Abel Stearns [Letters] 1861-1865

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Abel Stearns [Letters] 1861-1865

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This manuscript contains copies of correspondence from cattleman Abel Stearns, dated 1861 to 1865. Stearns, an American who married into a Californio family, had a unique perspective on the relationship between Mexico and the United States. The letters relate to his personal, political and commercial life, and the lives of his relatives, the Bandinis.

[22], 484 leaves : paper ; 27.5 x 22 cm

eng,

University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.

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Stearns, Abel, 1798-1871

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Pioneer California businessman; arriving in Monterey in 1829; Sterns held many public and private offices. At the time of these declarations, he was Alcalde (or Mayor) of Los Angeles. From the description of Colorado River Ferry declarations, 1850 May 8-1850 June 8. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 39114744 Abel Stearns was a prominent trader and landowner in Southern California from 1829 until his death in 1871. From t...