Image
Description
Dictation recorded for H.H. Bancroft.
Reminiscences concerning his father, Antonio Ignacio Avila, constable in Los Angeles, and his part in the capture of two of the pirate Bouchard's men and in pursuit of fugitive Indians;account of the governorships of Echeandia, Victoria, Figueroa, Gutierrez, Chico, Alvarado and Micheltorena; the revolts and campaigns of each regime; and the American occupation of California. Includes English translation (2 copies.)
Reminiscences concerning his father, Antonio Ignacio Avila, constable in Los Angeles, and his part in the capture of two of the pirate Bouchard's men and in pursuit of fugitive Indians;account of the governorships of Echeandia, Victoria, Figueroa, Gutierrez, Chico, Alvarado and Micheltorena; the revolts and campaigns of each regime; and the American occupation of California. Includes English translation (2 copies.)