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Case file for United States vs. Manuel Torres, Muniz (also called "Maniz") [Sonoma County]. Includes transcript of the proceedings and related documents.
Granted by Pico Dec. 4, 1845, to Manuel Torres; 4 leagues, by name. Claim filed by Manuel Torres Feb. 17, 1852. Confirmed by the Board Dec. 27, 1853. Confirmed by the District Court Oct. 17, 1855; appeal dismissed May 7, 1857. Patent issued to Manuel Torres Feb. 4, 1860, for 17,760.75 acres. The patent is recorded in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County. No. 26 General Land Office map. Bowman, J.N. Index of the Spanish-Mexican private land grant records and cases of California, I, 448 (shelved as BANC MSS C-R 17, Bancroft Library).
Associated Case Numbers: Toma 312, Expediente 488, Docket 43, 95 ND, GLO 26

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Title Muniz (also called "Maniz") [Sonoma County] Manuel Torres, Claimant. Case no. 95, Northern District of California.
Creator Torres, Manuel, 1826-1910, Claimant
Torres, Manuel, 1826-1910, Grantee
Torres, Manuel, 1826-1910, Patentee
United States District Court (California: Northern District), Responsible Party
Variant Title United States vs. Manuel Torres
Published 1852-1857
Full Collection Name Documents Pertaining to the Adjudication of Private Land Claims in California
Other Identifiers BANC MSS Land Case Files 95 ND
Subject (Person) Torres, Manuel, 1826-1910
Subject (Topic) Land grants
Land grants--California--Sonoma County
Land titles--California--Sonoma County
Geographic Coverage Rancho Muniz (Calif.)
Sonoma County (Calif.)
Type Text
Format Case files
Extent Originals:1 portfolio (36p.); 26 x 41 cm.
Copies: Microfilm : BANC MSS C-A 300 FILM 95 ND
Language English
Spanish
Archive The Bancroft Library
Note Spanish text on pages 10-13
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