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Case file for United States vs. Rafael García, Nine Leagues on the Coast North of Presidio Ruso (also called "Nine Leagues, Mendocino") [Mendocino County]. Includes transcript of the proceedings and related documents.
Granted by Micheltorena Nov. 15, 1844, to Rafael Garcia; 9 leagues, by description. Claim filed by Rafael Garcia Mar. 23, 1852. Rejected by the Board Jan. 17, 1845. Confirmed by the District Court Dec. 5, 1857. Rejected by the Supreme Court Mar. 12, 1860, by mandate, because no grant had been made, only the right to search for land. Bowman, J.N. Index of the Spanish-Mexican private land grant records and cases of California, I, 522 (shelved as BANC MSS C-R 17, Bancroft Library).
Associated Case Numbers: Filed Expediente 22, Unclassified Expediente 291, Docket 113, 96 ND

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Title Nine Leagues on the Coast North of Presidio Ruso (also called "Nine Leagues, Mendocino") [Mendocino County] Rafael García, Claimant. Case no. 96, Northern District of California.
Creator García, Rafael, approximately 1799-1866, Claimant
García, Rafael, approximately 1799-1866, Grantee
United States District Court (California: Northern District), Responsible Party
Variant Title United States vs. Rafael García
Published 1852-1860
Full Collection Name Documents Pertaining to the Adjudication of Private Land Claims in California
Other Identifiers BANC MSS Land Case Files 96 ND
Subject (Person) García, Rafael, approximately 1799-1866
Subject (Topic) Land grants
Land grants--California--Mendocino County
Land titles--California--Mendocino County
Geographic Coverage Mendocino County (Calif.)
Type Text
Format Case files
Extent Originals:1 portfolio (76p.); 26 x 41 cm.
Language English
Spanish
Archive The Bancroft Library
Note Spanish text on pages 9-10
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