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San Marino, CA 91108
Manuscripts
José Antonio María Abrego letter to John Townsend
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Manuscripts
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
These three manuscripts deal with affairs of real estate between Cornelius De Boom and John Townsend during the year 1850. HM 35192, dated February 26, is an agreement between the two concerning the construction of buildings upon lots of land located within San Francisco. HM 35193, written August 11, carries further details of the agreement. De Boom requests that the ship bearing his brother may anchor within Townsend's water lots, and more details of this arrangement follow. At the writing of the third letter (HM 35194, dated August 23), De Boom is preparing to depart. His brother has not yet arrived, but he hopes to meet with Townsend to finalize business matters before leaving.
mssHM 35192-35194
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Here are three letters to Dr. John Townsend from Emile Grisar of San Francisco, CA. The letters are all dated 1850; HM 35196 is dated September 26, HM 35197 is dated October 22, and HM 35198 is dated November 2. Grisar writes of the arrival of a ship that he appears to be interested in purchasing in conjunction with Townsend, but it needs repair. He also writes of the repairs being done on his San Francisco house, which he may have to draw drafts against. In HM 35196, he informs Townsend of the grading of San Francisco streets by the City Authority, and suggests he be given power of attorney in order to best take care of Townsend's business in San Francisco. In the final letter, Grisar relates that he may have to pay for a portion of the grading charges, and plans to formally protest along with several local colleagues.
mssHM 35196-35198
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Flores writes of his arrival to San Diego and Monterey with General José Castro. Flores finds the lands to be very tranquil, and writes of other political matters and his travels. In Spanish.
mssHM 16690
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In this letter, Argüello writes of constant trouble with attacks and robberies from the Indians, and especially the late trouble in San Diego. He hopes order is restored soon. With postscript dated 1825, January 25. In Spanish.
mssHM 16559
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This letter outlines an agreement between Palomares and Father Zalvidea concerning a trade of goods, such as livestock and textiles. In Spanish. In poor condition; page incomplete.
mssHM 48973
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In this report, Francisco de Gamboa discusses the character of New Spanish officials, as well as details of land and sea expeditions in California and Sonora. In Spanish.
mssHM 4043