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1-2. Cover
sheets. |
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Lot 3& W 1/2 NE
1/4 34.14 S. 2 E. |
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3. Form: No.
1585 Land Office at San Francisco Jany 22 1868 |
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for Lot 3 & W
1/2 of NE 1/4 Sec. 34 Township 14 South Range No. 2 East containing 116.40
acres at a rate of $1.25 per acre amounting to $145.50. |
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4. Form: U. S.
Land Office |
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Preemption claim of
Henry Beaver. His declatory statement No. 3834 filed 15 October 1867
alleging settlement on the 20 day of Aug. 1866.
Township Map filed 21 Sept 1867. |
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5-7. Witness
statement from C. P. Sagwood, filed 22 Jan 1868. |
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A farmer over 30
years of age residing in Monterey County.
Had
known Henry Beaver since 1860 -- a native born citizen who presently has a wife
and three children living with him. That he had claimed this particular piece
of land in August, 1866.
He has lived
continuously on this land with his family since his settlement.
His $900 to $1000 worth of improvements on the land
include a 18 x 36 ft. two story dwelling, a barn, blacksmith shop, grainery and
the land is all fenced. Cultivates about 50 acres raising grain and pastures
the rest of the land. |
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8-10. Witness
statement from Geo. W. Condon, filed 22 Jan 1868. |
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A farmer over 40
years of age residing in Monterey County.
Had
known Henry Beaver since 1866, who has a wife and several children living with
him.
Generally a repeat of the above witness
statement. |
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11. A statement
signed by Henry Beaver on 22 Jan 1868, declaring that he will support, protect
and defend the Constitution and Government of the United
States. |
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12 -13. Form:
Pre-emption Affidavit -- California and Pre-Emption Proof
cover. |
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contains land
description |
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14. Receipt of
payment of $145.50 from Henry Beaver for land, 22 Jan
1868.
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