Pio Pico to Jose J. Ortega, 1855-10-01
Scope and Contents
This collection contains original correspondence in California from the nineteenth century. Approximately one hundred letters dispersed between two document boxes represent sixty years of early California history (1834-1894). Many of the letters surround the rancho based society that made up Southern California during this period, as well as letters that provide insight into the lives of early Californians.
Of special note are six letters written to or from Pio Pico, a successful rancher and the last Mexican governor of California before its entry into the United States.
Dates
- 1855-10-01
Extent
From the Collection: 2 boxes
Language of Materials
Spanish; Castilian
General
Location: Corunga. Letter from former governor of California Pio Pico to his brother in-law. Original inventory number, 1/2.
General
Spanish, transcribed by Patricia Prestinary and Adolfo Prieto:
Señor Don José Joaquín Ortega
(Comienzo?) Oct. Primero de 1855
Mi apreciable hermano, esta tiene por objeto recomendarle le entregue al Sr. Presbítero Don Pedro Gavario el parte de diezmo que puede corresponder (seguir?) el herradero des mis (bienes?) que están a su cargo, y que (cuidándole?) religiosamente de haber este mi encargo. Sin otro asunto ordene a su hermano y (compadre?) Q.B.S.M. Pío Pico
General
English (via Google Translate): My dear brother, this is intended to recommend that you give Mr. Presbítero Don Pedro Gavario the part of tithing that may correspond (follow?) The blacksmith of my (goods?) That are in charge, and that (taking care of him?) Religiously If this is my order. Without another matter, order your brother and (compadre?) Q.B.S.M. Pio Pico
Repository Details
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