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Documents relating to the history of California : ms., 1833-1852.
BANC FILM 2759; BANC MSS 71/201 c
Collection Overview

Title:

Documents relating to the history of California : ms., 1833-1852

Creator/Contributor:

Sutter, John Augustus, 1803-1880

Creator/Contributor:

Robinson, A.

Creator/Contributor:

Taylor, B.

Creator/Contributor:

Neve, Felipe de, 1724-1784

Creator/Contributor:

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Creator/Contributor:

Foster, S. C.

Creator/Contributor:

Peckham, R. F.

Creator/Contributor:

Vallejo, Mariano Guadalupe, 1808-1890, Correspondent.

Creator/Contributor:

Mason, R. B., Correspondent.

Abstract:

Transcripts and excerpts of documents, 1833-1852, including Felipe de Neve's description of the founding of San Jose; ordinances for Monterey, Los Angeles and San Francisco; Mexican voting regulations, 1830; papers relating to the acquisition of land in Monterey and Los Angeles; excerpts from the diary of J.A. Sutter and from narratives of A. Robinson, B. Taylor, W.T. Sherman, S.C. Foster, R.F. Peckham; letter by M.G. Vallejo to R.B. Mason re Indians of California; list of alcaldes of California, etc.

Date:

1833 (issued)

Subject:

Indians of North America -- California
Land tenure -- California
Mayors -- California
California -- History
San Jose (Calif.) -- History
Monterey (Calif.) -- History
Los Angeles (Calif.) -- History
San Francisco (Calif.) -- History

Note:

Also available on microfilm with call number BANC FILM 2759.
In English and Spanish.

Type:

Diaries.

Physical Description:

198 leaves ; 28 cm.
1 microfilm reel : negative (BNEG Box 3117) and positive.

Language:

English
Spanish

Identifier:

BANC FILM 2759
BANC MSS 71/201 c

Origin:

California