Agreement between Abel Stearns and Alpheus B. Thompson relating to sea-otter hunting, 1832, September 22.

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Agreement between Abel Stearns and Alpheus B. Thompson relating to sea-otter hunting, 1832, September 22.

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Signed agreement between Abel Stearns and Alpheus B. Thompson pertaining to sea-otter hunting rights in California. Per the agreement, Stearns agrees to furnish a Mexican license to collect sea-otters along the California coast and islands and provide a vessel under the Mexican flag. The agreement also stipulates percentages of the otter collection to be given to Thompson, Stearns, the Mexican government, and the otter hunters. A facsimile copy is also available.

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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...

Thompson, Alpheus B.

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