nos. 90-91.

Jones, Thomas Ap Catesby, 1790-1856

Letter to the judge at Monterey, Nov. 29, 1842, translated by W. E. P. Hartnell into Spanish. Marked no. 6. For transcript, see no. 92-93.

Fernández, José Zenón, d. 1844

Draft of letter, Nov. 30, 1842, to Thomas Ap Catesby Jones, marked no. 7. For transcript, see nos. 93-94.

Jones, Thomas Ap Catesby, 1790-1856

Letter, Dec. 1, 1842, translated into Spanish by W. E. P. Hartnell, and marked no. 8. For transcript, see no. 95.

Fernández, José Zenón, d. 1844

Draft of reply, Dec. 2, 1842, marked no. 9. For transcript, see no. 96.

Jones, Thomas Ap Catesby, 1790-1856

Letter to José Z. Fernández, Dec. 2, 1842, translated into Spanish by W. E. P. Hartnell, marked no. 10. For transcript, see nos. 97-100.

Fernández, José Zenón, d. 1844

Draft of letter to Thomas A. C. Jones, Dec. 11, 1842, marked no. 11. For transcript, see nos. 101-104.

There is no document no. 85.

Fernández, José Zenón, d. 1844

Draft of letter to the governor, marked no. 12, Dec. 11, 1842. For transcript, see no. 87.

Transcripts of documents no. 68-86.

Arce, Francisco Casimiro, 1821-1878

Provisional regulations, May 1, 1843, approved by Micheltorena.

Jimeno Casarín, Manuel, d. 1853

Letter to Francisco Arce, May 20, 1843, discussing reception of the bishop, possibility of return of missions to the priests, etc.

Castañares, Manuel

Letter to the prefect of Monterey, Aug. 28, 1843, re complaint of Benito Díaz. With transcript.

There is no document no. 110.

Micheltorena, Manuel, d. 1853

Decree, Sept. 28, 1843, on elections, copied by Manuel Castro. Original also signed by Manuel Jimeno Casarín. For transcript, see nos. 113-114.

Transcript of 112.

Transcript of 65-67.

Transcript of C-B 52; no. 63

Micheltorena, Manuel, d. 1853

Decree, Nov. 14, 1843, on elections. Also signed by Jimeno Casarín. In oversize folder. For transcript, see nos. 118-119.

Transcript of no. 117.

Transcript of no. 242.

Suárez del Real, José María del Refugio Sagrado

Printed form filled in, containing certified copy of baptismal registry for Manuel de Jesús Castro, Nov. 27, 1843. Also signed by Joaquín Escamilla and Francisco Arce.

Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-

Transcripts of two documents: one, ca. Apr. 1846, re Frémont's expedition, the other to Dolores Pacheco, Jan. 8, 1844.

Castro, José, 1810-1860

Letter to Manuel Castro, Apr. 3, 1845, re provisional appointment as captain of auxiliary cavalry.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894

Decree, June 5, 1845, re missions. Contemporary copy by Florencio Serrano. Original signed also by Juan Bandini. With transcript.

Rico, Francisco, ca. 1820-

Letter to Manuel Castro, undated, re Frémont's activities.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894

Decree, July 12, 1845, on elections. Contemporary copy by Florencio Serrano. Original also signed by José María Covarrubias. With transcript.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894

Decree, July 12, 1845, appointing Manuel Castro prefect of the district of Monterey. Also signed by José María Covarrubias.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894

Letter, July 16, 1845, to Manuel Castro, notifying him of his appointment as prefect of Monterey. Incomplete. With transcript.

Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-

Letter to Francisco Araiza, July 31, 1845, transmitting copy of a letter from Pico re his appointment as prefect. With transcript

Araiza, Francisco

Letter to the prefect, Aug. 8, 1845, with a complaint against the military commandant. With transcript.

Araiza, Francisco

Letter to the prefect, Aug. 12, 1845, re statement taken from Thomas Larkin. With transcript.

Escobar, Marcelino, 1797-

Letter to the prefect, Aug. 26, 1845, re foreigners in Monterey and Larkin's reaction. With transcript.

Covarrubias, José María, 1801-1870

Letter to Manuel Castro, Aug. 28, 1845, complimenting him on his appointment to the prefecture, etc. With transcript.

Monterey, Calif. Junta de Compromisarios

Document re choice of electors. Copy. Original signed by José Abrego, Pedro Narváez, Manuel Díaz, Joaquín Escamilla, Antonio María Osio, Florencio Serrano, Salvador Munras, Francisco Pacheco, Ignacio Ezquer, Rafael Castro. With transcript.

Transcript of C-B 52, no. 32.

Covarrubias, José María, 1801-1870

Letter to the prefect of Monterey, Sept. 12, 1845, communicating instructions about foreigners from Missouri and Columbia River. With transcript.

Covarrubias, José María, 1801-1870

Letter to the prefect of Monterey, Sept. 12, 1845, transmitting request from Mexican government for information concerning Sutter and Russian-American Company negotiations. With transcript.

Soberanes, Feliciano, 1789-

Letter to Manuel Castro, Sept. 29, 1845, stating he has taken oath of office.

Soberanes, Feliciano, 1789-

Letter to Manuel Castro, Sept. 9, 1845, re appointment of Vicente Gómez as scribe of the court. With transcript.

Transcripts of documents in the case, Eulogio de Célis vs. John A. Sutter, Aug.-Oct. 1845. Include complaint of Célis, re Sutter's non-payment of debt, requesting detention of Sutter's launch; referral of matter to the commander of the port by José de la Cruz Sánchez and Francisco de Haro; reply by the captain of the port, Francisco Sánchez, etc. (See C-B 52: 2.)

Escobar, Marcelino, 1797-

Letter to the prefect, Oct. 9, 1845, requesting a leave of absence because of his health. With transcript.

Soberanes, Feliciano, 1789-

Letter to Manuel Castro, Oct. 9, 1845, transmitting copy of complaint of the Justice of the peace at Refugios re theft of horses by men from the Monterey presidio. With transcript.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894

Decree, Oct. 11, 1845, suspending assembly. Also signed by Covarrubias. Original in oversize folder. With transcript.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894

Letter to Manuel Castro, Oct. 15, 1845, commending Castro's performance as prefect.

Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-

Letter to Thomas O. Larkin, Oct. 17, 1845, re crimes against Nathan Spear and the captain of the bark Tasso. Two variants, with transcript.

Zarembo, Dionisio

Letter of the sub-prefect, Oct. 18, 1845, in Russian, with translation into English and transcript of the translation. Re status of Sutter's debt.

Larkin, Thomas Oliver, 1802-1858

Letter to the sub-prefect, Oct. 23, 1845, re attack on Elliott Libbey and Nathan Spear. With transcript.

Larkin, Thomas Oliver, 1802-1858

Letter to the sub-prefect, Oct. 24, 1845, re the assault on Spear and Libbey. With transcript.

Covarrubias, José María, 1801-1870

Letter, Oct. 24, 1835, sending certified copy of complaint re Sutter's launch; signed by James Alexander Forbes. With transcripts.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Copies of letters, in handwriting of Guerrero y Palomares, Oct. 12-27, 1845, re the assault on Libbey and Spear, Oct. 11, 1845. With transcripts.

Guerrero y Palomares,Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to the alcalde of San Francisco, Oct. 27, 1845, re assault on Spear and Libbey.

Larkin, Thomas Oliver, 1802-1858

Letter to Manuel Castro, Oct. 30, 1845, announcing the appointment of William Leidesdorff as U.S. Vice Consul in San Francisco. With transcript.

Castro, José, 1810-1860

Orders, Nov. 6, 1845, pertaining to certain foreigners from the United States: William B. Elliott, John Gibbs and John B. Lewis.

Zarembo, Dionisio

Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 6, 1845, requesting assistance in claiming debts owed to the Russian-American Company by John Sutter and others.

Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-

Letter to Dionisio Zarembo, Nov. 7, 1845, stating he will attempt to collect debts owed to the company. With transcript.

Vaca, Marcos

Letter, Nov. 17, 1845, stating he will not reside in the house in Sonoma as agreed for it needs a roof. With transcript.

There is no item no. 224.

Rosa, José de la

Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 17, 1845, re abuses committed by J. A. Sutter. With transcript.

Rosa, José de la

Letter to the prefect, Nov. 17, 1845, reporting illegal sale of land by the justices of the peace. With transcript.

Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-

Permit for Juan Mirando to remain in the Arroyo de San Antonio, Nov. 17, 1845, subject to agreement by the government. With transcript.

Rosa, José de la

Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 20, 1845, re the government house and what Prudon and Vaca have done to it. With transcript.

Castro, José, 1810-1860

Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 30, 1845, stating he has appointed Manuel Gutiérrez school teacher at San José. With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to the prefect, Dec. 1, 1845, re nominations for justices of the peace.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, Dec. 8, 1845, re Sutter, and nominations for justices of the peace.

Castro, José, 1810-1860

Letter to Manuel Castro, Dec. 10, 1845, sending document and ordering Manuel Castro and Andrés Castillero to come immediately to Monterey. With transcript.

Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-

Draft, Dec. 15, 1845, of communication concerning the discovery by Andrés Castillero of a quicksilver mine in the jurisdiction of San José.

Covarrubias, José María, 1801-1870

Letter, Dec. 29, 1845, to the prefect, requesting a copy of the agreement with the Russian-American Company re settlements at Bodega and Ross.

Pico, Antonio María, 1808-1869

Letter, Jan. 1, 1846, to Manuel Castro, stating he has turned over his office to Pedro Chabolla.

Noé, José de Jesús, 1805-

Letter to the prefect, Jan. 2, 1846, stating he has taken oath of office.With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 4, 1846, re appointments of various officials.With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 4, 1846, re use of houses, now abandoned, around the Mission.With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 4, 1846, re extra work in the district, disagreements between Forbes, Leidesdorff, Ridley and Hinckley, etc. With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 4, 1846, proposing certain individuals for the city council. With transcript.

Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-

Letter, Jan. 5, 1846, re the city council of Monterey. With transcript.

Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-

Draft of letter, Jan. 8, 1846, to Dolores Pacheco, ordering him to take office as justice of the peace of San José.

Chabolla, Pedro Regalado, 1789-

Decree, Jan. 10, 1846, re regulations concerning the slaughter of cattle, the trade of hides, and passports for travellers, including Indians. With transcript.

Contemporary copies of documents relating to the sale of islands off Baja California by Florencio Serrano to Máximo Fernández. Original includes signatures of Serrano, Manuel Díaz, Gabriel de la Torre, and José Antonio Chaves.

Filed with no. 257.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 15, 1846, transmitting a letter from Berreyesa, re financial matters, re complaint of James Forbes. With transcript.

Agreement between J. A. Sutter and P. Kostromitinov, Dec. 13, 1841, translated into Spanish by W. E. P. Hartnell, Jan. 15, 1846. With transcript.

Díaz, Manuel, 1810-

Request, Jan. 15, 1846, to be excused from duties as first alcalde, with marginal notation by Pío Pico. With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to the prefect, Jan. 15, 1846, re Dolores Pacheco's reasons for refusing to serve as justice of the peace at San José. With transcript.

Chabolla, Pedro Regalado, 1789-

Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 16, 1846, stating he has turned over office to Dolores Pacheco. With transcript.

Pacheco, Dolores, 1798-ca. 1858

Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 16, 1846, stating he has taken office. With transcript.

Lorenzana, Macedonio, 1788-

Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 21, 1846, stating he has granted to the Castros the Rancho de San Andrés. With transcript.

Díaz, Manuel, 1810-

Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 21, 1846, commenting that he has been informed that justices of the peace are illegally granting lands. With transcript.

Documents in case of trial and sentence of Henri Cambuston, Jan. 21, 1846, including statement of complaint signed by Manuel Díaz, Vicente Gómez and Teodoro González; receipt of complaint by H. Cambuston; testimony of Pedro Narváez, José Antonio Chaves, Jesús Soto, Bernardino Soto and Henri Cambuston; judgment of Manuel Castro, also signed by J. S. Escamillo and Gabriel de la Torre. Incomplete. With transcripts.

See also 302-303.

Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-

Draft of letter, Jan. 20, 1846, removing Cambuston from the directorship of the primary school in Monterey and appointing Florencio Serrano as his replacement. With transcript.

Covarrubias, José María, 1801-1870

Letter to the prefect, Jan. 22, 1846, stating the approval of the governor of the appointments made by the prefect for San Francisco offices. With transcript

Covarrubias, José María, 1801-1870

Letter to the prefect, Jan. 22, 1846, expressing the governor's approval of the appointments made by the prefect for San José offices. With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 24, 1846, stating that Frémont and Leidesdorff are on their way to Monterey, and commenting on the activity of James Forbes, etc. With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 25, 1856, stating he has spoken to Forbes re the British whaling ship, etc. With transcript.

Larkin, Thomas Oliver, 1802-1858

Letter to the prefect, Jan. 29, 1846, containing statement concerning Frémont. With translation into Spanish by W. E. P. Hartnell. With transcripts.

Noé, José de Jesús, 1805-

Letter to the sub-prefect, Feb. 6, 1846, sending certified copy of communications of his predecessor to the captain of the port, relating to the case, Célis vs. Sutter. Copies enclosed.

See also C-B 51: 159-164.

Leidesdorff, William Alexander, 1810-1848

Certified copy of a statement by Dionisio Zarembo re ownership of the Russian launch Sacramento. With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to the prefect, Feb. 9, 1846, re complaint about the launch Sacramento. With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 11, 1846, re dispatch for Forbes, foreigners, and foreigners with passports from Sutter, etc. With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 16, 1846, re need for more room for prisoners. With transcript.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894

Letter to the prefect, Feb. 18, 1846, re illegal entry of foreigners, and arrival of Frémont with troops. With transcript.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894

Letter to the prefect, Feb. 18, 1846, re assault on Libbey. With transcript.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894

Letter to the prefect, Feb. 18, 1846, re his appointment of Covarrubias as commissioner to Mexico. With transcript.

Filed with 15-16.

Pacheco, Dolores, 1798 - ca. 1858

Letter to Thomas Oliver Larkin, Feb. 18, 1846, re trial in case of assault on Libbey, still pending, lacking testimony from three or four persons residing in Sonoma. Transcript only.

Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

Letter to Dolores Pacheco, Feb. 21, 1846, re complaint concerning horses. Translated into Spanish by W. E. P. Hartnell. With transcript.

Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871

Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 24, 1846, introducing Jasper O'Farrell. With transcript.

Larkin, Thomas Oliver, 1802-1858

Letter to Manuel Castro, Mar. 6, 1846, re Castro's order to Frémont to leave the country. With transcript, and also translation into Spanish by Hartnell.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894

Letter to the prefect, Mar. 9, 1846, re Manuel Díaz' request not to serve as alcalde. With transcript.

Díaz, Manuel, 1810-

Letter to Manuel Castro, Mar. 10, 1846, reporting there is no news, except that Larkin has written to Frémont re Castro's orders. With transcript.

Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-

Draft of letter to Francisco Guerrero, Mar. 10, 1846, re Frémont's activities. With transcript. Also included, on verso of no. 45, transcript of letter of José Castro, Apr. 3, 1845, appointing Manuel Castro brevet captain.

Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880

Letter to José Castro, [ca. Apr. 1846], re Frémont's activities, etc. With transcript.

Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-

Draft of letter re Frémont's activities, [ca. Apr. 1846?]

Filed with 39-40.

Escamilla, Joaquín de los Santos

Letter to Manuel Castro, Mar. 11, 1846, transmitting a letter from Sutter, and commenting that Monterey is quiet. With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, Mar. 14, 1846, acknowledging receipt of Castro's letter re Capt. Frémont's retreat. With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1801-1851

Petition, Apr. 2, 1846, requesting a house in Mission Dolores, with marginal reply by Pío Pico, With transcript.

Elick, John

Documents relating to his request for Mexican citizenship, Feb. 21- Apr. 1846. Include his request, Feb. 21, 1846; marginal replies by José de Jesús Noé and Francisco Guerrero y Palomares, and statements of witnesses Carlos Glein, Thomas Smith and Peter Sherrebach.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, Apr. 8, 1846, stating he has suspended Robert Ridley from employment. With transcript.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894

Letter to Manuel Castro, Apr. 16, 1846, announcing his appointment as constitutional governor by the Mexican government, and requesting Castro's support.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1801-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, Apr. 20, 1846, re Father Prudencio Santillan's request for some of the San Francisco mission property. With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1801-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, Apr. 20, 1846, re Nathan Spear's announcement of a quicksilver mine in Bale's ranch. With transcript.

Graham, Isaac, d. 1863

Letter to Abel Stearns, Apr. 24, 1846, re death of Henry Naile. With transcript.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894

Letter to the prefect, May 1, 1846, announcing appointment of José Matías Moreno as his secretary. With Moreno's signature in the margin. With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1801-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, May 4, 1846, re elections. With transcript.

Larkin, Thomas Oliver, 1802-18 58

Letter to Manuel Castro, May 4, 1846, re case of Captain Libbey. With transcript.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1801-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, May 6, 1846, transmitting copy of communication from Sonoma concerning activities of Frémont reported by an Indian, etc. With transcript.

Castro, José, 1810-1860

Letter to Manuel Castro, May 7, 1846, transmitting a formal act of his garrison's approval in favor of the plan of General Paredes in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. With transcript.

Díaz, Manuel, 1810-

Letter to the prefect, May 9, 1846, stating the ayuntamiento recognizes Pico as the lawful governor. Also signed by Ambrosio Gómez. With transcript.

Moreno, José Matías, 1817-1869

Letter to the prefect, May 13, 1846, stating that the governor wishes all claims against the missions to be presented within forty days. With transcript.

Workman, Julian

Letter to Manuel Castro, May 13, 1846, requesting Castro's assistance regarding some unspecified documents.

Moreno, José Matías, 1817-1869

Letter to Manuel Castro, May 13, 1846, sending copy of a decree re elections. With transcript.

Pico, Pío, 1801-1894

Letter to Manuel Castro, May 15, 1846, concerning the political condition of the state. With transcript.

Castro, José, 1810-1860

Letter to the prefect, May 13, 1846, requesting a reply to his letter concerning the pronunciamiento. With transcript.

Pacheco, Dolores, 1798 - ca. 1858

Letter to Manuel Castro, May 16, 1846, concerning a lot granted to Alvarado. With transcript.

Filed with 41-42.

Noé, José de Jesús, 1805-

Report on elections, May 30, 1846, also signed by Francisco de Haro and Máximo Z. Fernández. With transcript.

There is no item no. 102.

Carrillo, José Antonio Ezequiel, 1796-1862

Letter to José Castro, June 13, 1846, stating that Francisco Arce has just arrived with a message; José Noriega has gotten lost in the tulares and has not yet arrived. With transcript.

There is no item no. 104.

Arce, Francisco Casimiro, 1821-1878

Letter to José Antonio Carrillo, June 13, 1846, re attack on José M. Alviso by some Americans; with note by José Castro at the end. With transcript.

Filed with no. 103.

Filed with no. 105-107.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to Manuel Castro, June 13, 1846, transmitting copy of letter received from Santa Clara re report of Francisco Arce, re encounters between Californios and Americans.

Guerrero y Palomares, Francisco, 1811-1851

Letter to the prefect, June 15, 1846, re capture of Vallejo and others by the foreigners. With transcript.

Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-

Draft of letter, June 16, 1846, concerning the events in Sonoma, with orders for measures of defense. With transcript.

Arce, Francisco Casimiro, 1821-1878

Letter to Manuel Castro, June 17, 1846, stating the country is being invaded everywhere, the bearer Escobar will tell Castro the latest. With transcript.

Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-

Letter to the Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations, June 17, 1846, reporting on American activities in California. With transcript.

Filed with 119.

Castro, José, 1810-1860

Draft of letter to Pío Pico, June 25, 1846, written on his way to Sonoma, re the capture of the town, and his actions in light of the events. With transcript.

Castro, José, 1810-1860

Draft of letter, June 30, 1846, to Pío Pico stating some of the troops were not able to leave for Sonoma, and reporting on further activities of the Americans. With transcript.

Castro, José, 1810-1860

Proclamation, Aug. 1846, urging inhabitants to defend their country. Written on the verge of his departure for Baja California. With transcript.

There are no items nos. 134-135.

Castro, José, 1810-1860

Draft of letter, Sept. 9, 1846, giving his reasons for leaving California and commenting on American forces there. With transcript.

Salas, José Mariano de, 1797-

Certificate of appointment, Sept. 9, 1846, for Manuel Castro as captain at the Santa Barbara presidio. Printed form, filled in. Also signed by J. N. Almonte; with notes of recording signed by various Mexican officials. Original document in oversize. With transcript.

Almonte, Juan Nepomuceno, 1803-1869

Letter to José Castro, Oct. 15, 1846, in reply to José Castro's letter. With transcript.

Flores, José María, d. 1866?

Letter to Manuel Castro, Oct. 23, 1846, appointing Manuel Castro as commander in chief and giving him orders concerning the battle against the invaders. With transcript.

California. Asamblea

Decree, Oct. 26, 1846, appointing José María Flores interim president, and stating that the country is under martial law. Signed by Francisco Figueroa and Agustín Olvera. Original in oversize. With transcript.

Botello, Narciso, 1810-

Letter to the prefect, Oct. 31, 1846, sending copy of the decree of the assembly. See nos. 149-150. With transcript.

Flores, José María, d. 1866?

Decree, Oct. 31, 1846, transmitting copy of decree of the assembly concerning the sale of mission lands. Transcript only.

Flores, José María, d. 1866?

Passport for Manuel Castro, Oct. 30, 1846. With transcript.

Flores, José María, d. 1866?

Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 1, 1846, stating he has taken oath of office. With transcript.

Guerra, Francisco de la, 1818-1878

Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 11, 1847, stating that Jesús Pico has been forcibly detained in the Rancho de los Verdugos. With transcript.

Bustamante, Anastasio, pres. Mexico, 1780-1853

Letter to José María Flores, Jan. 18, 1847, sending copy of his letter to the Mexican Minister of War concerning the situation in California. Transcript only.

Yañez, José María, 1804-1880

Letter to Rafael Telles, Jan. 23, 1847, acknowledging receipt of letter of introduction for Francisco Arce, and stating that Bustamante left for Mazatlán three days ago.

Bustamante, Anastasio, pres. Mexico, 1780-1853

Letter to José María Flores, Jan. 18, 1847, giving Flores orders concerning the fight against the invaders. Contemporary copy and transcript.

Bustamante, Anastasio, pres. Mexico, 1780-1853

Letter to José María Flores, Jan. 19, 1847, sending copy of the letter he has written to the commandant at Sonora, requesting him to help the Californians. Copy and transcript. For another copy, see no. 182.

Flores, José María, d. 1866?

Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 3, 1847, stating he has just arrived at Soni and leaves for Altar where he hopes he can find aid for Castro.

Cuesta, Fernando

Letter to José María Flores, Feb. 4, 1847, thanking Flores for his letter with its documents relating to the struggle against the invaders. Transcript only. For another copy, see nos. 182-183.

Flores, José María d. 1866?

Letter to the governor of the state of Sonora, Feb. 5, 1847, requesting aid for himself and his troops, and mentioning events in California. Transcript and copy. For another copy, see nos. 183-184.

Cuesta, Fernando

Letter to José María Flores, Feb. 12, 1847, stating he is sorry about conditions in California, but he cannot help him. Transcript and copy. For another copy, see no. 183.

Copies of letters, Jan.-Feb. 1847. See nos. 172-173, 175, 176-179 and 180-181.

Castillero, Andrés

Letter to Francisco Arce, Feb. 25, 1847, stating the patent has been sent to José Castro.

Quijano, Benito, 1800-1865

Letter to Francisco Arce, May 31, 1847, re orders for Arce to serve as an interpreter. With transcript.

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, pres. Mexico, 1795-1876

Certificate of appointment for Francisco Arce as second lieutenant. Printed form, filled in. Also signed by Lino J. Alcorta, and recorded by various Mexican officials. In oversize.

Tornel y Mendivil, José María, 1789-1853

Letter to Antonio León, Sept. 1, 1847, introducing Francisco Arce.

Flores, José María, d. 1866?

Testimonial to Manuel Castro, Oct. 9, 1847.

Castro, José María, 1823-

Statement, Oct. 10, 1847, concerning activities of Francisco Arce.

Moreno, Francisco Rosendo

Statement, Oct. 15, 1847, concerning Francisco Arce.

Mansilla y Gamboa, Agustín

Letter to Juan de Toro, Nov. 5, 1847, re business matters, with transcript.

Blanco, Juan M.

Statement for Francisco Arce, Nov. 10, 1847. Also included, certified statements by Salvador de Iturbide, Alejandro Zavala and J. Vallarta, Jan. 1-27, 1848.

Lombardini, Manuel María, pres. Mexico, 1802-1853

Statement re Francisco Arce, Nov. 11, 1847

Almonte, Juan Nepomuceno, 1803-1869

Statement re Francisco Arce, Nov. 10, 1847

Micheltorena, Manuel, d. 1853

Statement concerning Francisco Arce, Nov. 12, 1847

Bustamante, Anastasio, pres. Mexico, 1780-1853

Letter and commission for Francisco Arce, Dec. 10, 1847, to raise troops in Baja California.

Bandini, Juan, 1800-1859

Letter to Juan de Toro, Jan. 5, 1848, re business matters. With transcript.

Anaya, Juan Pablo de, 1785-1850

Passport, Apr. 4, 1848, for Francisco Arce.

Anaya, Juan Pablo de, 1785-1850

Letter to Francisco Arce, Sept. 11, 1843, concerning American adventurers assembled at the border of Baja California, and a band of thieves in Mulejé.

Sheet addressed to Manuel Castro, with date, Nov. 26, 1849, pencilled in.

Castro, María Antonio (Pico)

Letter to Manuel Castro, May 1, 1850, re land title conflicts. With note signed Rafael del Desemparo.

Espinosa, Rafael

Letter to the comandante of California, June 20, 1850, re distribution of land in Baja California.

Ramírez, Ricardo

Letter to Manuel Castro, Mar. 19, 1851, requesting escort for surveying boundary between Mexico and the United States. With transcript.

Ramírez, Ricardo

Letter to the military commandant of Baja California, Mar. 30, 1851, stating that he has recruited his own men for an escort, and so will not need the men requested in his previous letter. With transcript.

Ramírez, Ricardo

Letter to Manuel Castro, Apr. 8, 1851, stating he would like to talk to Castro before setting out on his survey.

Ramírez, Ricardo

Letter to Manuel Castro, May 19, 1851, returning four soldiers loaned him, although he has not quite finished the survey.

Espinosa, Rafael

Letter to the comandante of the military colony at the frontier, May 30, 1851, concerning the establishment of the colony. With transcript.

Sandoval, Manuel María de

Letter to Francisco Arce, Jan. 4, 1853, concerning citizenship papers.

Agreement, May 4, 1853, concerning the working of salt mines in San Quentin, Lower California, signed by Juan B. Alvarado, José Castro, Manuel Castro and J. A. Moerenhout.

Arce, B. de

Landing permit for Juan de Toro, June 12, 1854. Printed form filled in, including regulations for foreigners; in Spanish, English and French. With transcript.

Moreno, José Matías, 1817-1869

Letter to José Castro, July 31, 1854, re the Baja California situation. With transcript.

Bona, Tomás

Letter to Manuel Castro, Aug. 30, 1854, requesting documents giving title to Rancho de San Felipe in Castro's possession. With transcript.

Blancarte, José María

Letter to Antonio María Melendres, Mar. 28, 1855, requesting him to remit certain documents to Ignacio Fonserrado. With transcript.

Park, Trenor William, 1823-1882

Letter to Manuel Castro, Oct. 16, 1856, re presidential election.

Palmer, Joseph C.

Letter to Manuel Castro, Oct. 17, 1856, re presidential election.

Laurencel, Henry

Letter to Manuel Castro, Oct. 19, 1857, requesting information concerning activities of José Castro in 1846, for the use of the U.S. District Court.

Suárez del Real, José María del Refugio Sagrado

Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 27, 1858, concerning his interests in California.

Castro, José, 1810-1860

Letter to Manuel Castro, Mar. 11, 1858, transmitting copies of documents relating to lands.

Castro, José, 1810-1860

Letter to Juan de Toro, Mar. 26, 1858, re business affairs.

Barragán, Máximino

Letter to Manuel Castro, July 4, 1858, reporting on the mines of San Antonio, etc. With transcript.

Barragán, Máximino

Letter to Manuel Castro, Aug. 17, 1858, re expenditures for the salt mines in Santa Catarina. With transcript.

Barragán, Máximino

Letter to Manuel Castro, Sept. 4, 1858, re lands at Santa Catarina and San Felipe. Copy.

Petition of native Californians, Feb. 21, 1859, with signatures of Nasario Galindo, Rosario Higuera Soto, Ignacio Soto, Silverio Soto, Carmel Higuero Soto, José Soto, Encarnación Pacheco Soto, Guadalupe Soto and Jacinta Higuera. Printed form. With transcript.

Printed item. Removed for separate cataloging.

Castañeda, Jesús

Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 7, 1860

Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-

Letter to Mr. Savage, Nov. 12, 1875, requesting Savage to turn over a Juárez document to J. D. Marks.

Ocampo, Melchor, 1814-1861

Letter to José Castro, Aug. 8, 1859. Copy by José Castro, Mar. 3, 1860, concerning sale of lands in Baja California.

Castañeda, Jesús

Letter to Manuel Castro, July 7, 1860, concerning Captain Twist.

Palacio, Ricardo

Letter to Manuel Castro, Aug. 19, 1860, re lands of Santa Catarina. With transcript.

Palacio, Adolfo

Letter to Manuel Castro, Oct. 20, 1861, re lands in Baja California, especially Santa Catarina.

Torres, Cosmé

Letter to Manuel Castro and Juan Manuel Luco, Jan. 16, 1865, concerning land dispute.

Bryant, Andrew Jackson, 1831-1888

Letter to Manuel Castro, Oct. 6, 1864, requesting Castro's assistance on behalf of the Union ticket headed by Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.

Mexico. Consulado, San Francisco

Letter to Manuel Castro, Apr. 17, 1865, requesting help for seven Mexican officials who were imprisoned by the French and were now in San Francisco and desirous of returning to Mexico. By José A. Godoy.

Vega, Plácido, 1830-1878

Statement concerning assistance given him by Victor Castro, Vladislao Vallejo and Melitón Alviso and others during his stay in California. With transcript.

Barstow, Alfred

Letter to Manuel Castro, Aug. 17, 1868, as secretary of the National Union Republican Party, State Central Committee for California, re starting a Spanish newspaper to be called "El Republicano."

Vega, Plácido, 1830-1878

Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 8, 1870, sending a proclamation and hoping for Castro's assistance.