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Jacob P. Leese papers, 1852-1863.
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Jacob P. Leese papers, 1852-1863Creator/Contributor:
Leese, Jacob P. (Jacob Primer), 1809-1892, creator, creator.Abstract:
Collection consists of correspondence and documents (dating from 1862-1863) relating to obtaining a concession from the Mexican
Government for Baja California lands for the purpose of colonization, exploration, and mining. This correspondence deals with
the Guano Islands, a copper mine in Baja California, and the Lower California Colonization and Mining Company. The collection
also contains materials relating to the claim against the United States government for recovery of funds owed for supplies
furnished to the Fremont Battalion and proceeds of wharfage collected by the agents of the government in Monterey according
to the contract terms with General Kearney. The wharf was purchased from Thomas O. Larkin through a business partnership with
Jacob Leese. The collection also contains assorted correspondence and documents relating to other matters from 1852 to 1862.
Date:
1852 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caLand grants -- Mexico -- Baja California (Peninsula)
Copper mines and mining -- Mexico -- Baja California (Peninsula)
Guano
Baja California (Mexico : Peninsula) -- Colonization
Lower California Colonization and Mining Company.
United States. -- Army. -- California Battalion of Mounted Riflemen.
Leese, Jacob P. (Jacob Primer) -- 1809-1892 -- Archives
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COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Purchase from Barney Chapman; March 2020.
Related collection: Jacob P. Leese papers and accounts, 1837-1849 (BANC MSS C-B 107).
Jacob P. Leese papers, BANC MSS 2021/131, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
In English and Spanish.
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Spanish
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CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.