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Case file for United States vs. Harriet Besse, Bosquejo (also called "Lassen's Rancho") [Tehama County]. Includes transcript of the proceedings and related documents.
Granted by Micheltorena Dec. 1844, to Peter Lassen; 5 leagues, by name. Claim filed by Harriet Besse Mar. 3, 1853, for 1 league. Rejected by the Board April 17, 1855, because of lack of proof of a grant. Appeal dismissed by the District Court April 28, 1856. Bowman, J.N. Index of the Spanish-Mexican private land grant records and cases of California, I, 73 (shelved as BANC MSS C-R 17, Bancroft Library).
Associated Case Numbers: Docket 798, 316 ND

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Title Bosquejo (also called "Lassen's Rancho") [Tehama County] Harriet Besse, Claimant. Case no. 316, Northern District of California.
Creator Besse, Harriet Sill, 1828-1887, Claimant
Lassen, Peter, 1800-1859, Grantee
United States District Court (California: Northern District), Responsible Party
Variant Title United States vs. Harriet Besse
Published 1853-1856
Full Collection Name Documents Pertaining to the Adjudication of Private Land Claims in California
Other Identifiers BANC MSS Land Case Files 316 ND
Subject (Person) Besse, Harriet Sill, 1828-1887
Lassen, Peter, 1800-1859
Subject (Topic) Land grants--California--Tehama County
Land titles--California--Tehama County
Geographic Coverage Rancho Bosquejo (Calif.)
Tehama County (Calif.)
Type Text
Format Case files
Extent Originals:1 portfolio (13p.); 26 x 41 cm.
Language English
Archive The Bancroft Library
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