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California Victory and Occupation Report by Commodore Stockton
News from the seat of war describes Commodore Stockton leading U.S. forces to Ciudad de los Angeles, defeating Flores’ Californians on January 6 and 9 in a two day battle. The force, including Gen. Kearney’s Dragoons, crossed the San Gabriel river, seized a hill, and occupied the city, with casualties and strong acts of courage praised in Stockton’s general order. A correspondent’s letter from Ciudad de Los Angeles on January 14 details the march from San Diego, harsh terrain, and repeated gallantry under fire. The piece frames the California campaign as a decisive American achievement and signals the intent to establish civil government under Shubrick.
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