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Case file for United States vs. John Bidwell, Arroyo Chico [Butte County]. Includes transcript of the proceedings and related documents.
Granted by Micheltorena Nov. 7, 1844, to William Dickey; 5 leagues, by name. It was also granted by Sutter's General Title. Claim filed by John Bidwell Mar. 30, 1852. Confirmed by the Board Mar. 14 1853. Confirmed by the District Court July 16, 1855, and Oct. 8, 1859. Appeal dismissed by the Supreme Court Jan. 11, 1858, by mandate. Patent issued to John Bidwell Apl. 4, 1860, for 22,214.47 acres. The patent is recorded in Croville, Butte County. No. 9 General Land Office map. Bowman, J.N. Index of the Spanish-Mexican private land grant records and cases of California, I, 029 (shelved as BANC MSS C-R 17, Bancroft Library).
Associated Case Numbers: Expediente 392, Docket 143, 38 ND, GLO 9

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