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Thomas A. Newman claim to land in Johnstown, Trinity County, Calif

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    Land claim in Trinity County, California

    Manuscripts

    This claim, by J. L. Koresen, is for land near the Eel River in Trinity County, California.

    mssHM 68329

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    Land claim of Edward Potter

    Manuscripts

    The manuscript describes the boundaries of the land claim of Edward Potter near Los Angeles. The claim was made before Judge K. H. Limmish, who also signed the item. The land bordered a ranch belonging to Lewis Granger, who was then District Attorney.

    mssHM 69817

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    Land grant of John Stephens

    Manuscripts

    Land grant of John Stephens from George IV for 100 acres of land in the County of Oxford, London District, Ontario, Canada. Document witnessed by Sir Peregrine Maitland, lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada.

    mssHM 74099

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    Survey of swamp and overflowed lands in San Joaquin County, Calif

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    Survey of land in township 5 north, range 7 east of San Joaquin County, made for Roger Allen. Printed form, filled in and signed by county surveyor John Wallace.

    mssHM 73984

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    Lease of mineral lands in Mariposa County, California

    Manuscripts

    This manuscript is a lease of land in Mariposa County to John C. Frémont, following his claim to the property. Gold was discovered on the land in 1848, and Frémont arranged to sell the land through his lawyer, David Hoffman. This land became known as the Mariposa Grant or the Mariposa Estate.

    mssHM 541

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    Copy of survey of land in Albemarle County, Virginia

    Manuscripts

    Autograph manuscript. Copy made by Jefferson of survey of 66 acres of land in Albemarle County, Virginia made by Hudson Martin 1790 October 19, depicting land from Edward Carter to Nicholas Meriwether Lewis. (1 page)

    HM 9377