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In relation to the subject above referred to I have only to remark, that, though the instructions to you from Don José Figueroa may no longer be exercised, yet there is no doubt that whatever has been done under his instructions, and which he was authorized to give, will be fully recognised and confirmed by the government of the United States.

With great respect, &c.,

S. W. KEARNY,

Brigadier General, and Governor of California.

TO DON MARIANO G. VALLEJO,

Monterey.

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, April 7, 1847. SIR: I enclose herewith an appointment for you of sub-agent for the Indians living on and near the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers.

In sending this appointment I deem it necessary to remind you that those Indians have of late given great trouble to the frontier inhabitants in the upper part of California, by driving off horses and cattle and attacking small parties at the ranches and on the road. This conduct on the part of the Indians must cease. I am in hopes that, by good advice and prudent counsel which your perfect acquaintance with them will enable you to give, they will be induced to abstain from giving further cause of complaint against them. Should they not do so, they will most assuredly be punished by an armed force, which I will send among them, and which I wish you to inform them of

I wish you to explain to the Indians the change in the administration of public affairs in this Territory; that they must now look to the Presi dent of the United States as their great father; that he takes good care of his good children; that the officers now here are acting under his orders and instructions; that the Americans and Californians are now one people, and any offences which they may commit against the latter will be punished in the same way as if committed against the former.

I will endeavor to obtain and furnish you with a quantity of Indian goods, to be given as presents to such chiefs and bands as may conduct themselves peaceably and honestly. You can tell the Indians of this.

You will please report, from time to time, to me or the future governor of the Territory, any occurrence which you may deem worthy of attention, and offer such suggestions relating to the Indians and Indian affairs as you may think proper.

Your salary will be $750 per year.

You will please not to expend any public money or contract any debt against the United States or Territory of California, under virtue of your appointment of Indian sub-agent.

Very respectfully, &c.3. W. KEARNY,

Brigadier General, and Governor of California

Captain JOHN A. SUTTER,

Indian Sub-agent, New Helvetia.

Know all men by these presents, that I, S. W. Kearny, brigadier general United States army and governor of California, by virtue of authority in me vested, do hereby appoint John A. Sutter sub-agent for the Indians on and near the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers.

Given at Monterey, capital of California, this 7th day of April, 1847. S. W. KEARNY,

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Brigadier General, and Governor of California.

Know all men by these presents, that Lilburn W. Boggs is hereby ap pointed alcalde of the district of Sonoma, vice John H. Nash, esq. Given at Monterey, capital of California, this 10th of April, 1847. S. W. KEARNY,

Brigadier General, and Governor of California.

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, April 10, 1847.

SIR: I have received yours of the 31st March, in which you state that one James Stokes, of the pueblo de San José, has lately caused notice to be given to Juan Sepulocda and Anselmo Garcia to leave the premises they occupy forthwith, the said Stokes claiming the property as his own. You further state that the said Stokes entered a suit in your office, on the 15th January last, against the above-named persons for forcibly holding possession of his property; that they were cited and appeared before you with their witnesses; that Stokes had a jury of six men of his own choice, who, after hearing testimony, decided that the persons in possession of the property had all the rights and interests in said land; and you now wish me to settle the question.

In reply to the above, it is only necessary for me to say, that this case having once been decided in your court, cannot again be brought up before it; and if Mr. Stokes is not satisfied with that decision, he must wait until higher judicial tribunals are established in the country to which he may make an appeal.

Very respectfully, &c.,

S. W. KEARNY,

Brigadier General, and Governor of California.

JOHN BURTON, Esq.,

Alcalde, &c., Pueblo de San José.

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA,

April 11, 1847.

SIR: I have received your communication of this date, enclosing a copy of a license to the brig Preniavera, under Mexican colors, " to tradeon any portion of the coast of California, on terms and with the same immunities as merchant vessels of the United States," granted on the 9th of March, by Lieutenant Colonel Frémont, United States army, who signs himself." Governor of California."

In reference to the license I have only to remark, that I claim for my

self, as governor of California by virtue of instructions from the President of the United States, no such power as is attempted to be exercised by Lieutenant Colonel Frémont, the President having assigned "to the commander-in-chief of the naval forces the regulation of the import trade, and the conditions on which vessels of all nations, our own as well as foreign, may be admitted into the ports of the Territory."

Lieutenant Colonel Frémont has no authority for considering himself governor of California, and attempting to perform the duties of that office, except what he may have derived from Commodore R. F. Stockton, of the navy; and he well knows that the President of the United States has assigned that duty to myself, having been officially informed of that fact by a circular of March 1st, signed by Commodore Shubrick and myself, before your arrival here, (a copy of which was sent to him,) and by letter from Commodore Shubrick, of February 3d, a copy of which is enclosed herewith.

Very respectfully, &c.,

'S. W. KEARNY, Brigadier General, and Governor of California.

Com. JAMES BIDDLE,
U. S. Navy, com'g Pacific squadron.

Know all men by these presents, that I, Brigadier General "S. W. Kearny, United States army, and governor of California, by virtue of authority in me vested, do hereby appoint Don Manuel G. Vallejo subagent for the Indians on the north side of the bay of San Francisco, including those on Cash creek and the lakes.

Given at Monterey, capital of California, this 14th day of April, 1847. S. W. KEARNY,

Brigadier General, and Governor of California.

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, April 14, 1847. SIR: I enclose here with an appointment for you of sub-agent for the Indians on the north side of the bay of San Francisco, including those on Cash creek and on the lakes.

In offering this appointment to you, it may be proper for me to remind you that the Indians have lately assumed a threatening attitude, and given some alarm to the inhabitants, not only near Sonoma, but to those north and east of it. I am in hopes that by good advice and prudent counsel, and the well known influence which you possess over these Indians, they may be induced by you to remain quiet and refrain from committing any further acts of depredation or hostility upon the people or their property. Should they not do so, they will most assuredly be punished by an armed force sent among them, and which you will please inform them of

Will you explain to the Indians and to their chiefs the change which has taken place in the government of this country; that they must now look upon the Californians and the Americans as one people, and any

offences they may commit upon the one will be punished in the same manner as if committed upon the other.

I will endeavor to obtain and furnish you with a quantity of Indian goods, to be given as presents to such chiefs and bands as may conduct themselves peaceably and quietly.

You will please report to me, from time to time, any occurrence which you may deem worthy of notice, and offer such suggestions relative to the Indians and Indian affairs as may appear expedient to you.

Your salary will be $750 per year.

Very respectfully, &c.,

S. W. KEARNY,

Brigadier General, and Governor of California.

Don MARIANO G. VALLEJO,
Indian Sub-agent, Monterey.

MONTEREY, CAIFORNIA, April 16, 1847.

SIR: I learn that you have under your charge a number of horses, mares, cattle, and other public property appertaining to the mission of San Rafael. I wish you to send as early as possible an inventory of the same to Captain Folsom, assistant quartermaster at San Francisco, and comply with his instructions relating thereto.

Very respectfully, &c.,

S. W. KEARNY, Brigadier General, and Governor of California.

Mr. TIMOTHY MURPHY,
San Rafael, California.

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, April 19, 1847.

SIR: Your letter of the 16th was delivered to me by Mr. Wm. S. Clarke, of the town of San Francisco, who at the same time laid before me his application or petition of February 1, 1847, to the alcalde of the district of San Francisco, for the privilege to build a public wharf in front of the city or town, ending as follows:

"Third. That your petitioner shall have possession given of the fractional lot of the northeast corner of Broadway and Battery streets, of 50 varas fronting on said Battery street, with the privilege of extending the same so far as the said wharf may or shall be completed; your petitioner reserving the right, in preference to all others, to obtain a grant of said lot to him and his heirs forever, from the proper authorities when constituted." Mr. Clarke also laid before me a deed of possession, granted to him on the same date, (February 1,) by "Washington A. Bartlett, chief magistrate," "of the land, lot, or place asked for as described in his petition and this instrument, and with the conditions thereof." I presume copies of both these papers are on file in your office.

Having on the 10th of March, 1847, given up to the town of San Francisco all claim on the part of the United States and Territory of California to the beach and water lots within certain described limits, which I believe include the lot referred to in the petition and deed of possession,

I do not feel authorized at this time to make any decision in this matter of Mr Clarke, but cannot refrain from recommending it to the most favorable consideration of all the constituted authorities of your town, and adding that justice and good faith require that we should, as far as in our power, assist in fulfilling the engagements entered into by authorities which have preceded us, without inquiring into their expediency, provided they are not contrary to law.

Very respectfully, &c.,

EDWIN BRYANT,

S. W. KEARNY,

Brigadier General, and Governor of California.

Alcalde, &c., San Francisco, California.

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, April 19, 1847.

The undersigned has the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the communication addressed to him on the 8th instant, by Don Cesareo Sataillade, vice consul of her Catholic Majesty, and to state, in reply, that as the vice consul prefers a residence in Santa Barbara, it affords the undersigned great pleasure in acceding thereto, and to add that instructions will be given that the vice consul may receive all the privileges his office and high standing so justly entitle him to.

The undersigned offers to the vice consul the assurance of his esteem and consideration.

S. W. KEARNY, Brigadier General, and Governor of California.

Don CESAREO SATAILLADE,

Vice Consul de España, Santa Barbara, California.

MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, April 21, 1847. SIR: As you have been appointed collector of the port and harbormaster at San Francisco, I have to direct that you receive for the customs and fees nothing but specie, treasury notes, or drafts. You will please settle your accounts quarterly, with Captain Folsom, assistant quartermaster at San Francisco, turning over to him all money, &c., received by you for customs and fees under your two appointments of collector and harbor master. You have a deputy collector at Sansalito, and as his services can be dispensed with, you will please do so. Your compensation for performing the duties at San Francisco of collector of the port and harbor-master, will be twelve hundred dollars ($1,200) per year.

Very respectfully, &c.,

S. W. KEARNY, Brigadier General, and Governor of California.

Mr. Wм. A. RICHARDSON,
Collector, &c., Monterey.

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