Military unit placements list unclear in Sonoma report
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple companies and officers with ranks such as Lieut Matsell Captain Eriebie and 1st Lieut Perlees. Mentions Sonoma location and several assistant surgeons and captains. Details are incomplete and names partly garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matsell
Buffum
San Vranchys
J. A. Gorcies
J. L. Folsom
Parker
J.B. Eriebie
Gilbert
J.S. Day
Dimunick
Perlees
Snd
Hubbard
Sonoma
Brackett
Zea
Monopoly of Customs Duties Proposed by Pacific Fleet
A garbled 19th century dispatch claims Commodore Madi orders Pacific forces to coordinate new duties at Monte rig California. It asserts collectors will levy fees on cargoes and vessels, with duties tied to market values determined by local residents. The text references Shubrick’s February order and applies spice, bread, butter, sugar, and rice import controls across California ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte
Rig
Calaporvila
Madi
U.S
Pacific
United States
Carornia
Talb
Shubrick
California
Cuante
Uuty
Coliector Green
Public Auction in Monterey of British Schooner William Case
Legal notice from Monterey announces public sale of the schooner William and cargo seized for adjudication. It details the vessel’s British ownership, the Mexico commerce link, and the April sale date with terms in cash. Also notes a separate avisos in Spanish about the Goleta Wildstas cargo auction.
International law and prize seizure cited in court argument
The passage discusses the legality of seizing Mexican property at sea during war, citing Chisty and Wheaton, and noting British Admiralty practice against American vessels. It describes documents presented to the court regarding the schooner Willie and related cargo, and mentions Commodore Bidle retiring from the case with statements by James Alexander Forbes, vice consul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Conroe
Presiaigee
Mosler
Lrtea
Jobers Walkinmine
Betis
S. Naval
Bedermuent
Ana Capmors
Robert Maikinsiirth
James A. Forbes
Caldoran
Commodore Baldle
Court of Admiralty
Baga En Denvery
Onas Dibble
Monterey
Mexico
Chisty
Wheaton
Congress
Willie
Alex. Forbes
WH. B. M. Consultat Pepic
Edo
FF. Forbes
Lepic
Luveice
Barron Forbes, & Co
Tepic
Robert i Faliashae
Unknown maritime cargo notes and ship movements in Aurora vicinity
Fragmentary report lists ships including Lexington and Ayton with unclear cargo terms. Mentions San Francisco origins and dates like twenty four hours from San Queen, indicating a mid voyage log.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aqaring
Jantan
Mun Ytargy
Saarpridth
U.S
Lexington
Baby
U.S. IV
San Francisco
Ayton
San Fraga
Also Mentioned on This Page
USS
Territory OF California
William
Brtisis
Sn Oller
Aviso Publico
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