Records in the case of Oscar L. Shafter et. al. v. Rafael García et. al. : DS, 1861.

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Records in the case of Oscar L. Shafter et. al. v. Rafael García et. al. : DS, 1861.

Case involved land tenure in Tomales and Bolinas, Calif. (Nicasio grant). Contains abstract of bill of complaint; and demurrer of defendants Rafael García and Wheelock.

2 items [6 leaves].

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SNAC Resource ID: 7013936

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Shafter, Oscar Lovell, 1812-1873

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Oscar L. Shafter, an attorney from Vermont, came to California in 1854, having been offered a one-year position in a prestigious San Francisco law firm. At year's end he was engaged in a successful practice and believing the California climate to be better for his family's health, he sent for his wife and two daughters to join him. During the next eight years he established his reputation as an attorney, and in 1863 he was named an associate justice of the California Supreme Court. He served in ...

United States. District Court (California : Northern District)

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