Manuscripts

1812-1844

Description: A collection of 162 items which consists of letters and documents in both English and Spanish by early Californians relating to politics and government, business, and mission affairs (particularly Mission Santa Cruz). While the bulk of the collection falls between the years 1830 to 1852, there are papers concerning the life and times of Abel Stearns, the activities of John Rowland in New Mexico and California (1835-1865), the agitation of Alta Californians demanding self-government, the Mexican War, and the events leading to California statehood. Included are final drafts of certain articles of the 1849 California Constitution and indexes and lists of civil and criminal cases in the courts of Los Angeles for the years 1830 to 1850. Persons represented in the collection include: Juan Bandini, Još Castro, ̕Po Pico, Hugo Reid, John Rowland, Pablo Vicente de Sòl, and Abel Stearns.
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Production date: 1812-1912.
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1845-1912

Manuscripts

A collection of 162 items which consists of letters and documents in both English and Spanish by early Californians relating to politics and government, business, and mission affairs (particularly Mission Santa Cruz). While the bulk of the collection falls between the years 1830 to 1852, there are papers concerning the life and times of Abel Stearns, the activities of John Rowland in New Mexico and California (1835-1865), the agitation of Alta Californians demanding self-government, the Mexican War, and the events leading to California statehood. Included are final drafts of certain articles of the 1849 California Constitution and indexes and lists of civil and criminal cases in the courts of Los Angeles for the years 1830 to 1850. Persons represented in the collection include: Juan Bandini, Još Castro, ̕Po Pico, Hugo Reid, John Rowland, Pablo Vicente de Sòl, and Abel Stearns.

mssHM 40401-40555

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California historical documents collection

Manuscripts

A collection of 162 items which consists of letters and documents in both English and Spanish by early Californians relating to politics and government, business, and mission affairs (particularly Mission Santa Cruz). While the bulk of the collection falls between the years 1830 to 1852, there are papers concerning the life and times of Abel Stearns, the activities of John Rowland in New Mexico and California (1835-1865), the agitation of Alta Californians demanding self-government, the Mexican War, and the events leading to California statehood. Included are final drafts of certain articles of the 1849 California Constitution and indexes and lists of civil and criminal cases in the courts of Los Angeles for the years 1830 to 1850. Persons represented in the collection include: Juan Bandini, José Castro, Pío Pico, Hugo Reid, John Rowland, Pablo Vicente de Solá, and Abel Stearns.

mssHM 40401-40555

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Proclamation

Manuscripts

HM 40475

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Agreement between Abel Stearns and Alpheus B. Thompson relating to sea-otter hunting

Manuscripts

Signed agreement between Abel Stearns and Alpheus B. Thompson pertaining to sea-otter hunting rights in California. Per the agreement, Stearns agrees to furnish a Mexican license to collect sea-otters along the California coast and islands and provide a vessel under the Mexican flag. The agreement also stipulates percentages of the otter collection to be given to Thompson, Stearns, the Mexican government, and the otter hunters. A facsimile copy is also available.

mssHM 73671

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Conversations between Margaret Gaffey Mel and Peter Mel : transcript

Manuscripts

Transcription of taped conversation between Margaret Gaffey Mel and her son, Peter Mel, about Abel Stearns, Arcadia Stearns Bandini, and the Bandini family. With several Bandini family trees and genealogy information.

mssHM 84219

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Isaac Sparks letter to Abel Stearns

Manuscripts

Letter from Isaac Sparks to Abel Stearns in which Sparks asks Stearns to pay Maria S. Navaro $12-15 per month until he hears from Sparks again. He also writes that he has settled an account with A.B. Thompson.

mssHM 73668

1812-1844

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