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Case file for United States vs. Gabriel Espinosa, Salinas (also called "Tucho") [Monterey County]. Includes transcript of the proceedings and related documents.
Granted by Castro Dec. 17, 1835, and titulo issued by Gutierrez Apl. 15, 1836, to Gabriel Espinoza; about 1 league, by description. Claim filed by Gabriel Espinoza Feb. 9, 1853. Rejected by the Board Apl. 4, 1854. Confirmed by the District Feb. 6, 1857. Casue dismissed by the Supreme Court Feb. 19, 1864, by mandate. Patent issued to the heirs of Gabriel Espinoza Mar. 26, 1867, for 4,413.81 acres. The patent is recorded in Salinas, Monterey County. No. 257 general Land Office map. The grant may have also been called San Miguel, or Escarpin, also Pilarcitos. Bowman, J.N. Index of the Spanish-Mexican private land grant records and cases of California, I, 653 (shelved as BANC MSS C-R 17, Bancroft Library).
Associated Case Numbers: Expediente 13, Docket 570, 158 SD, GLO 257

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