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Case file for United States vs. Gregorio Tapia, Aguajito [Monterey County]. Includes transcript of the proceedings and related documents.
Granted by Figueroa Aug. 13, 1835, to Gregorio Tapia; ½ league, by name. Claim filed by Gregorio Tapia Feb. 17, 1853. Rejected by the Board May 8, 1855. Confirmed by the District Court Feb 8, 1858; appeal dismissed and case remanded by the Supreme Court Mar. 24, 1864, by mandate. Patent issued to Gregorio Tapia Mar. 19, 1868, for 3,322.56 acres. The patent is recorded in Salinas, Monterey County. No. 282 General Land Office map. Bowman, J.N. Index of the Spanish-Mexican private land grant records and cases of California, I, 010 (shelved as BANC MSS C-R 17, Bancroft Library).
Associated Case Numbers: Expediente 5, Docket 597, 323 SD, GLO 282

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Title Aguajito [Monterey County] Gregorio Tapia, Claimant. Case no. 323, Southern District of California.
Creator Tapia, Gregorio, 1814-, Claimant
Tapia, Gregorio, 1814-, Grantee
Tapia, Gregorio, 1814-, Patentee
United States District Court (California: Southern District), Responsible Party
Variant Title United States vs. Gregorio Tapia
Published 1853-1864
Full Collection Name Documents Pertaining to the Adjudication of Private Land Claims in California
Other Identifiers BANC MSS Land Case Files 323 SD
Subject (Person) Tapia, Gregorio, 1814-
Subject (Topic) Land grants
Land grants--California--Monterey County
Land titles--California--Monterey County
Geographic Coverage Rancho Aguajito (Calif.)
Monterey County (Calif.)
Coordinates W 121°53'/N 36°35'
Type Text
Format Case files
Extent Originals:1 portfolio (78p.); 26 x 41 cm.
Language English
Spanish
Archive The Bancroft Library
Note Spanish text on pages 10-17, 19
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