Papers of Henry Dalton, 1819-1942 (bulk 1840-1883).

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Papers of Henry Dalton, 1819-1942 (bulk 1840-1883).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/228732710

The collection consists of letters (including 2 letter books), manuscripts (including 8 diaries), and documents related to Henry Dalton and his life in early Southern California. Of note are land papers and maps related to Dalton's ranches: Rancho Azusa, Rancho Santa Anita, Rancho San Francisquito, Rancho San JoseĢ, and Rancho Addition. The collection includes 7 volumes detailing the daily occurences at Rancho Azusa (1845-79), 10 memorandum books, 25 account books, 4 Indian books, and 14 banking and receipt books.

2,430 pieces.15 boxes.40 bound volumes.1 tan case.13 maps.

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Dalton, Henry, 1803-1884.

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Henry Dalton, California land owner, rancher, and businessman, was born in London and engaged in the coastal trade in Peru and Mexico before acquiring property in Southern California in 1843. After his purchase of Rancho Azusa in 1844, Dalton eventually became the owner of five adjacent ranches. During the Mexican War, Dalton supported the Mexican side and suffered damages and losses of livestock on his properties as a result. After the war he lost much of his land to squatters and in litigation...