Historic Letter by Don Santiago Arguello, 1842
Los Angeles, California
Ink on paper; 10 1/8 x…

Letter from Santiago Arguello to Mayordomo of San Gabriel Mission

ClassificationsPrinted Materials-letters

Author Santiago Arguello

DateMarch 20, 1842

MediumPaper and ink

Dimensions10 1/8 × 8 1/4 in. (25.7 × 21 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. William McPherson

Object number4835

DescriptionLetter written by Santiago Arguello to Mayordomo of San Gabriel Mission, March 20, 1842. Stamped with "Prefectura Politica de Los Angeles."

TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENT:
Being aware of yours of yesterday, I hope that you will show me, or send me the order of the Superior Government, which you mentioned having to do with the occupation of the Mission Vieja, with the stock and properties of that establishment. The same as appears here, in reply, with kindest personal regards. God and Liberty Angeleo March 20 de 1842. S. Arguello. Senor Mayordomo of the Establishment of San Gabriel.

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