Letter to Dewitt C. Cage : San Francisco : LS, 1857 Sept. 8.

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Letter to Dewitt C. Cage : San Francisco : LS, 1857 Sept. 8.

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By John C. Hays, appointing Cage his deputy for the final survey of land involved in Fernando Féliz' claim for Rancho Sanel.

[2] p. ; 32 cm.

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United States. Surveyor General for California.

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Cage, Dewitt C.

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Féliz, Fernando, 1798-

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Hays, John Coffee, 1817-1883

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Texas Ranger and surveyor, John Coffee Hays (1817-1883), came to Texas in 1836, in time to participate in the Texas Revolution. At Sam Houston’s suggestion, Hays joined the Texas Rangers under Erastus “Deaf” Smith. He served in the rangers until 1846, reaching the rank of colonel, and participated in many skirmishes and engagements with Mexican and Indian forces, including the battles of Plum Creek, Salado Creek, Walker’s Creek, and Monterrey. Hays formed the 1st Texas Mounted Volun...