Lot 826
(Monterey) 1847 (Nov. 22) Monterey Cal, U.S. Military Agreement with Toulomne Indians, letter reading "Know all men by those present. That by and with the approval of the Governor. I do hereby authorize and direct Cornelius and Carlos, Chiefs of the Tawallame Tribe of Indians, to apprehend all Indians that they may find in the act of stealing and securing horses. And to take them the horses and to bring the Indians & Horses to this place. An that further, I will protect them and their property from any intrusion or trespass from any persons what so ever. And that by my direction, they are permitted and advised to build adobe houses- and to plow and cultivate the lands upon and between the rivers Tawallame, San Joaquin & Rio Merced. Given under my hand & seal this 22nd day of Nove. 1847, at Monterey, Upper California, Henry M. Neglee, Capt., First Dragoons, U.S. Army".Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A REMARKABLE DOCUMENT THAT GIVES THE INDIANS USE OF A LARGE SWATH OF LAND INCLUDING PART OF YOSEMITE.
Realized: $2,400