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Mission Padres Conflict in 1823 Escort Incident at San Luis Rey
Colonial clash over escort rights ends with Padre Jose Barona blocked from leaving Mission San Juan Capistrano on a horse by soldier Jose Canedo. Barona falls during a scuffle. excommunication issued then lifted for Canedo after appeals to higher authorities. The incident reflects tense church military relations in early California.
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Geronimo Boscana
California
Antonio Peyri
Mission
San Luis Rey
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Peyri
Mission Padres
Jose Canedo
Canedo
Barona
San Juan
Zephyrin Engelhardt