Monterey collection, 1824-1854.

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Monterey collection, 1824-1854.

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The collection consists of letters and documents related to the government of the municipality of Monterey, primarily during the period 1828-54. The collection also includes minute books, election results, and records of disbursements of funds and of ordinances passed. Most of the documents are in Spanish until 1846, and in English thereafter.

1,337 pieces.8 boxes.1 oversize folder.

spa,

eng,

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 6742151

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Roach, Philip A. (Philip Augustine), 1820-1889

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Spence, David, 1798-1875.

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David Estevan Spence was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on October 24, 1798, and arrived in Monterey, California, in 1824. He worked in the mercantile business before taking up ranching. He acquired Rancho Encinal y Buena Esperanza on the Salinas plains and later became alcalde of Monterey, a judge, and a member of the state legislature. He died in Monterey on February 18, 1875. From the description of David Spence papers, 1830-1922, undated. (California Historical Society). WorldC...

Allen, George, 1796-1847.

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Hartnell, W. E. P. (William Edward Petty), 1798-1854.

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Biography William Edward Petty Hartnell, born in Lancashire, England in 1798, lived in South America for some years, and came to California aboard the John Begg as a member of McCulloch, Hartnell & Co., agents for John Begg & Co. of Lima and Brotherston's in England. His firm, having contracted to take mission produce for three years, 1823-1826, carried on a profitable business until 1826. In 1825 Hartnell married María Teresa de la G...

Híjar, José María de.

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Romero, José Mariano

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