GC 1002 Del Valle Family Papers Repository - Natural History ...

Repository: 

GC 1002 

Del Valle Family Papers 

Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles 

County 

Span Dates: 

1789 – 1929, undated, bulk is 1830 – 1900 

Extent: 

Boxes: 13 legal, 2 ov, 1 mc drawer 

Language: 

English and Spanish 

Abstract: 

Papers relating to Antonio Seferino del Valle, his son Ygnacio, grandson Reginaldo F., 

and other family members. Activities include their cattle ranching and wine businesses, 

particularly in Rancho San Francisco and Rancho Camulos, located in today’s Ventura 

County, California. Other papers include the political activities of Ygnacio and 

Reginaldo F. 

Conditions Governing Use: 

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the 

copyright holder 

Conditions Governing Access: 

Research is by appointment only 

Preferred Citation: 

Del Valle Family Papers, Seaver Center for Western History Research, Los Angeles 

County Museum of Natural History 

Related Holdings: 

P-14 Del Valle [Photograph] Collection, 1870s – 1900 

GC 1001 Antonio F. Coronel (1817 – 1894) Papers 

P-157 Antonio Franco Coronel (1817 – 1894) Collection, ca. 1850 – 1900

Seaver Center for Western History Research GC 1002 

The History Department’s Material Culture Collection 

Scope and Content: 

Correspondence, business papers, legal papers, personal and family papers, memoranda, 

military documents, and material relating to Antonio Seferino del Valle (1788-1841), 

who came to California in the Spanish army in 1819; of his son Ygnacio, (1808-80), born 

in Jalisco, Mexico, who engaged in the cattle and wine businesses and held at various 

local and state offices in California; of his grandson, Reginaldo Francisco (1854-1938), 

who was also active in state politics; Ysabel Varela del Valle (Reginaldo’s mother); and 

other family members. Activities centered in Rancho San Francisco and Rancho 

Camulos, located in today’s Ventura County, California. Prominent names mentioned 

include Jose Carillo, Antonio Coronel, John G. Downey, Juan Forster, Andres Pico, Pio 

Pico, Ygnacio Sepulveda and Abel Stearns. 

The collection is arranged chronologically. 

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Abbreviations: 

p., pp. pages, pages 

pr. Printed 

pfhw. Printed form with handwriting 

pftyp. Printed form with typewriting 

typ. Typewritten 

uns. Unsigned 

Span. Written in Spanish 

Title Description Creation Date Earliest Date Latest Date 

1 Copy of Baptismal Record 438 of Rosa Maria Ruiz Lopez 

2 Letter from Fr. Estevan Tapis to Antonio Ygnacio Avila 

3 Letter to Antonio de Avila 

4 Pamphlet: Gaceta del Gobierno de Mexico 

5 Yndio Machado Account Settlement 

6 List of horse and/or mule contributions 

7 List of stockmen who got wild horses from the corral 

8 Donation Receipt from Mission San Gabriel 

Receipt for 300 head of cattle bought from Ygnacio del Valle by Jose A. 

9 Estudillo 

10 Memorandum of money received by Balentin Zuniga 

11 Table of distances from Guadalajara, Mx to Urea in Sonora, Mx. 

A copy of baptismal record #438 of Rosa Maria Ruiz y Lopez, the 

original of which was filled out by Fr. Vincente de Santa Maria. The 

name of the mission church is not stated. 1p. In Spanish. May 4, 1789 

Letter from Fr. Estevan Tapis at San Luis Rey Mission to Antonio 

Ygnacio Avila concerning delivery and prices of rawhide bags filled 

with tallow and lard. 1p. In Spanish. March 28, 1811 

Letter to Antonio de Avila from Marcos Antonio de Vitonia, thanking 

Avila for the donation of a school. November 22, 1818 

Pamphlet. Gaceta del Gobierno de Mexico.Tom. IX. Num. 1352, 

concerning military activities in Nueva Galicia (Jose de la Curz and 

Juan Flores), Zacatecas (Jose de Gayangos), Tula (Pedro de 

Antonelli) and Mexico. Lists treasurer's report of Gabriel Sanchez 

Valverde. 4pp. Span. December 1, 1818 

Settlement of account of Yndio Machado for the years 1820 and 

1821. Includes money earned and debts incurred. (Santa Gertrudis 

Rancho). 1p. Unsigned, in Spanish. 1820-1821 

A list of individuals who are supposed to contribute one-tenth of their 

horses and mules. Purpose not stated. Written at Rancho Santa 

Gerturdis. 2pp. Unsigned, in Spanish. ca 1821 

A list of fifty-three stockmen who obtained wild horses from the 

corral. Handwriting same as that in items A.3580-1479 and A.3580- 

1470 ca 1821 

Receipt dated at Mission San Gabriel itemizing donations to the 

mission for its upkeep. Contributions from Santa Gertrudis Rancho, 

Antonio Ygnacio Avila, Rosa Lopez, Hilario Ruiz, Balentin Zuniga, 

Guillermo Cota, Juan Lopez. 1p. Span. October 30, 1821 

Receipt for 300 head of cattle from Ygnacio del Valle obtained by 

Jose A. Estudillo, the amount of which was turned over to Mission 

San Fernando by Estudillo in payment of a debt. 1p. In Spanish. August 17, 1823 

Memorandum of money received from various persons by Belentin 

Zuniga. Contains names of 21 men presumably in California at the 

time. 1p. Unsigned. In Spanish. ca. 1824 

Detailed table of distances from Guadalajara, Mexico to Ures in 

Sonora, Mexico. Lists sixty stopping places along the way with the 

distance between each. 2pp. unsigned, in Spanish. ca. 1824 

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Title Description 

Felicitations to Dona Rosa Ruiz de Avila from Estefona de Carillo 

(first wife of Jose Antonio Carillo and sister of Pio Pico). Rosa de 

Avila was the great-great-grandmother of Josefa del Valle Forster. 

Creation Date Earliest Date Latest Date 

12 Felicitations to Dona Rosa Ruiz de Avila from Estefona de Carillo 

1p. 

Registration of earmarks in the Pueblo of Los Angeles by Vincente 

Sanchez. Earmarks shown on the margin. Attested by Francisco 

ca. 1825 

13 Registration of earmarks in the Pueblo of Los Angeles 

Morales on March 2, 1826. 2pp, in Spanish. February 26, 1826 

List of merchandise purchased by Manuel Gutierres from Juan Ygnacio Itemized list of merchandise purchased by Manuel Gutierres from 

14 Mancisidor 

Juan Ygnacio Mancisidor. 1p. In Spanish. 

Letter from Jose Castro dated at San Gabriel to Antonio Ygnacio 

(Avila) concerning the horse herd of Castro's brother. 1p. In 

1826-02-12 1826-03-20 

15 Letter to Antonio Ygnacio (Avila) from Jose Castro 

Spanish. 

Document signed by Manuel Guiterres of Rancho San Pedro in 

which he gives Antonio Ygnacio Abila (Avila) 1000 head of stock for 

services rendered and confers upon Avila the power of attorney over 

March 6, 1827 

Document giving Antonio Ygnacio Abila (Avila) power of attorney over ranch ranch affairs. Executed at the Pueblo of Los Angeles and witnessed 

16 affairs and 1000 head of 

by Guillermo Cota. 3pp. Span. 

List of goods purchased by Manuel Guiterres and Antonio Ygnacio 

(Avila) from Carillo C. Lebnicoff (?) including such items as knives, 

March 31, 1827 

List of purchases from Carilo C. Lebnicoff by Manuel Guiterres and Antonio candlesticks, brushes, etc. in exchange for 13 small cows, dried 

17 Ygnacio 

beef, salt, figs, etc. 1p. Span. 

Document concerning the re-election of Manuel Guiterres as 

assistant Alcalde at Rancho San Pedro as affirmed by Common 

ca. 1828 

Document about the re-election of Manuel Guiterres as assistant Alcalde at Council. Signed by Jose Antonio Carrillo, Jose Palomares, Estevan 

19 Rancho San Pedro 

Lopez. 1p. In Spanish 

Account of Dona Concepcion Avila with Don Abel Stearns for the 

purchase of one tortoise shell comb and one silk shawl ($26.00) in 

exchange for six hides ($9.00) and remaining balance due of $17.00. 

January 10, 1828 

18 Account of Dona Concepcion Avila with Don Abel Stearns 

1p. Unsigned, in Spanish. ca. 1828-29 

20 Account of debt by Antonio Ygnacio Avila to Henrique Conde Virmond 

Bill of goods from San Pedro with amounts due to Capt. Juan Lawler by 

21 Antonio Ygnacio Abila 

22 Account of Antonio Ygnacio Avila with Enrique Virmond 

23 Part of the newspaper El Sol, ano 2 num 212 

Commission appointing Ygnacio del Valle 2nd Alferez in the Presidial 

24 Company of Monterrey 

Receipt of 20 cow hides accepted from Antonio Ygnacio Avila toward Antonio 

25 del Valle's account w/ Di 

Account of debt of 812 pesos, 5 reales owed by Antonio Ygnacio 

Avila to Henrique Conde Virmond at the Port of San Pedro. Among 

items purchased for Avila by Manuel Guiterres were silk rebosos, 1 

box containing 5 pearl necklaces, 12 charro hats, sugar, gold 

brooches, legging ties, silver thread, etc. 3pp. Span. January 16, 1828 

A bill of goods dated at San Pedro itemizing amounts owed to Capt. 

Juan Lawler by Antonio Ignacio Abila. Items include Muslim cloth, 1 

hat, small box of false pearls, 4 trunks, 1 mechero (flint and steel 

lighter), 1 fine cloth covering, and the amount of $199 was paid off in 

hides and silver. 1p. Span. October 15, 1828 

Account of Antonio Ygnacio Avila listing amounts owed to Enrique 

Virmond. Original debt of $1,071.07 has been paid off to $772.05. 

1p. Unsigned, in Spanish. ca. 1828-29, 1830 

Newspaper El Sol Ano 2, Num. 212, Jueves 28 de 1830 - San Tirso 

abad.) printed in Mexico City containing general information 

regarding political activites in Mexico, pages 845, 846, 847, and 848. 

Printed, in Spanish. January 28, 1830 

Commission appointing Citizen Ygnacio del Valle 2nd Alferes 

(Ensign) in the Presidial Company of Monterrey; signed by General 

Anastacio Bustamente (General de division y Vice-Presidente de los 

Estados Unidos Mexicans , en ejercicio del supreme poder 

ejecutivo). 1p. pfhw. Span. March 23, 1831 

Receipt for 20 cow hides on account of Antonio del Valle delivered 

by Antonio Ygnacio Avila to Diego Scott who has dated and signed 

said receipt at San Pedro. 1p. In Spanish. 

See also copy print in P-14, folder 476 November 5, 1831 





Petition to the Common Council of Los Angeles by Antonio Ygnacio 

Abila concerning rights to unbranded sheep roaming Rancho Sausal, 


26 Petition to Common Council of Los Angeles by Antonio Ygnacio Abila Redondo. 1p. In Spanish 

Bill for goods from the brig "Ayacucha" to Antonio Ygnacio Abila 

dated May 31, 1831, but signed as of May 31, 1832. Items include 

cloth, knives, buttons, etc. which were balanced by the delivery of 32 

May 22, 1832 

27 Bill from the brig Ayacucha to Antonio Ygnacio Abila 

hides and 98 arrobas of tallow. 1p. Span. 

Letter from Father Jose Sanchez at Mission San Gabriel to Antonio 

Ygnacio Abila containing a request for the delivery of one mule. 1p. 

May 31, 1832 

28 Letter from Father Jose Sanchez to Antonio Ygnacio Abila 

In Spanish. August 20, 1832 

29 Bill from Guillermo (William) A. Gale to Antonio Abila 

30 Petition from Antonio Ygnacio Abila to the Common Counsel of Los Angeles 

31 Note to Sra. Rosa Ruiz from Sr. Herrera 

32 Letter from Jose Maria Abila to Antonio Ygnacio Abila 

33 Document signed by Buenaventura Lobata 

Receipt for 18 hides toward Antonio Ygnacio Abila's account, signed by Juan 

34 Temple 

35 Letter from Gov. Jose Figueroa to Ygnacio del Valle 

36 Letter from Juan Antonio Munoz to Alferez Ygnacio del Valle 

Commission appointing Ygnacio del Valle 1st Alferez in the Presidential 

37 Company of Monterey 

38 Receipt for 200 pesos paid by Jose Antonio Yorba to Francisco Ocampo 

39 Note from Juan Osio to Antonio Maria Osio 

40 Letter from Father Blas Ordas to Antonio Ygnacio Avila 

41 Receipt of 50 pesos paid by Jose Antonio Yorba to Rafael Guirado 

A bill for $55.00 (pesos) for goods purchased by Antonio Abila from 

Guillermo (William) A. Gale. Items include iron pots, combs, water 

tumblers, bottle of rum, sugar, etc. 1p. In Spanish September 5, 1832 

Petition to the Common Council of Los Angeles by Antonio Ygnacio 

Abila asking for aid in legal matters in settling a dispute. 2pp. In 

Spanish September 7, 1832 

A note to Sra. Rosa Ruiz at Los Angeles form S. Herrera telling her 

that he cannot come to work for her because of crops to be put in 

and lack of Indian servants at his own place. 1p. In Spanish October 23, 1832 

Letter from Jose Maria Abila to Antonio Ygnacio Abila, his brother, 

concerning barrels of brandy to be purchased (or sold?). Writing 

illegible. 2pp. In Spanish ca. 1833 

Document signed by Buenaventura Lobata at Los Angeles claiming 

that Juan Manuel Baca failed to pay the purchase price of $10.00 for 

one mule and that he did not receive any money from Baca. The 

document is written on stamped paper which was to be used in the 

years 1826-27. 1p. Span. April 22, 1833 

Receipt signed by Juan Temple acknowledging payment of 18 hides 

on account by Antonio Ygnacio Abila. 1p. In Spanish March 11, 1834 

Letter from Gov. Jose Figueroa at Monterey to Ygnacio del Valle 

regarding the movement of some stock from missions San Antonio 

de Padua and Soledad. Paper imprinted "Comandancia General de 

la alta California". 3 pp. In Spanish June 26, 1834 

Letter from Juan Antonio Muñoz at Monterey to Alferez Ygnacio del 

Valle advising him that he has been appointed as lawyer for the 

defense of a soldier, Joaquin Alfaro of the Permanent Batallion of 

Hidalgo, who is accused of the death of Encarnacion Hernandez of 

the same company. 2pp. Span. July 24, 1834 

Commission appointing Ygancio del Valle 1st Alferez in the 

Presidential Company of Monterey to fill the vacancy left by the 

retirement of Santa Anna (General de Division, y Presidente de los 

Estados-Unidos Mexicanos), signed at Monterey 22 June 1835 by 

Jose Figueroa, and signed 26 July 1835 by Jose Maria Herrera. 2pp. 

Official seal. pfhw. Span. August 10, 1834 

Receipt for 200 pesos paid by Jose Antonio Yorba to Francisco 

Ocampo on December 4, 1834. The receipt is dated at Santa Ana 

June 17, 1841, and signed by Ocampo approximately 7 years after 

the actual transaction. 1p. In Spanish December 4, 1834 

Note from Juan Osio to his son Antonio Maria Osio requesting that 

he give 2 pesos to Sr. Jose Antonio Yorba. 1p. In Spanish February 12, 1835 

Letter from Father Blas Ordas of Mission San Buenaventura to 

Antonio Ygnacio Avila at Los Angeles stating his desire to purchase 

150 to 200 head of heifers in exchange for soap at the rate of 12 

reales per head (about $3.00). 1p. Span. May 14, 1835 

Receipt for 50 pesos paid to Rafael Guirado at Los Angeles by Jose 

Antonio Yorba. 1p. In Spanish August 6, 1835 





42 Certification of an agreement between Juan Brabo and Antonio Ygnacio Abila 

43 Account book 

Petition for 4 leagues of land from El Trabuco (ex-Mission San Juan 

44 Capistrano) 

Notation of debts owed by Wm. Dean, Daniel Stone (el Negro) and Jose 

45 Crowell to Abel Stearns 

46 Note from Jose Antonio Yorba to Antonio Ygnacio Abila 

47 Account of a bill owed by Don Antonio del Valle to the Frigate "Alert" 

48 Letter from Jose Antonio Carrillo to Antonio Ygnacio Abila 

49 Letter from Jose Pedro Ruiz to Antonio Ygnacio Avila 

50 Letter from Jose Maria Valle to Don Gaspar Reyes 

51 Letter to "Amada Josefita" from (Jose Maria) Valle 

52 Letter to "Adorada Josefita" from Valle 

53 Letter to Josefita from Valle 

54 Letter to "Querida Mia" unsigned 

55 Letter from Carlos Ruiz to Antonio Ygnacio Abila 

56 Letter from Jose Maria Valle to Josefita (Romero) 

57 Letter from Julian Guilliams (Williams) to Antonio Ygnacio Abila 

Acknowledgement that Jose Antonio Yorba paid 35 pesos on behalf of Dona 

58 Catalina Ruiz de Nieto 

59 Court Order for Jose Yorba to Make and Deliver Reins to Tomas Yorba 

60 Letter to "my love and future companion" 

Certification by Jose Perez at Los Angeles that in 1834 an 

agreement was made between Juan Brabo and Antonio Ygnacio 

Abila whereby Abila agreed to pay Brabo nine pesos. 1p. In Spanish August 16, 1836 

Account book and shopping lists. Written in same hand as $693 

(October 20, 1821). 18pp. In Spanish. 1837-1841 

Petition presented to Governor Alvarado signed by Piò Pico and 

Andres Pico for a grant of four leagues of land of the ex-Mission of 

San Juan Capistrano known as El Trabuco. Signed also by Gil 

Ybarra, President, and Narciso Botello, Secretary of the 

Ayuntamiento of Los Angeles and by Bacilio Valdes and Francisco 

Pantoja. 4pp. Span. February 21, 1837 

Notation of debts owed by Wm. Dean, Daniel Stone (el Negro), and 

Jose Crowell to Abel Stearns. Signed by Stearns at Los Angeles. 1p. 

In Spanish. May 9, 1837 

A note dated at Santana from Jose Antonio Yorba to Antonio 

Ygnacio Abila acknowledging receipt of a letter from Abila relative to 

the loss of a black horse left in Abila's care. 2pp. In Spanish. May 13, 1837 

Account of bill of 180 pesos 9 reales owed by Don Antonio del Vale 

to the frigate "Alert" which was paid off in part with hides and tallow 

leaving a balance due of 30 pesos 5 reales. 1p. In Spanish Sept-Oct 1837 

Letter from Jose Antonio Carillo to Antonio Ygnacio Abila asking his 

assistance in apprehending three men who have fled from his 

establishment after robbing some women. 2pp. In Spanish October 14, 1837 

Letter from Jose Pedro Ruiz at Santa Barbara to Antionio Ygnacio 

Avila at Los Angeles concerning family affairs. 1p. In Spanish. March 9, 1838 

Letter from Jose Maria Valle at Mazatlan to Don Gaspar Reyes 

asking him to pay seventy five pesos in July to Don Bernardo 

Ruelas. 1p. In Spanish May 9, 1838 

Letter to "Amada Josefita" [Josefa Romero] from [Jose Maria] Valle 

explaining the delayed purchase of some supplies she has 

requested. 1p. In Spanish ca. July 1838 

Letter to "Adorada Josefita" signed Valle asking her for a date. 1p. 

In Spanish. ca. July 1838 

Letter to Josefita [Romero] signed Valle mentioning the sending of 

the sample she requested. 1p. In Spanish. ca. July 1838 

Letter to "Querida mia" in regard to the exchange of letters and 

future possibility of marriage. Probably Jose Maria Valle to Josefa 

Romero. 1p. In Spanish ca. July 1838 

Letter from Carlos Ruiz at Santa Barbara to Antonio Ygnacio Abila, 

his uncle, regarding personal and family affairs. 3pp. In Spanish July 12, 1838 

Letter from Jose Maria Valle to Josefita [Romero] in regard to having 

sent her some school supplies and the sample she requested. 1p. In 

Spanish July 13, 1838 

Letter from Julian Guilliams (Williams?) to Antonio Ygnacio Abila 

regarding a bill. 1p. In Spanish July 14, 1838 

Acknowledgment by Abel Stearns that Jose Antonio Yorba paid the 

sum of 45 pesos for Dona Catalina Ruiz de Nieto for hides and 

tallow. Dated at Los Angeles December 9, 1840 and signed by Abel 

Stearns. 1p. In Spanish September 5, 1838 

Order of the Court to Jose Yorba to make fifteen pair of bridle reins 

and to deliver them to Tomas Yorba. 1p. In Spanish. September 14, 1838 

Letter to "My amada y futura Companera" signed Valle. Probably a 

love letter from Jose Maria Valle to Josefa Romero. 2pp. In Spanish. ca. October 1838 





Letter to "My adorada hijita" from Jose Maria (Valle) at Loreto giving 

a description of a stormy and dangerous ocean voyage, expressing 

his thanks for being alive and his love for his wife, family and friends. 


61 Letter to "my dear daughter" from Jose Maria [Valle] 

4pp. In Spanish. 

Receipt for 160 pesos paid on the account of Guadealupe Vallejo by 

October 17, 1838 

Receipt for 160 pesos paid by Antonio del Valle toward Guadalupe Vallejo's Antonio del Valle. Signed by Andres Castillero (secretary of 

62 account 

Governor Chico). 1p. In Spanish. 

Official discharge of First Lieutenant Ygnacio del Valle from the 

Presidential Company of Monterey signed by Anastacio Bustamente 

as General de Division y Presidente de la Republica Mexicana. 4pp. 

May 13, 1839 

63 Military Discharge of Lt. Ygnacio del Valle from Presidential Co. of Monterey Span. pfhw. August 5, 1839 

64 Account statement from the brig "Ayacuche" to Antonio Ygnacio Abila 

65 Account statement of Don Antonio Ygnacio Abila with Abel Stearns 

66 Letter from Pedro Abila to Don Jose Sepulveda 

67 Don Antonio Ygnacio's account with Tiburcio Tapia 

68 Cattle Contract 

69 Account of Don Antonio Valle owed to Abel Stearns 

70 Letter from Francisco Abila to Antonio Ygnacio Abila 

71 Account statement of Ygnacio del Valle from Santa Barbara 

72 Account of Antonio Ygnacio Avila with Abel Sterns 

73 Statement of account owed by Antonio Ygnacio Abila to A.B. Thompson 

74 Statement of account of Ygnacio del Valle with Jose Antonio Aguirre 

75 Receipt for one mule from Don Antonio Yorba 

76 Power of attorney granted Augustin Olvera by Jose Antonio Yorba 

Statement of account owed by Antonio Ygnacio Abila to the brig 

Ayacucho in the amount of 1063 pesos 7 ½ reales. Items include 

various fabrics, sombreros de vicuna, chocolate, and false pearls. 

Rendered by Santiago McKinley at San Pedro. 1p. Span. August 13, 1839 

Statement of account of Don Antonio Ygnacio Abila with Abel 

Stearns showing a total of 478 pesos 6 reales spent for items 

including 1ax, 6 yds. crude cotton, 6 handkerchiefs, piece of silk, 1 

white shirt ($3.00), 1 blue rebosa, brandy, etc. 4pp. Span. Jan-July 1840 

Letter from Pedro Abila at Monterey to Don Jose Sepulveda 

informing him of his safe arrival. States that he delivered 

Sepulveda's letter to Jose Castro and that he had difficulties along 

the way with the horses. Appears to have been driving stock. 2pp. 

Span. February 28, 1840 

Account of Don Antonio Ygnacio Abila with Tiburcio Tapia. List of 

amounts charged by various persons to Abila's account. 1p. In 

Spanish. May 3, 1840 

Legal writ concerning the sale of 150 head of cattle. Signed by 

Felipe Lugo, Jose Maria Alvarado, Augustine Olvera and Bacilieo 

Valdez. 1p. in Spanish. June 2, 1840 

Account rendered by Abel Stearns to Don Antonio Valle showing 16 

pesos 1 real owed for various items. 1p. In Spanish. September 18, 1840 

Letter from Francisco Abila at San Juan Capistrano to his father 

Antonio Ygnacio Abila at Los Angeles concerning family affairs. 1p. 

In Spanish. December 18, 1840 

Statement of account of Ygnacio del Valle for goods purchased at 

Santa Barbara for himself and for Mission San Fernando. Total from 

June to 12 August 1841 of 880.2 pesos; from November to 7 Jan. 

1842 of 55 pesos. Probably from a trading vessel. 2pp. Span. 

Business Account of Antonio Ygnacio Avila with Abel Sterns. 34pp. 

1841-42 

In Spanish. 

Statement of account owed by Antonio Ygnacio Abila to A. B. 

Thompson totaling 465 pesos 6 reales for cloth, foodstuffs, etc. 1p. 

1841-01- 1844-12- 

In Spanish. 

Statement of account of Ygnacio del valle with Jose Antonio Aguirre 

at Santa Barbara totaling 1596 pesos 6 reales. Items include all 

kinds of cloth, knives, brooches, stockings, sugar, scissors, etc. 2pp. 


In Spanish. 

Receipt for one mule valued at 10 pesos from Don Antonio Yorba in 

payment of a debt. Signed by Francisco Ocampo at Santa Ana June 

February 8, 1841-April 19, 1842 

17, 1841. 1p. In Spanish. 

Power of attorney granted to Augustin Olvera by Jose Antonio Yorba 

to act for him in his business affairs. Written of stamped paper for us 

in 1840 and 1841 (one-fifth real tax about 2 cents). Witnessed by 

Francisco Ocampo, Felipe Castillo, Ygnacio Palomares, Ygnacio 

March 3, 1841 

Coronel, Bacilio Valdez. 4pp. Span. May 5, 1841 





Scrap of paper recording date of death of Antonio Seferino del Valle 

(father of Ygnacio Ramon de Jesus Del Valle) at the age of 54. He 


77 Note recording the death of Antonio Seferino del Valle 

was buried at Mission San Fernando. 1p. In Spanish. 

Receipt signed by Luis Arenas acknowledging a barrel of brandy 

June 1, 1841 

Receipt of a payment by Ygnacio del Valle of Antonio del Valle's account with given by Ignacio del Valle in payment of a debt owed by his father 

78 Luis Arenas 

Antonio del Valle, deceased. 1p. In Spanish. August 5, 1841 

Document about land contract between Ygnacio Maria Alvarado, Rafael 

79 Gallado and Felipe Carillo 

80 Statement of account of Ygnacio del Valle with Scott and Wilson 

Receipt for 30 pesos paid by Ygnacio del Balle (Valle) towards Andres Pico's 

81 account 

82 Letter to "my dear son" from Josefa del Valle 

Receipt for the payment of 12 hides on Antonio Ygnacio Abila's account by 

83 Juan Forster 

84 Court summons for Francisco Ocampo and Ramon Ybarra 

Receipt for 3 hides filled with tallow paid by Tiburcio Tapia on Ygnacio del 

85 Valle's account 

86 Letter to Jose Maria del Valle from Josefa Romero del Valle 

87 Letter to "my dear son" from Josefa Romero del Valle 

Receipt for one rawhide sack of tallow and 4 cow hides from Sra. Catalina 

88 Ruiz 

89 Document written to Governor Micheltorena from Ygnacio del Valle 

90 Letter to Jose Maria Valle from Josefa Romero Valle 



93 Letter to Jose Maria from Josefa Romero 

94 Letter to Jose Maria Valle from Josefa Romero del Valle 

95 Account book of Ramon Yorba for 1844-45 

96 Account of Antonio Ygnacio Avila with Abel Stearns 

Documents concerning a contract for the disposition of some land 

between Ignacio Maria Alvarado and Rafael Gallardo and Felipe 

Carillo at Los Angeles. Stamped paper as No. 640 above. 4pp. Span. October 10, 1841 

Statement of account of Ygnacio del Valle with Scott and Wilson 

rendered at Santa Barbara April 13, 1842 for 195 pesos. 1p. In 

Spanish. 1841-11-15 1842-03-04 

Receipt for 30 pesos paid by Ygnacio del Balle (Valle) on account of 

Andres Pico. Signed by Agustin Salgada. 1p. In Spanish. February 20, 1842 

Letter from Josefa Valle at Moleje (Muleje) to "Mi adorado hijito" 

containing family news. 2pp. In Spanish. May 4, 1842 

Receipt acknowledging payment of 12 hides on account of Antonio 

Ygnacio Abila by Juan Forster at San Pedro. Signed by William 

Dane Phelps. 1p. In Spanish. August 23, 1842 

Court summons signed by Jose Sepulveda directed to Francisco 

Ocampo and Ramon Ybarra "without excuse or pretext to present 

yourself to court on a matter of justice". 1p. In Spanish. October 12, 1842 

Receipt for three hides full of tallow weighing 94 arrobas, 21 lbs. 

Paid by Tiburcio Tapia on account of Ygnacio del Valle. Signed by 

W. Reynolds, Ship's Master. 1p. In Spanish. October 28, 1842 

Letter to Jose Maria Valle from Josefa Romero de Valle containing 

family news. 2pp. In Spanish. ca. 1843 

Letter to "Mi adorado hijito" [Jose Maria Valle Jr?] from Josefa 

Romero de Valle containing family news. 2pp. In Spanish. ca. 1843 

Receipt for one rawhide sack full of tallow weighting 8 arrobas, 7 lbs, 

and 4 cow hides from Sra. Catalina Ruiz. Signed by J. Forster at 

San Pedro. 1p. In Spanish. August 30, 1843 

Document written by Ygnacio del Valle to Governor Micheltorena 

concerning the diseño of Rancho San Francisco and a copy of the 

espediente by which his father Antonio del Valle had obtained the 

rancho. A note on the margin signed by Manuel Jimeno states that 

the request was granted 28 Nov. 1843. 2pp. Span. September 26, 1843 

Letter to Jose Maria Valle at Mazatlan from Josefa Romero de Valle 

concerning family affairs. No year given. 2pp. In Spanish. 


at Tepic concerning family affairs. Additional note signed by Laura 

Valle and a few more lines signed by Juan Jose Valle. 3pp. In 

October [1843?] 

Spanish. 



at Tepic concerning family affairs. 2pp. In Spanish. 

Letter from Josefa Romero at Tepic to Jose Maria concerning family 


affairs. Note from Laura Valle. 2pp. In Spanish. 

Letter to Jose Maria Valle from Josefa Romero de Valle at Tepic 

November 14, 1843 

concerning intimate family affairs. 2pp. In Spanish. 

Account book of Ramon Yorba for the year 1844 containing accounts 

of Jose Antonio Yorba, Catalina Ruiz, Migel Albares (Miguel 


Alvarez), and Juan Abila. 11pp. In Spanish. 

Business account of Antonio Ygnacio Avila with Abel Stearns. 2pp. 

1844-45 

In Spanish. 1844 1850 





Letter to Jose Maria Valle from Josefa Romero at Tepic in which she 

informs her husband that she has sent him several articles of 

wearing apparel; also contains general family news. Signed by 


97 Letter to Jose Maria Valle from Josefa Romero del Valle 

Laura Valle as well. 2pp. In Spanish. January 10, 1844 

98 Letter from Josefa Romero Valle to her son 

99 Letter from Josefa Romero Valle to her son 

100 Letter to Jose Maria Valle from Josefa Romero 

Promissory note from Nepomuceno Alvarado to pay Manuel Castillo, signed 

101 over to Ygnacio del Balle 

102 Letter to Jose Maria Valle from Josefa Romero de Valle 

103 Registration of brand and earmarks used by Dona Magdelena Yorba 

104 Letter from Josefa Romero del Valle to her husband 

Receipt for animals delivered by Ygnacio del Valle to Jose Estudillo for Jose 

105 Antonio Aguirre 

106 Receipt for payment on Don Pedro Abila's account made by Rafael Guirado 

Receipt for payment on Antonio Maria Aguirre's account by Antonio Ygnacio 

107 Abila 

108 Letter to Josefa Romero de Valle from Jose Maria Valle? 

109 Receipt for one sack of tallow weighing 25 arrobas from Antonio Ygnacio Abila 

Copy of capitulation agreement between Commandant Gen. Manuel 

110 Micheltorena and Lt. Col. Jose Castro 

111 Note from Pio Pico to Ygnacio del Valle 

Letter to "Querido hijito" (Jose Valle) from Josefa Romero de Valle at 

Tepic containing family news. An additional page addressed to 

"Hermanito" is signed by Laura Valle. 4pp. In Spanish. January 31, 1844 

Letter to "Mi querido hijito" from Josefa Romero del Valle at Tepic 

containing family news. Additional note addressed "querido papsito" 

signed Adelina Valle and another one to "Jose Ma" signed Laura 

Valle with a postscript regarding some barrels of wine. 3pp. Span. February 1844 

Letter to Jose Maria Valle from Josefa Romero at Tepic concerning 

family affairs. 3pp. In Spanish. February 14, 1844 

Promissory note signed by Nepomuceno Alvarado to pay to Manuel 

Castillo 5 breeding cattle 5 dray cattle, 2 young heifers dated at Los 

Angeles. On the reverse side dated 16 Feb. 1854 the note is signed 

over to Don Ygnacio del Balle by Manuel del Castillo. 2pp. Span. February 16, 1844 

Letter to Jose Maria Valle from Josefa Romero de Valle at Tepic 

concerning family affairs. 3pp. In Spanish. February 27, 1844 

Registration of brand and ear-marks used by Dona Magdalena 

Yorba. Signed by Manuel Requena and witnessed by Vincente 

Sanchez on stamped paper for use in 1844 and 1845. 1p. In 

Spanish. March 4, 1844 

Letter from Josefa Romero de Valle at Tepic to her husband 

concerning family affairs. 2pp. In Spanish. July 3, 1844 

Receipt for 470 head of stock delivered by Ygnacio del Valle to Jose 

Estudillo for Jose Antonio Aguirre plus an additional 592 head of 

smaller animals. Signed at Rancho San Francisco by Jose Estudillo. 

1p. In Spanish. August 28, 1844 

Receipt signed by Jose Vincente Guerrero for two hide sacks of lard 

weighing 36 arrobas and 9 lbs. From Rafael Guirado to be applied 

on the account of Don Pedro Abila. Made at San Pedro. 1p. In 

Spanish. October 2, 1844 

Receipt given by Santiago Johnson to Antonio Ygnacio Abila for two 

bags of tallow weighing 35 arrobas and 16 lbs. To be applied to 

account of Antonio Maria Aguirre. Dated and signed at San Pedro. 

1p. In Spanish. November 13, 1844 

Letter from Jose Maria Valle (?) at Muleje to Josefa Romero de Valle 

concerning his not being able to send the leather bag for lack of 

space in the boat of Manzano. Part of the letter is missing. 2pp. In 

Spanish. November 22, 1844 

Receipt for one sack of tallow weighing 25 arrobas from Antonio 

Ygnacio Abila for Guillermo Gregory at the rate of 10 reales for each 

arroba—total value 31 pesos 2 reales. Signed by Guillermo D. M. 

Howard at San Pedro. 1p. Span. November 27, 1844 

A copy of the capitulation agreement between Comandant General 

Manuel Micheltorena and Lieutenant Colonel Jose Castro made "in 

the field of San Fernando" on Feb. 22 1845. The document is 

certified as a true copy by Juan Bandini and is signed by Felipe Lugo 

at Los Angeles on Feb. 24, 1845. 4pp. Span. February 24, 1845 

Note from Pio Pico to Ygnacio del Valle authorizing him to pay to 

Julian Guillam [Williams] the amount of $200 and charge it to the 

expenses of the government. 1p. In Spanish. August 18, 1845 





112 Note to Pedro Abila from Serbol Barelas 

113 Note from Pio Pico to Ygnacio del Valle 

Letter from Pio Pico advising Ygnacio del Valle his appointment as treasurer 

114 for the California government 

115 Letter from Commandant General Jose Castro to Ygnacio del Valle 

Letter to Ygnacio del Valle from Jose Abrego from the Monterey Treasury 

116 Dept. 

Copy of the confirmation of the grant of Rancho Sierra de Cuyamaca to 

117 Augustin Olvera 

118 Certificate of good conduct granted to Canaca Jose Mariano 

119 Account statement from the trading ship Moscow 

Bill to United States Naval & Land Forces for Operations in California 

120 [duplicates] 

121 Bill to the United States Naval and Land Forces for operations in California 

122 Account statement for Don Ramon Yorba from Santiago E. Arguello 

123 Poem about Maria de los Angeles Carillo de Valle 

124 

Note to Pedro Abila from Serbol Barelas at Los Angeles asking him 

for a dried hide to be charged to his account. 1p. In Spanish. September 28, 1845 

Note from Pio Pico to Ygnacio del Valle requesting the latter to give 

the bearer (Pacifico Sanchez) two pieces of cloth to be charged ot 

Pico's account. November 25, 1845 

Letter from Governor Pio Pico to Ygnacio del Valle advising del Valle 

that he has been appointed treasurer for the government of 

California to succeed Jose Abrego who has retired. 2pp. In Spanish. January 22, 1846 

Letter from Jose Castro, Commandant General of Alta California to 

Ygnacio del Valle regarding del Valle's appointment to the office of 

treasurer as discussed by Pio Pico. 3pp. In Spanish. February 10, 1846 

Letter from Jose Abrego at the treasury department in Monterey to 

Ygnacio del Valle asking him to come to the office to receive the 

necessary things pertaining to the office. 1p. In Spanish. February 11, 1846 

Copy of the confirmation of the grant of Rancho Sierra de Guyamaca 

in San Diego to Augustin Olvera on 11 August 1845 which was 

signed by Pio Pico as Governor and Jose Matias Moreno his 

secretary. Copy certified by Olvera. 2pp. Span. Translation included. June 3, 1846 

Certiicate of good conduct granted to Canaca Jose Mariano 

addressed to the Comandant of the Guard of Los Angeles. Signed 

at Los Angeles by Luis Jordan and co-signed by Narciso Botello and 

Francisco J. Alvarado. 1p. In Spanish. November 6, 1846 

Receipt or statement of account for goods purchased from the 

trading ship Moscow which was engaged in the coastal trade during 

the late 1840's. No date or name. 1p. In Spanish. ca. 1847 

A duplicate copy of the same bill rendered by Francisco Ocampo to 

the United States Naval and Land Forces for operations in California 

for the sum of Two hundred and eleven dollars ($211.00) for oxen, 

sheep, forage and wood furnished to the forces on their march to Los 

Angeles. The documents were certified by J. Bidwell, Quartermaster, 

H. Rowan of the Naval Forces, and by Commodore R. F. Stockston. 

The signature of the Ocampo is certified by Juan Bandini. Both 

copies contain original signatures. 2pp. Eng. and Span. See also 

item 1482b. February 27, 1847 

A bill of the same bill rendered by Francisco Ocampo to the United 

States Naval and Land Forces for operations in California for the 

sum of Two hundred and eleven dollars ($211.00) for oxen, sheep, 

forage and wood furnished to the forces on their march to Los 

Angeles. The documents were certified by J. Bidwell, Quartermaster, 

H. Rowan of the Naval Forces, and by Commodore R. F. Stockton. 

The signature of the Ocampo is certified by Juan Bandini. Both 

copies contain original signatures. 2pp. Eng. and Span. See also 

item 1482a. February 27, 1847 

Statement of account of Don Ramon Yorba with Santiago E. Arguello 

at San Diego from February to March of 1847. Items include silk 

hose, shawls, textiles, tobacco, etc. Total amount due Arguelo: 1924 

pesos. 2pp. In Spanish. March 8, 1847 

Poem (eulogistic) re. Maria de los Angeles Carrillo de Valle. Born 

Santa Barbara, August 2, 1825; died May 7, 1847. In Spanish. May 7, 1847 (or 1852) 

Right of title of Jose Maria Valdez to Rancho de Cucamonga. True 

copy of a document dated 25 January 1844 and attested as true 15 

Sept. 1847, this copy being made 15 August 1859. See item as listed 

under the latter date. 1p. Span. 

See related documents August, 1859 September 15, 1847 





Receipt for 30 pesos paid by Don Antonio Cot at the order of Don Ygnacio del 

125 Valle 

126 Account Book- Gold and Silver Transactions 

Document about a loan from Juan Temple to Jose Maria Rivera and Louis 

127 Jordan 

128 Acknowledgment of a debt owed to Andres Pico 

129 Letter from Father Jose Maria de Jesus Gonzales to Ygnacio del Valle 

130 List of members of Andres Pico & Co. 

131 Book with handwriting samples 

132 Invitation to a Bachelor's Ball at the home of Don Manuel Garfias 

Notebook with descriptions of fines for non-payment of taxes kept by Ygnacio 

133 del Valle 

Bond with Benjamin D. Wilson to guarantee his faithful discharge of duties as 

134 clerk of Los Angles County 

Notice to Ygnacio del Valle from A. F. Hinchman that he is indebted to Francis 

135 Mellus' estate 

136 Envelope addressed to Ignacio del Valle 

137 Place card from Ygnacio del Valle and Ysabel Varela's wedding 

138 Booklet- mensaje Anual del Gobernador de California 

Agreement between Ernest Wm. Garbee and David Alexander and Francis 

139 Mellus with attached invoice 

Receipt for 30 pesos of silver from Don Antonio Cot at the order of 

Don Ygnacio del Valle and payable at Rancho San Joaquin. Signed 

by Jose Antonio Carrillo. 1p. Span. January 17, 1848 

Account book showing the amount of gold exchanged for silver by 

members of the [Andres Pico & Co.] mining company. Mines were 

located above Sacramento, Ca. 75pp. In Spanish. 1849-1857 

Legal document concerning a loan of 605 pesos received from Juan 

Temple by Jose Maria Rivera and Louis Jordan, in return for which 

they promised to reimburse Temple with 60 ½ ounces of pure gold 

dust. Document written and signed by the Alcalde of Los Angeles 

Estevan (Stephen) C. Foster and witnessed by Ignacio del Valle, 

Leonardo Cota, Abel Stearns, and Francisco J. Alvarado. 3pp. Span. March 22, 1849 

Acknowledgment of a debt of one ômarcorö of placer gold to Andres 

Pico signed by Ygnacio Corrides as guarantor for Calarino Granillo. 

1p. In Spanish. April 12, 1849 

Letter from Father Jose Maria de Jesus Gonzales at Santa Barbara 

to Ygnacio del Valle requesting him to deliver to Henry Mellus a 

certain amount of money covering the value of calves promised by 

del Valle in 1842. 1p. In Spanish. April 30, 1849 

List of members of Andres Pico & Co., a mining company, certifying 

that they are legal residents of California under the treaty of peace 

signed between the United States and Mexico. Issued at McCaleena 

(McCalama) River. 1p. Span. July 21, 1849 

Book lined for an account book but with specimens of miscellaneous 

handwriting some dated 1847-9 and 1850. Sample of writing of 

Reginaldo del Valle apparently representing school exercises. 

15pp. In Spanish. ca. 1850 

Invitation to a Bachelor's Ball given at the house of Don Manuel 

Garfias. Members of the committee include Andres Pico, J. C. 

Welch, O. Morgan, D. Pujol, J. Hinckman and Geo. Carson. 1p. In 

Spanish. ca. 1850 

Notebook containing a description of various fines levied for nonpayment 

of certain taxes kept by Ygnacio del Valle. Receipt for 

payment of fines acknowledged by Francisco Figueroa. 6pp. In 

Spanish. 1850 

Bond made out of by Benjamin D. Wilson as principal and David W. 

Alexander as surety in the sum of three thousand dollars 

guaranteeing the faithful discharge of the duties of Clerk of Los 

Angeles County by Wilson. Sworn to before Agustin Olvera. 2pp. 

Eng. June 4, 1850 

Notice to Ygnacio del Valle from A. F. Hinchman, assignee of 

Francis Mellus, Insolvent, that he is indebted to the estate in the sum 

of $571.61. 1p. In English. Printed. November 9, 1850 

Envelope addressed to Hon. Ygnacio de Valle, Assembly, 

Sacramento, Cal. and forwarded to Los Angeles, California. From E. 

C. Marshall, MC. 1p. In English. ca. 1851-52 

Wood varnished with handwritten piece of paper glued to it, Place 

card used at wedding of Ygnacio Ramon de Jesus del Valle and 

Ysabel Varela 1851. 1851 

Booklet. Mensaje Anual del Gobernador de California. [Annual 

message from the Governor of California.] [Signature of Abel 

Stearns on cover]. 32 pp. Span. January 7, 1851 

Agreement between Ernest Wm. Garbee dba Schwinn, Garbee & 

Co. in San Francisco and dba Rimpau, Fritze & Co. in Los Angeles 

and David Alexander and Francis Mellus dba Alexander and Mellus 

in Los Angeles whereby the former mortgages sufficient inventory to 

pay off an indebtedness of $3,922.00 owed to Alexander and Mellus. 

Inventory attached. 14pp. Eng. February 1, 1851 





Agreement whereby Francis A. Bush agrees to hire Lewis Granger 

as his attorney for the sum of $500.00 to defend him against any 

prosecution for the murder of Hiram M. Arimmo. Sworn to before 


140 Agreement whereby Francis A. Bush hires Lewis Granger as his lawyer Ygnacio del Valle, County Recorder. 3pp. Eng. 

Acknowledgment by Dolores Barella that she is indebted to 

Victoriano Contreras in the sum of $118.50. Witnessed by W. B. 

Osburn and Antonio Buelna and recorded by Ygnacio del Valle. 2pp. 

February 27, 1851 

141 Acknowledgment that Dolores Barella is indebted to Victoriano Contreras In English and Spanish. 

Memorandum concerning the sale of some property in Los Angeles 

by Francisco Xavier Alvarado with the consent of Dona Arcadia Ruiz 

March 1, 1851 

Memorandum about the sale of property by Francisco Xavier Alvarado to to George Graff. Signed by Johan Behn for George Graff. Recorded 

142 George Graff 

by Ygnacio del Valle. 3pp. In Spanish. 

Copy of a law concerning rodeos to take effect after June 1, 1851. 

April 14, 1851 

143 Copy of a rodeo law 

Apparently a state law. 4pp. In Spanish. 

Original description of Del Valle brand and earmarks filed in Los 

Angeles. The Y is for Ygnacio del Valle and the earmarks represent 

June 1, 1851 

144 Certificate for Del Valle cattle brand and ear marks 

the travilla or rope twister. 1p. In Spanish. June 2, 1851 

145 Personal death announcement of Don Antonio Ignacio Avila Personal death announcement of Don Antonio Ignacio Avila. Span. 

Letter addressed to B. D. Wilson, Francis Mellus, David Alexander, 

A.F. Coronel, Augustin Olvera and Ygnacio del Valle at Los Angeles 

from a committee of five men including Mariano G. Vallejo in San 

Francisco regarding a proposed division of the state into two 

September 25, 1851 

146 Letter regarding the proposed division of the state into 2 territories 

separate territories. 2pp. Span. 

Letter to Ygnacio del Valle as a member of the State Legislature 

referring to the presentation of a petition from a "much injured and 


Letter to Ygnacio del Valle as a member of state legislature about a 

persecuted female". Signed by Rebecca Baldwin at Dr. Gaylord's 

147 persecuted woman 

farm in Los Angeles. 1p. In English. 

[Wedding poem about Ignacio and Isabella [del Valle].] 

Announcement of the marriage of Ygnacio del Valle and Ysabel 


148 Wedding poem about Ignacio and Isabella [del Valle] 

Varela. 1p. prin. Span. 

[Wedding poem about Ignacio and Isabella [del Valle] and envelope.] 

Announcement of the marriage of Ygnacio del Valle and Ysabel 

December 7, 1851 

149 Wedding poem about Ignacio and Isabella [del Valle] and envelope 

Varela. 1p. prin. Span. 

Account book of [Ygnacio del Valle's?] bank and personal accounts. 

Also lists possessions of various people, presumably family 


150 Account book of [Ygnacio del Valle's?] personal and bank accounts 

members. Hardbound, unsigned. In Spanish. 1852-1882 

151 Part of a will or agreement signed by Ygnacio del Valle 

152 Invitation to a 4th of July dance at Abel Stearns home 

153 Invitation to Ignacio del Valle and Lady to a dance at the Hotel de Estrella 

154 Receipt for taxes paid by Valle and Aguirre on Rancho del Tejon 

155 Invitation to a dance at Don Manuel Garfias' home 

Invitation to a dance honoring the marriage of Santiago H. Lander and 

156 Margarita Johnson 

Part of a will or agreement signed by Ygnacio del Valle and 

witnessed by A. F. Coronel, Pedro Romo and Manuel Clemente 

Rojo. Signed at Los Angeles. 1p. (torn into 2 pieces) In Spanish. January 1, 1852 

Invitation to 4th of July dance at the home of Abel Stearns sent by 

John O. Wheeler and Antonio F. Coronel. 1p. In Spanish. Printed. July 2, 1852 

Invitation to Ignacio del Valle and Lady to a dance at the Hotel de la 

Estrella on September 2, 1852, from Luis Granger, Alejandro Gibson, 

Andres Pico, Juan Reed, Directors. 1p. In Spanish. Printed. September 1, 1852 

Receipt for $99.60 paid by Valle & Aguirre for taxes upon Rancho del 

Tejon, valued at $12,000, for the year of 1852. Issued by G. R. 

Barton, Sheriff, County of Los Angeles. 1p. In English. September 17, 1852 

Invitation to a dance at the home of Don Manuel Garfias sent by A. 

F. Coronel, Agustin Olvera, Jose del Carmen Sepulbeda 

(Sepulveda). 1p. In Spanish. Printed. September 27, 1852 

Invitation to a dance at the home of Don Alejandro Bell honoring the 

coming marriage of Santiago H. Lander and Margarita Johnson. 1p. 

In Spanish. Printed. October 1, 1852 





Broadside put out by the Central Democratic Commission consisting 

of Antonio F. Coronel, David W. Alexander, Ignacio del Valle, Juan 

G. Downey, Manuel Requena, J. L Brent and Mateo Keller in favor of 


157 Central Democratic Commission Broadside in favor of Pierce and King Perce and King. 1p. Span. prin. October 26, 1852 

158 Invitation to Ygnacio del Valle to attend Gen. Joshua H. Bean's Funeral 

159 Letter from Jose Maria Covarrubias to Ygnacio del Valle about back taxes 

160 Appraisal of property left by Don Antonio del Valle of Rancho San Francisco 

Letter from David Alexander to Ygnacio del Valle about something submitted 

161 to arbitration 

Invitation to a dance for Sr. Dona Ysabel del Valle w/envelope and stationery 

162 clipping 

Letter from Jose A. Aguirre to Ygnacio del Valle about the sale of Tejon 

163 Rancho 

164 Invitation to a Bachelor's Ball at Manuel Garfias house 

165 Inventory of goods belonging to Ygnacio del Valle as of 1853 

166 Invitation to a dance at Dr. Richard Den's home for Ignacio del Valle 

167 Newspaper: La Atalaya del Sur 

Funeral notice of Don Miguel Machada for Ygnacio del Valle and family, 

168 w/envelope 

Invitation to a dance at Don Abel Stearns home to celebrate Washington's 

169 birthday 

Invitation to Ygancio del Valle to attend the funeral of Gen. Joshua 

H. Bean who was murdered at San Gabriel Mission supposedly by 

Murrietta or one of his followers. Bean was commander of troops 

raised in Los Angeles to quell an Indian uprising of 1851-52. 1p. November 10, 1852 

Letter from Jose Maria Covarrubias at Santa Barbara to Ygnacio del 

Valle requesting information on the amount of back taxed for which 

Castec ranch was sold in order that he might raise the money to 

redeem it. He also requests the same information on the Island of 

Santa Catalina. 2pp. Span. December 7, 1852 

Appraisal made by David W. Alexander of the value of the property 

left by Don Antonio del Valle of Rancho San Francisco. His opinion 

of the value of the estate was a total of 31,512.50 pesos; the 

separate property of Doña Magdalena del Valle totaled 4,501.70 

pesos. 2pp. Span. December 29, 1852 

Letter from David Alexander to Ygnacio del Valle referring to a 

matter submitted to arbitration whereby he has considered the two 

opinions of Antonio Jose Cot and Abel Stearns. Signed at Los 

Angeles. 1p. In Spanish. December 29, 1852 

Invitation to a dance for Sr. Dona Ysabel del Valle from J. Bandini, J. 

O. Wheeler, C. Johnson, D. W. Alexander, B. D. Wilson, R.S. Den. 

Also a blue piece of stationery: Compadre y Comadre for the year 

1853; Don Pio Pico; Ysabella del Valle. prin. December 31, 1852 

Letter from Jose Aguirre at San Diego to Ygnacio del Valle in which 

he states that the lawyer holding title to Tejon Rancho has spoken to 

him concerning the sale of the ranch for a price of 60, 000 pesos 

which, if he could get it, would be beneficial to him. He requests an 

answer by return mail. 1p. Span. December 31, 1852 

Invitation to a Bachelor's Ball to be held at the home of Manuel 

Garfias. Sent by Garfias, Coronel, S. Lazard, J. L. Brent, W. T. B. 

Sanford, Andres Pico, A. Haraszthy and J. G. Downey. 1p. In 

Spanish. Printed. ca. 1853 

Inventory of goods belonging to Ignacio del Valle as of the year of 

1853. Major items include 1000 head of cattle valued at 12000 

pesos, 100 horses at 1000 pesos, a house at 5400 pesos, and land 

valued at one peso per acre. 1p. Span. 1853 

Invitation to a dance to be held in the home of Dr. Richard Den. Sent 

by Ricardo S. Den, Pio Pico, Juan Bandini, D. W. Alexander and 

Agustin Olvera to Ignacio del Valle. 1p. In Spanish. Printed. January 11, 1853 

Newspaper, La Atalay del Sur (The Watchtower of the South), which 

was the official publication of the state of Sinaloa and printed in 

Mazatlan. Contains local news, editorial, ship departures, etc. 4pp. 

In Spanish. Printed. February 6, 1853 

Notice of the funeral of Don Miguel Machada issued by Antonio 

Machada, Padre, Maria Ignacio Avila, Madre and Juan Sepulbeda 

and Jose Sepulbeda, Hermanos. 1p. Span. prin.w/envelope: Sr. O 

Ygnacio del Valle presente February 14, 1853 

Invitation to a dance at the home of Don Abel Stearns to celebrate 

Washington's birthday sent by Myron Norton, John Wheeler, Andres 

Pico, Antonio Coronel, Agustin Olvera and I. S. K. Ogier. 1p. In 

Spanish. Printed. February 22, 1853 





Invitation to a dance at the home of Senor Celis sent by Antonio F. 

Coronel, Manuel Garfias, Wm. H. Rand, J. Lan Franco, and J. G. 


170 Invitation to dance at Senor Celis' home w/envelope 

Downey. 1p. In Spanish. Printed. 

Hardcover ledger containing records of livestock transactions and 

poetry. In Spanish. 

May 9, 1853 

171 Hardcover ledger with records of livestock transactions and poetry 

Letter from John Livingston to Ignacio del Valle about a subscription 

172 biography 

note: this item has no accession number on it. It is being called "T 

01" strictly for reference June/July 1853 

Letter from John Livingston of New York City to Ignacio del Valle 

regarding a subscription biography which the former was promoting 

in California as early as 1853. 3pp. In English. June 20, 1853 

173 Pencil sketch of part of a rancho showing the location of a house and fountain 

Pencil sketch of a portion of a rancho showing the location of a 

fountain and the house. Signed Rosita del Valle on the reverse side. July 24, 1853 

Deed to her portion of Rancho San Francisco signed over by 

Magdalena del Valle Blankman to her brother Ignacio del Valle for 

the sum of $1,500. 1p. Span. pfhw. w/envelope w/handwritten note 

174 Deed to Magdelena del Valle Blankman's portion of Rancho San Francisco on it. 

Agreement between David W. Alexander, Executer of the estate of 

Antonio del Valle, and Ygnacio del Valle relative to the care of 

certain property belonging to Maria del Valle of Jalisco, Mexico, one 

August 9, 1853 

Agreement between David W. Alexander and Ygnacio del Valle about the care of the heirs of Antonio del Valle, and dealing principally with the 

175 of property 

lands, crops, etc. of Rancho San Francisco. 3pp. Span. 

Invitation to a party at the home of Jose Antonio Carillo sent by 

Agustin Olvera, John H. Hughes and Alex. Gibson. 1p. In Spanish. 


176 Invitation to party at Jose Antonio Carillo's home 

Printed. October 10, 1853 

Copy of the marriage record of Antonio Seferino del Valle and Maria Josefa 

177 de la Pena 

178 Certified copy of baptismal record of Josefa Gabriela [Pimineta] on 3/19/1843 

Certified copy of burial record of Dona Maria Valle, wife of Don Nestor 

179 Pimiento 

Certified copy of a marriage record of Don Antonio Serferino del 

Valle, the son of Don Antonio Seferino del Valle and Doña Maria 

Aguilar (deceased), to Doñ Maria Josefa de la Pena, daughter of 

Simon de la Pena and Doña Manuela Monrroy, on 24 August, 1806. 

Copy made by Father Caltixto Aldrete, witnessed by Francisco 

Flores, Juan N. Delgado, Jesus Vejar and William Forbes, U.S. 

Consul at Tepic. Signed at Compostela. 2pp. Span. October 12, 1853 

Certified copy of baptismal record of Josefa Gabriela, two days old, 

daughter of Don Nestor Pimienta and Dona Maria Conne del Valle, 

in the church at Compostela on March 19, 1843. signed and 

witnessed as item #1697. 3pp. In Spanish. October 13, 1853 

Certified copy of the burial record of Dona Maria Valle, wife of Don 

Nestor Pimienta. She was buried in the churchyard at Compostela 

on March 26, 1843 at the age of 30 years. Signed and witnessed as 

item # 1697. 2pp. In Spanish. October 13, 1853 

Certified copy of marriage record of Don Nestor Pimienta, 25 years 

of age an son of Don Jose Pimienta and Doña Estefana Aldrete, with 

Doña Maria Valle, daughter of Don Antonio Valle and Doña Maria 

Certified copy of marriage record of Don Nestor Pimienta and Dona Maria [del] Pena, 29 years of age, at the parochial church of Compostela on 26 

180 Valle 

October, 1842. Witnessed as above. 2pp. Span. October 13, 1853 

Receipt for 20 pesos paid by Ignacio del Valle toward cause of Aguirre v. 

181 Robinson & French 

Receipt for 20 pesos paid by Ignacio del Valle for services 

concerning the cause of Aguirre against Robinson and French 

signed by Guillermo B. Osburn for Scott and Hayes. 1p. In Spanish. October 22, 1853 





Declaration made by Father Calixto Aldrete of Compostela 

concerning a search made for baptismal records of Dona Maria 

Valle, daughter of Don Antonio Seferino Valle and Dona Maria Pena. 

Upon failure to find same in Compostela it was probable said 

documents were not within the city. However, witnesses (Antonio de 

Leon, Jose Medina, Narsiso Avechis) vouched for the fact that Maria 

Valle was the legitimate daughter of said couple. Signed and 

witnessed at No. 1697 above. (These documents were obtained 

following the death of Antonio del Valle to prove identities of the 


182 Declaration concerning the missing baptismal records of Maria Valle 

heirs). 3pp. Span. 

Letter from Jose A. Aguirre at San Diego to Jose Maria Covarrubias 

at Santa Barbara Concerning a request for an affidavit regarding the 


Letter from Jose A. Aguirre to Jose Maria Covarrubias about Rancho Cajon de ownership of Rancho Cajon de las Uvas which is now in possession 

183 las Uvas 

of Rancho Tejon. 1p. In Spanish. 

Invitation to a dance at the home of Don Manuel Garfias sent by A. 

F. Coronel, David W. Alexander and Manuel Garfias. 1p. In 


184 Invitation to dance at Don Manuel Garfias' home 

Spanish. Printed. November 23, 1853 

Letter from Antonio Maria Ortega to Ygnacio del Valle about the sale of 

185 livestock 

186 Letter from Juan B. Alvarado to Ygnacio del Valle introducing 2 gentlemen 

187 Last Will and Testament of Rosa Ruiz 

188 Loan agreement between Pedro Abila and Juan G. Downey 

Obligation of Ygnacio Palomares to be paid to Don Juan Nepomaceno 

189 Alvarado 

190 Evaluation of various portions of Rancho San Francisco 

Statement of the acreage division of Rancho San Francisco among Don 

191 Antonio del Valle's heirs 

192 Statement of the land contained in Rancho San Francisco 

193 Certified copy of the Diseno of Rancho San Francisco and espediente 

Memorandum: A. P. Crittenden will prosecute the land claim for Rancho San 

194 Francisco 

Letter from Antonio Maria Ortega at San Fernando to Ygnacio del 

Valle concerning the sale of some cattle and horses. 1p. In Spanish. December 2, 1853 

Letter from Juan B. Alvarado at San Francisco to Ygnacio del Valle 

at Los Angeles introduction two gentlemen, Don Gregorio Carrera 

and Don Francisco Espanilla, who are interested in establishing a 

school, and asking that Don Ygnacio give them some assistance. 1p. 

Span. February 7, 1854 

Last will and Testament of Rosa Ruiz, daughter of Efigenio Ruiz and 

Rosa Lopez and wife of Antonio Ygnacio Avila, signed by Abel 

Stearns as " Amigo de Doña Rosa Ruiz" and witnessed by Manuel 

Requena, Cristoval Aguilar and Julian Chavez at Los Angeles. 

Ygnacio del Valle married the grand-daughter of Rosa Ruiz de Avila 

in 1851. 4pp. Span. February 13, 1854 

Agreement between Pedro Abila and Juan G. Downey. Downey 

agrees to loan Abila the sum of 2500 pesos in exchange for 1250 

pesos and 100 head of cattle. Witnessed by Henrique Abila and S. 

Lazard at Los Angeles. 1p. In Spanish. February 20, 1854 

Obligation of Ygnacio Palomares for 12 cows to be paid to Don Juan 

Nepomuceno Alvarado or to whomever he might designate. 

Nepomuceno designated Ygnadio del Valle as receiver of the 12 

cows. 1p. In Spanish. February 27, 1854 

An evaluation of various portions of Rancho San Francisco. 1p. In 

Spanish. ca. March 1854 

A statement showing the division of acreage of Rancho San 

Francisco among the heirs of Don Antonio del Valle. The total 

acreage was 48,813.58 acres. 4pp. In Spanish. ca. March 1854 

Statement of the land contained in Rancho San Francisco and the 

various encumbrances thereon. 1p. In Spanish. ca. March 1854 

Certified copy of the Diseño of Rancho San Francisco made on 

March 10, 1854 attached to the copy of the Espediente submitted to 

A. P. Crittenden on March 18, 1854. Appears to be the original 

diseño. 1p. March 5, 1854 

Memorandum prepared by A. P. Crittenden in which he agrees to 

prosecute the land claim for Rancho San Francisco before the U. S. 

Board of Land Commissioners for the sum of $1000 paid to him by 

Ygnacio del Valle. 1p. In English. March 17, 1854 





Copy in English of the expediente presented by Pedro Carrillo in 1843 to 

195 solicit Camulos 

196 Letter from A.P. Crittenden to J. Lancaster Brent 

197 Memorandum from A. P. Crittenden to Ygnacio del Valle requesting evidence 

198 Memorandum of facts to prove at Los Angeles, prepared by A.P. Crittenden 

199 Receipt issued by A. P. Crittenden to Ygnacio del Valle 

200 Letter of transmittal from A.P. Crittenden to Ygnacio del Valle 

201 Funeral Notice of Enriqueta Dalton 

202 Letter from Andronico Sepulbeda to "My dear little cousin" 

203 Receipt for goods bought by P. Abila from Ferner and Kanshaar 

Agreement between Ygnacio del Valle and Henry Dalton concerning 

204 Maria...Pimienta 

205 List of property inherited by Gabriela Pimienta via Maria del Valle 

206 Sketch of lot 5, block 34 in the city of Los Angeles 

207 Invitation to a military ball given by the United Riflemen of Santa Barbara 

208 Data on survey of a house lot fronting Main Street, Los Angeles 

209 Note to Ygnacio Balle from Ygnacio Portillo; w/card translation note to English 

Copy in English of the Expediente presented by Pedro Carrillo in the 

year 1843 soliciting the place called Camulos. The copy was made 

at the request of Ygnacio del Valle and sent to A.P. Crittenden for 

filing in the U.S. District Court at San Francisco. Del Valle is trying to 

prove that Camulos belongs to Rancho San Francisco. 94pp. Eng. March 18, 1854 

Letter from A. P. Crittendeon in San Francisco to J. Lancaster Brent 

stating that Ygnacio del Valle prefers to pay $500 to Brent and have 

him in turn pay it to Crittenden. He also requests Brent to get $75 

from Ricardo Vejar which he paid to the Surveyor General. 1p. Eng. March 18, 1854 

Memorandum prepared by A. P. Crittenden stating the evidence 

which he will require to prosecute the above claim (see item 1529). 

2pp. In English. March 18, 1854 

Memorandum of facts to be proved at Los Angeles prepared by A.P. 

Crittenden in claim No. 318 to Rancho San Francisco. Facts 

concerned mainly with Don Antonio del Valle. 2pp. In English. March 18, 1854 

Receipt issued to Ygnacio del Valle by A. P. Crittenden at San 

Francisco for $400 to pay for the copy of the Espediente of Pedro 

Carrillo soliciting the place called Camulos to be used in the claim of 

Dona Jocoba Felis and others to Rancho San Francisco. 1p. Eng. March 18, 1854 

Letter of transmittal from A. P. Crittenden to Ygnacio del Valle 

containing the Memorandum of Facts (No. 1527) and letter to J. L. 

Brent (#800). 1p. In English. March 27, 1854 

Notice of the funeral of Enriqueta Dalton, infant daughter of Enrique 

and Guadalupe de Dalton. 1p. In Spanish. Printed. March 28, 1854 

Letter from Andronico Sepulbeda to "my dear little cousin" telling him 

about being in school in Kingston and thanking him for news of Los 

Angeles. 1p. Span. April 5, 1854 

Receipt for dry-goods purchased by P. Abila from Feb. 26 to April 1st 

from Ferner and Kranshaar for a total of 149.5 pesos paid by Mr. L. 

Phillips. Los Angeles. 1p. In Spanish and English May 2, 1854 

Agreement between Ygnacio del Valle and Henry Dalton, Guardian 

of Maria Josefa Gabriela Pimienta, whereby Dalton agreed to pay 

part of the costs of maintaining title to Rancho San Francisco on 

behalf of his ward, one of the heirs to a portion of said ranch. 2pp. 

Eng. May 9, 1854 

List of property inherited by Gabriela Pimienta from her portion of the 

estate left to her mother, Maria del Valle, at the death of her 

grandfather Antonio del Valle. The list, prepared by David W. 

Alexander, Executor of the estate, was addressed to Henry Dalton, 

guardian of Maria Josefa Gabriela Pimienta. 3pp. Span. May 9, 1854 

Sketch of Lot 5 Block 34 in the City of Los Angeles ceded to George 

W. Feracher on 5 Jan. 1854 prepared by G. Hansen, Deputy County 

Surveyor. 1p. In English. May 12, 1854 

Invitation sent to Ygnacio del Valle and family to attend a Military 

Ball given by the "Mounted Riflemen of Santa Barbara". Signed by 

Joaquin Carrillo, A. F. Hinchman, R. M. Wallace, G. W. Hearne and 

G. S. Martin. 1p. In Spanish. July 4, 1854 

Data on survey of a house lot fronting on Main Street, Los Angeles, 

made by Geo. Hansen at the request of Henry Dalton. Sketch of 

said lot plus adjoining lots attached. 3pp. In English. July 12, 1854 

Note to Ygnacio Balle from Ygnacio Portillo stating that Jose 

Labamuse quit working, that he was earning 15 pesos due. 1p. In 

Spanish. August 1, 1854 





Account of Ygnacio del Valle with Louis Gassow of Los Angeles to 


210 Account of Ygnacio del Valle with Louis Gassow 

whom he owed the sum of 19.75 pesos. 1p. In Spanish. 

Promissory note for $2,000 to be paid by Antonio Jose Cot to Nicolas 

Larco eight months after date with interest at the rate of 2% per 


211 Promissory note to be paid by Antonio Jose Cot to Nicolas Larco 

month. 1p. In English. 

Letter from A. P. Crittenden at San Francisco to Ygnacio del Valle 

stating that he has taken the deposition of General Vallejo and 


212 Letter from A.P. Crittenden to Ygnacio del Valle requesting affidavits 

requesting several affidavits. 2pp. In English. 

Letter from Crittenden to Don Ygnacio del Valle requesting the 

depostion of Don Jose Salazar which he needs for the San 


213 Letter from Crittenden to Don Ygnacio del Valle requesting deposition Francisco claim. 1p. In English. 

Application made by Antonio Maria Varela for a tract of land known 

as known as San Carlos in Baja California near Santo Tomas. 

Signed in Ensenada de Todos Santos and certified by Jose Castro. 


214 Application by Antonio Maria Varela for San Carlos, Baja California 


Letter from Crittenden to del Valle that he does not think the survey 


215 Letter from Crittenden to del Valle concerning survey of San Francisco of San Francisco is absolutely necessary. 1p. In English. 

Invitation to the funeral of Senora Bibiana Ballesteros, wife of E. B. 


216 Invitation to Senora Bibiana Ballesteros' funeral 

Wilburn, in Los Angeles. 1p. In Spanish. Printed.. 

Quit Claim Deed made out by Stephen C. Foster, Mayor, John W. 

Shore, Recorder, and the Common Counsil of the City of Los 

Angeles in favor of Ygnacio del Valle for Lot 7, Block 14 of Ord's 

survey fronting on Fort Street, 120'x 225' for which del Valle paid 


217 Quit Claim deed in favor of Ygnacio del Valle for lot 6, block 14, Fort Street $67.00 in 1850. 2pp. Eng. 

A calendar "dedicated to the ladies" for 1855, listing the Saint's Days 

and giving recipes for Mexican dishes. Pages 1-14, 19-30 and the 


218 Almanac- Calendario Curioso 

back cover are missing. 39pp. In Spanish. Printed 

Color print of Parisian dress styles for ladies for 1855. 2 pgs. In 

1855 

219 Print- Parisian Fashion's for Ladies 

Spanish. Printed. 1855 

Decree of Confirmation on Case No. 318, Jacoba Feliz, et. al. vs. United 

220 States 

Letter from A.P. Crittenden to Ygnacio del Valle about claim on Rancho San 

221 Francisco 

Writ about property division between Josefa Sanchez, Manuel Enriques & 

222 wife, and Pedro Romo & wife 

223 Letter from Juan B. Alvarado to Ygnacio del Valle requesting cattle 

Letter from A.P. Crittenden to Ygnacio del Valle about the Espediente of 

224 Camulos 

225 Registration of cattle brand and mark of Pedro Antonio Abila 

Invitation to "Aniversario" of Maria Ygnacio Alvarado de Pico and Concepcion 

226 Arguello de Olvera 

Decree of Confirmation in Case No. 318, U.S. vs. Jacoba Feliz, et. 

al; San Francisco. Official Confirmation to the widow, Jacoba Feliz, 

and heirs of Antonio del Valle to Rancho San Francisco located in 

Los Angeles County. Certified by Geo. Fisher, Secretary to the U.S. 

Board of Land Commissioners. 2pp. Eng. January 2, 1855 

Letter from A. P. Crittenden to Ygnacio del Valle informing him that 

the claim to Rancho San Francisco was approved and that the 

balance of $500 for his services is now due. 1p. In English. January 5, 1855 

Writ concerning the division of property between Josefa Sanchez, 

Manuel Enriques and his wife Juana de Enriques, and Pedro Romo 

and his wife Luisa del Romo. Witnessed by Jose Perez. 5pp. In 

Spanish. January 23, 1855 

Letter from Juan B. Alvarado at San Francisco to Ygnacio del Valle 

requesting that he deliver 10 head of cattle to Cristobal Redondo. 

2pp. January 30, 1855 

Letter from A.P. Crittenden at San Francisco to Ygnacio del Valle 

transmitting the copy of the Espediente of Camulos which he did not 

have to use in the land claim. 2pp. In English. March 20, 1855 

Registration of cattle brand and mark of Pedro Antonio Abila by John 

W. Shore, County Recorder of Los Angeles. 1p. In English. April 25, 1855 

Invitation to the "Aniversario" (mass yearly performed for the soul of 

a person deceased on the day of his death) of Maria Ygnacia 

Alvarado de Pico, wife of Pio Pico, and Concepcion Arguello de 

Olvera, wife of Agustin Olvera, and to attend the removal of the 

remains to the mausoleum. 1p. Span. Prin. August 3, 1855 





Transfer of brand ownership and 20 animals from Serapico Martinez to 

227 Manuel F. Coronel 

Promissory note from Antonio Jose Cot to Nicholas Larco and non-payment 

228 protest 

229 Funeral notice of Magno Alejandro Carrillo 

Promissory note from Antonio Jose Cot and Pio Pico to Sanjurjo and Co. and 

230 non-payment protest 

Petition against Jacoba Feliz et. al. for re-opening Rancho San Francisco 

231 case 


232 case 


233 case 


234 case 


235 case 

236 Petition against Jacoba Feliz et.al. for re-opening Rancho San Francisco case 

Transfer of brand ownership and 20 animals bearing the brand 

appearing on the margin by Serapico Martines of Los Angeles 

County to Manuel F. Coronel. Witnessed by Jesus Cordova and 

Jose Maria Martines. 1p. In Spanish. September 21, 1855 

Promissory note for $2500 signed by Antonio Jose Cot in favor of 

Nocolas Larco on October 10, 1854, attached to a protest for nonpayment 

of same filed Oct. 10, 1855. The latter document was made 

out by Armand Guyol, Notary Public of San Francisco. 3pp. Eng. 

pfhw. October 10, 1855 

Funeral notice of Magno Alejandro Carrillo sent by Pio Pico, uncle, 

and Ignacio del Valle, brother-in-law. 1p. In Spanish. Printed. October 31, 1855 

Promissory note for $10,000 signed by Antonio Jose Cot and Pio 

Pico in Los Angeles on May 1, 1855 and endorsed by Domingo Pujol 

and Jose Argues in favor of Sanjurjo & Co. of San Francisco, 

attached to a protest for non-payment made out by James H. 

Bristow, Notary Public. 2pp. Note Span. Protest Eng. pfhw. December 3, 1855 

Copy of a petition made out by Pacificus Ord, U. S. district Attorney, 

against Jacoba Feliz, Ignacio del Valle, Maria del Valle, Gadalena 

del Valle, Jose Antonio del Valle, Jose Ignacio del Valle and 

Concepcion del Valle, fro a re-opening of the case concerning the 

confirmation of the title of Rancho San Francisco. Docket No. 303, 

transcript No. 318. 4pp. Eng. pfhw. December 10, 1855 

Copy of #1520a: Copy of a petition made out by Pacificus Ord, U. S. 

district Attorney, against Jacoba Feliz, Ignacio del Valle, Maria del 

Valle, Gadalena del Valle, Jose Antonio del Valle, Jose Ignacio del 

Valle and Concepcion del Valle, fro a re-opening of the case 

concerning the confirmation of the title of Rancho San Francisco. 

Docket No. 303, transcript No. 318. 4pp. Eng. pfhw. December 10, 1855 





























Court summons for Jacoba Feliz et. a.l for review of Rancho San Francisco 

237 case 

Court summons for Jacoba Feliz et al. for review of Rancho San Francisco 

238 

Copy of Summons issued by Pacificus Ord, U. S. District Attorney for 

the Southern Dist. Of California, against Jacoba Feliz, et al, to 

appear in court to review the above case. 2pp. In English. Printed 

form with handwriting. December 11, 1855 

case December 11, 1855 


239 case 


240 case 


241 case 


242 case 

243 Bill of sale for all stock on Rancho de los Coyotes 

244 Mortgage on 1/2 of Rancho de los Coyotes and Canada de la Abra 

245 Pastoral Exhortation from Bishop Tadeo Amat of Monterey 

246 Prospectus offering subscriptions to El Clamor Publico 

247 Pastoral Exhortation issued by Bishop Tadeo Amat of Monterey 

248 Print- Parisian Children's Fashions 

249 Account of Rosa Ruiz de Abila with H. Kranshaar 

Receipt issued to U.S. Mint by Freeman and Co.'s New York and California 

250 Package Express 

251 Invitation to Magdalena Dominguez's funeral with envelope. 

252 Acknowledgement of purchase from Antonio Jose Cot. With transfer of title. 





Copy of Summons issued by Pacificus Ord, U. S. District Attorney 

for the Southern Dist. Of California, against Jacoba Feliz, et al, to 











Bill of sale for all of the stock on Rancho de los Coyotes made out by 

Antonio Jose Cot in favor of Domingo Pujol for the sum of $20,000. 

Witnessed by Agustin Olvera and Ygnacio del Valle. 2pp. In 

Spanish. December 24, 1855 

Mortgage upon one-half of Rancho de los Coyotes and "Canada de 

la Abra" made out by Juan Ygnacio Cot in favor of Domingo Pujol. 

Recorded by John W. Shore, Los Angeles County Recorder, Jan 2, 

1856. 4pp., in Spanish. December 24, 1855 

Pastoral Exhortation from Bishop Tadeo Amat of Monterey dated at 

Los Angeles. 6pp. In Spanish, printed. December 28, 1855 

Prospectus of El Clamor Publico, a newspaper published in Los 

Angeles, offering subscriptions for $5.00 per year. 1p. in Spanish, 

printed. ca. 1856 

Pastoral Exhortation issued by Bishop Tadeo Amat of Monterey 

directed to ""the faithful of his Diocese." 2pp. In Spanish, printed. 1856 

Color print of Parisian clothing styles for children for 1856. 1p. In 

Spanish, printed. 1856 

Account of Rosa Ruiz de Abila with H. Kranshaar for a total of 

$366.51 including such items as 1 fancy bonnet, $15.00; 1 crape 

shawl, $65.00; 1 black velvet vest, $8.00. 1p. In English. January 3, 1856 

Receipt issued to the U. S. Mint by Freeman & Co.'s New York and 

California Package Express for shipment of a box to San Francisco. 

1p. In English. 

note: this item has no accession number on it. It is being called "T 2" 

strictly for reference January 4, 1856 

Invitation to funeral of Magdalena Dominguez, 19 years old, sent to 

J. L. Brent by her parents Pedro Dominguez and Maria de Jesus 

Cota. 1p. In Spanish, printed. February 3, 1856 

Acknowledgment of purchase of 500 head of cattle from Antonio 

Jose Cot by Jose Maria Yndart and Ulpiano Yndart, to which 

document is attached a transfer of title of the obligation of the herd 

for the sum of $4,000 to Domingo Pujol. Certified by George D. 

Fisher County Clerk and notarized by Agustin Olvera. 5pp. Span. 

and Eng. March 26, 1856 





253 Journal of school exercises 

Writ of Attachment served on Domingo Pujol on all properties belonging to 

254 Antonio Jose Cot 

Acknowledgement of receipt of cattle by Jose Maria and Ulpiano Yndart from 

255 Antonio Jose Cot 

256 List of goods bought by Juan Balensuela from Miguel Kravssewski's store 

Petition against Bernardo Yorba et. al. to reopen Rancho Santiago de Santa 

257 Ana case 

258 Note signed by Antonio Maria (?) concerning politics 

259 Letter from Andres Pico to Ygnacio del Valle concerning politics 

Letter from Jose Soberanes to Ygnacio del Valle, advises interview with Sr. 

260 Moar 

261 Contract between Ygnacio del Valle and Ulpiano Yndart about a herd of sheep 

262 Acrostic Poem to Ygnacio del Valle by Pedro Romo 

263 Invitation to Emilia C. Hayes' funeral 

Account Statement from J. L. Morris & Bros. General Merchandise for Tomas 

264 Sanchez 

Power of attorney granted by Pedro Antonio Avila to Tomas Antonio Sanchez 

265 then to Vincent Domingues 

266 Booklet of daily orations put out by Bishop Amat of Monterey 

267 Bill of sale from Victor Beaudry to Tomas Sanchez 

Hardback journal with several pages of school exercises in English, 

Spanish and French, including copies of speeches in Spanish. Also 

an exercise on an individual leaf inserted in pages. 8 1/2" x 14". June 3, 1856 

Writ of attachment served on Domingo Pujol on all properties 

belonging to Antonio Jose Cot pertaining to a contract with Jose 

Maria Yndart and Ulpiano Yndart then in possession of Pujol. 2pp. 

In English, printed form with handwritng July 5, 1856 

Acknowledgment of the receipt of 500 head of cattle by Jose Maria 

and Ulpiano Yndart from Antonio Jose Cot with an intent to repay the 

loan of the animals wihin five years two-fold and a transfer of the 

note by Cot to Domingo Pujol for the sum of $4600 dated March 26, 

1856, transferred April 25, 1856, notarized by Agustin Olvera August 

12, 1856. 5pp. Span. August 12, 1856 

List of goods purchased by Juan Balensuela from the store of Miguel 

Kravssewski for a total of 41 pesos. 1p. In Spanish. October 24, 1856 

Petition made out by Pacifious Ord, U.S. dist. Attorney, against 

Bernardo Yorba, Teodosio Yorba, Ramon Yorba, and heirs of 

Antonio Yorba and Juan Pablo Peralta, to reopen the case 

concerning the confirmation of the title to Rancho Santiago de Santa 

Anna [sic] approved on July 10, 1855. docket No. 346, Transcript 

No. 470. 4pp. Eng. pfhw. December 4, 1856 

Note signed by Antonio Maria (?) concerning politics "a bad 

business" and that it is said that the Spaniards are bought by Guela 

or Broderick. 1p. (torn) In Spanish. ca. 1857 

Letter from Andres Pico dated at Sacramento to Ygnacio del Valle 

concerning political matters (some resolutions not mentioned). 1p. In 


Letter from Jose Antonio Soberanes at Camulos to Ygnacio del Valle 

at San Francisco advising him that a rodeo is going to be held "next 

Saturday" at San Cayetano for the neighboring ranches and also 

requesting del Valle to give an interview the Señor Moar. 1p. Span. April 23, 1857 

Contract made between Ygnacio del Valle and Ulpiano Yndart 

concerning a herd of sheep to be turned over to Yndart and an 

agreement concerning an increase of flocks and the sale and 

disposal of such sheep. 4pp. In Spanish. May 16, 1857 

Acrostic poem written to Ygnacio del Valle by Pedro Romo. 1p. In 

Spanish. July 31, 1857 

Invitation to funeral of Emilia C. Hayes, wife of Judge Benjamin 

Hayes, sent by Dr. Juan S. Griffin, B. S. Eaton and Antonio F. 

Coronel. 1p. In Spanish, printed. September 13, 1857 

Statement of account of Tomas Sanchez for clothing purchased from 

J. L. Morris & Bros. General Merchandise, Los Angeles, for a total of 

$66.00. 1p. In English. September 30, 1857 

Power of attorney given by Pedro Antonio Avila to Tomas Antonio 

Sanchez concerning affairs on his ranch such as gathering and 

branding his cattle, etc., dated at Los Angeles. On reverse side a 

power of attorney granted to Vincente Domingues by Tomas A. 

Sanchez dated Oct. 14 1857 at Santo Tomas. 2pp. Span. September 30, 1857 

Orations for each day of the week put out by Bishop Amat of 

Monterey. Printed in Los Angeles by Francisco P. Ramirez. 11pp. in 

Spanish October 13, 1857 

Bill of sale for 2 burros given by Victor Beaudry to Tomas Sanchez. 

Dated at Los Angeles. 1p. in Spanish November 10, 1857 





Statement of account of Rosa Abila for Goods purchased from 

Agustin W. Kalisher; items include 26 yds. of fine muslin, 4-,4 

kerchiefs @ $0.25 cents; 1 fine comb @ $0.25 cents; etc. total 


268 Rosa Abila's account statement from Augustin W. Kalisher 

$76.12 1/2 . 1p. in Spanish. 

Grant of two sites of land at San Carlos to Antonio Maria Varela, 

Baja California, by Jose Castro, Military Commander of the Northern 


269 Grant of 2 sites of land at San Carlos to Antonio Maria Varela 

District of Baja California. 2pp. in Spanish. 

Receipt signed by J. Lancaster Brent acknowledging payment of 

$400 by Ygnacio del Valle for professional services rendered in the 

U. S. district Court case concerning Rancho San Francisco. 1p. in 


270 Receipt signed by J. Lancaster Brent for payment by Ygnacio del Valle English 

Notice of funeral of Maria Antonia Lugo de Yorba sent by Teodosio 

Yorba, husband, Desiderio Burruel, son-in-law and Felipe Lugo, 


271 Funeral notice of Maria Antonia Lugo de Yorba 

brother. 1p. in Spanish, printed. 

Letter from Ygnacio del Valle at Los Angeles to Andres Pico in 

Sacramento enclosing an amendment to the Rodeo Law and 

expressing the hope that Pico will get passed. Del Valle also 

advises of the capture of Pandro Daniel, a notorious outlaw, and of 


272 Letter from Ygnacio del Valle to Andres Pico 

the death of Mrs. Yorba 1p. Span. January 21, 1858 

273 Print- "Aparition of Our Lady of Lourdes" 

Letter from J. Lancaster Brent to Grant of 2 sites of land at San Carlos to 

274 Antonio Maria Varela 

275 Letter from Tomas J. Scully to Juan Abila 

276 Funeral Notice of Antonio Ignacio Avila 

277 Funeral Notice of Felipa Payan de Madero 

278 Receipt for taxes paid by Ygnacio del Valle 

279 Letter from J. Lancaster Brent to Ygnacio del Valle about Rancho Tejon 

280 Court Summons for Ygnacio del Valle to serve on Grand Jury 

281 Letter from B. Raho to Ygnacio del Valle about the loan of a horse 

282 Letter from Antonio Maria Varela to Sra. Ysabel del Valle 

Paper glued to a wooden board. Shows the Virgin Mary appearing at 

the mouth of a cave to a young girl. 1 item, in French?, printed. February 11, 1858 

Letter from J. Lancaster Brent at Washington, D. C. to Ygnacio del 

Valle at Los Angeles regarding a proposed sale of Tejon Rancho to 

the Government and commenting on the lack of funds in the National 

Treasury which would prevent the beginning of the trans-continental 

railroad from the Mississippi to the Pacific Coast that year. 2pp. 

Span. April 19, 1858 

Letter from Tomas J. Scully at Santa Ana to Juan Abila and Señora 

Soledad Yorba de Abila stating that he has started a school in Santa 

Ana in the home of Desiderio Burrel and wishing to know if they will 

consider sending their son Teofilo to this school. He requests in 

immediate reply if possible. 1p. Span. May 17, 1858 

Notice of funeral of Antonio Ignacio Avila, husband of Rosa Ruiz de 

Avila (Abila), father-in-law of Jose [Antonio Andres] Sepulveda and 

Juan N. Padilla, and grandfather of Tomas Sanchez and Ignacio del 

Valle. 1p. Span. prin. September 25, 1858 

Notice of funeral of Felipa Payan de Madero, wife of Manuel Madero. 

Lists seven "amigos" including Pio Pico, Jas. Thompson, Jose 

Sanchez Colima, and Rafael Gallardo. 1p. prin. Span. October 6, 1858 

Receipt for $403.60 paid by Ygnacio del Valle for real property taxes, 

improvements and personal property taxes, issued by James 

Thompson, Sheriff. 1p. in English. Printed form with handwriting. October 11, 1858 

Letter from J. Lancaster Brent at San Francisco to Ygnacio del Valle 

regarding litigation over Rancho Tejon. 1p. in Spanish October 18, 1858 

Summons issued by James Thompson, Sheriff, to Ygnacio del Valle 

to appear at the Court House in Los Angeles on Nov. 1 1858 to 

serve on the Grand Jury. 1p. Eng. pfhw. October 21, 1858 

Letter from B. Raho at Los Angeles to Ygnacio del Valle asking for 

the loan of a horse as his horse has become lame. 1p. in Spanish October 30, 1858 

Letter from Antonio Maria Varela at Rancho de la Punta to Sra. 

Ysabel del Valle concerning family matters. 1p. in Spanish. November 12, 1858 





283 Letter from Bernardo Yorba to Ygnacio del Valle 

284 Funeral notice of Bernardo Yorba 

285 Letter from Francisco Garcia to Ygnacio del Valle 

286 Receipt for taxes paid by Pedro Abila 

287 Balance sheet of Rancho Camulos 

288 Promissory note by Manuel Abila to pay Thomas D. Mott 

Promissory note to deliver 100 yearling heifers of selected stock to Rancho 

289 Los Alisos 

290 Receipt for payment on H. Goldberg's account by Dona Chone 

Account statement for Mr. Dowine from Kennedy & Bell, Cheap Carpet 

291 Warehouse 

292 Letter from Ulpiano Yndart to Ygnacio del Valle 

293 Power of attorney granted to Ygnacio del Valle by Pedro Abarte 

294 Letter from Enrique Dalton concerning the sale of cattle to Tomas Pujol 

295 Receipt for delivery by Ygnacio del Valle to Henry Dalton 

296 Receipt for payment by Ygnacio del Valle for Domingo Pujol to Enrique Dalton 

297 Receipt given to Ysabel del Valle concerning a light in front of the Holy Virgin 

298 Letter from Pedro Romo to Tomas Sanchez 

Bill of sale for wheat and barley at Camulos, signed John Whitney and Smith 

299 Chapin 

Letter from Bernardo Yorba at Rancho San Antonio to Ygnacio del 

Valle requesting that he deliver the sum of ten thousand pesos 

($10,000) which he is holding for Yorba to his wife Sra. Andres E. de 

Yorba. The money was delivered May 14, 1859. 1p. Span. November 14, 1858 

Notice of funeral of Bernardo Yorba (see item 1493) brother of 

Teodosio Yorba and father-in-law of Leonardo Cota. Sons: 

Raymundo Yorba, Prudencio Yorba. 1p. in Spanish, printed. November 21, 1858 

Letter from Francisco Garcia at Camulos to Ygnacio del Valle 

requesting him to pay certain sums of money to Guadalupe Opata 

and for the bill of Andres Opata. 1p. in Spanish. November 23, 1858 

Receipt for taxes paid by Pedro Abila at the rate of 20 centavos for 

each 100 pesos of property. Signed by Manuel Garfias at Los 

Angeles as Treasurer. 1p. in Spanish. December 19, 1858 

Balance sheet of Rancho Camulos including all assets and liabilities, 

capital investments, inventory of stock, list of employees and wages, 

etc. as of Dec. 31. 1858. 2pp. in Spanish. December 31, 1858 

Promissory note made by Manuel Abila to pay Thomas D. Mott 25 

small heifers in exchange for 440 pesos. Paid off by Tomas 

Sanchez on June 21, 1859. 1p. In Spanish. January 22, 1859 

Promissory note made by Manuel Abila to pay to Ines J. P. O'Neal 

and Solomon Slinger at Rancho Los Alisos 100 small yearling heifers 

of selected stock by April 1st. 1p. In Spanish. January 22, 1859 

Receipt for $5.00 paid on account of H. Goldberg by Dona Chone, 

leaving a balance of $12.50. 1p. In English. March 7, 1859 

Statement of account of Mr. Dowine with Kennedy & Bell, Cheap 

Carpet Warehouse, San Francisco, for various dry goods. 1p. In 

English March 11, 1859 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart to Ygnacio del Valle at Los Angeles 

concerning Feliciano Yndart who is staying with the Del Valles. 1p. In 

Spanish. March 15, 1859 

Power of attorney granted by Pedro Abarte to Ygnacio del Valle to 

take care of his business affairs with regard to his bakery in Los 

Angeles. Notarized by Narciso Botello. 4pp. In Spanish April 19, 1859 

Letter from Enrique Dalton, guardian of Gabriela Pimineta, 

appointing Jose Valdes to attend to the details of a sale of cattle 

belonging to Gabriela to Tomas Pujol of Los Angeles. 1p. In Spanish. April 24, 1859 

Receipt for 320 head of cattle delivered by Ygnacio del Valle to 

Henry Dalton, guardian of Gabriela Pimineta, as part of the 

inheritance of the latter from Rancho San Francisco. 1p. In English May 7, 1859 

Receipt for 4,277 pesos paid by Ygnacio del Valle for Domingo Pujol 

to Enrique Dalton in trust for Josefa Gabriela Pimienta. 1p. In 

Spanish May 14, 1859 

Receipt given to Ysabel Varela del Valle for funds supplied to keep a 

light burning before the image of the Holy Virgin in the Plaza Church 

for Antonio Manuel Varela who served in the Alonzo Ridley company 

under General Albert Sidney Johnston. 1p. Span. 5/19/1959 1859-12-18 

Letter from Pedro Romo to Tomas Sanchez written from Cienega 

concerning a sale of part of Rancho La Cienega for $1000 [by?] 

Josefita and Jose. 1p. In Spanish May 31, 1859 

Bill of sale for $300.00 signed by John Whitney and Smith Chapin for 

the barley and wheat crop at Camulos. 2pp. In English. June 3, 1859 





Receipt signed by Enrique Dalton, guardian of Gabriela Pimienta, for 

the sum of $50.00 paid by Ygnacio del Valle for transfer of rights of 

the brand formerly used on the cattle belonging to his ward. 1p. In 


300 Receipt for payment by Ygnacio del Valle to Enrique Dalton 

Spanish 

Notice of funeral of Enrique Cardwell sent by Susana de Cardwell, 

Guillermo Wolfskill and Juan Q. A. Stanley. (see 2067) 1p. In 

June 10, 1859 

301 Funeral notice for Enrique Cardwell 

Spanish, printed. 

Notice of funeral of Henry Cardwell sent by Susana de Cardwell, 

William Wolfskill and John Q. A. Stanley. (see 565) 1p. In English, 

July 5, 1859 

302 Funeral notice for Henry Cardwell 

printed. 

Inventory of personal property and belongings of Ignacio del Valle; 

Tejon Ranch is listed as 95,400 acres at 25ó an acre--$23,870; 

14,000 head of cattle--$12,600. ("photo" was written on the original 

July 5, 1859 

303 Inventory of Ygnacio del Valle's personal property 

container list) 1p. In Spanish 

An agreement entered into by and between Jose Maria Valdes and 

John Rains whereby Valdes agrees to sell Rancho de Cucamonga 

July 20, 1859 

Agreement between Jose Maria Valdes and John Rains to sell Rancho situated in San Bernardino county to Rains at a price to be fixed by 

304 Cucamonga 

subsequent appraisement. 5pp. In English 

Lease whereby Jose Maria Valdes leases certain portions of Rancho 


305 Lease of parts of Rancho de Cucamonga to John Rains by Jose Maria Valdes de Cucamonga to John Rains. 3pp. In English. August 8, 1859 

306 Copy of title to Rancho Cucamonga attached to right of title of ranch 

307 Receipt for payment by Ygnacio del Valle to Enrique Dalton 

308 Account statement for Ygnacio del Valle from Ygnacio Garcia 

309 Receipt for a license issued to Rimacio & Co. 

Certification that Tomas A. Sanchez was given his bond as Sheriff of Los 

310 Angeles 

Agreement between Jose Salazar with Jacoba Feliz and Ygnacio del Valle 

311 about Rancho San Francisco 

312 Funeral Notice for Lemuel Carpenter of Rancho de los Nietos 

313 Poem: "When this Cruel War is Over" 

314 Funeral notice of Major Edward H. Fitzgerald of the 1st U.S. Dragoons 

315 Invitation to a benefit ball at the Bella Union Hotel 

316 Last Will and testament of Joseph Lancaster Brent 

Copy of title to Rancho Cucamonga made in regard to the above; 

originally issued in Sept. 15, 1847 according to copy made by L. V. 

Prudhomme; attached to right of title of Jose Maria Valdes to the 

Rancho issued by the District Court at Los Angeles. 4pp. Span. August 15, 1859 

Receipt for $14 for sale of an animal belonging to Gabriela Pimienta 

. The receipt was given to Ygnacio del Valle by Enrique Dalton. 1p. 

In Spanish August 18, 1859 

Statement of account of Ygnacio del Valle with Ygnacio Garcia 

running from November of 1858 to September 12, 1859 showing 

details of transactions involving many of the early residents of Los 

Angeles. 3pp. In Spanish. September 12, 1859 

Receipt for $5.00 signed by Mayor Marchessault of Los Angeles for 

a license issued to Rimacio & Co. to give a theatrical exhibition on 

the night of Sept. 21st. 1p. In English September 21, 1859 

Certification by John W. Shore, County Clerk, that Tomas A. 

Sanchez was given his bond as Sheriff of Los Angeles County. 

Sanchez was elected on Sept. 7, 1859. 1p. In English. October 4, 1859 

Agreement made between Jose Slazar and Jacoba Feliz, his wife, 

and Ygnacio del Valle, whereby Salazar gies to del Valle a quit claim 

on a portion of Rancho San Francisco for the sum of $1,000.00 

Notarized by Narciso Botello and Myer J. Newmark. October 29, 1859 

Funeral notice advising of the death of Lemuel Carpenter of Rancho 

de los Nietos sent by F. J. Carpenter, John M. Foy, H. R. Myles and 

A. J. Henderson. 1p. In English, printed. November 6, 1859 

"When this Cruel War is Over." Poem regarding Civil War. In 

English, printed. ca 1860's 

Notice of the funeral of Major Edward H. Fitzgerald of the 1st U. S. 

Dragoons sent by Dr. J. S. Griffin, Capt. W. S. Hancock, USA. 1p. In 

Spanish, printed January 9, 1860 

Invitation to attend a ball at the Bella Union Hotel for the benefit of 

the Library Association. Members of committee include J. Temple, 

H. Mellus, J. L. Brent, S. Lazard, V. Beaudry and others. 1p. Eng. pr. January 12, 1860 

Last Will and Testament of Joseph Lancaster Brent made prior to his 

departure for service in the Union Army. He leaves the majority of 

his estate to Ygnacio de Valle. 5pp. In English. February 14, 1860 





Letter from J. Lancaster Brent to his brother Robert James Brent, an 

attorney in Baltimore, leaving him some property which he purchased 


317 Letter from J. Lancaster Brent to his brother Robert James Brent 

in Los Angeles in 1855 

Codicil to above Will including a few more items including his 

English library to Benjamin D. Wilson and his Law Library to Ygnacio 


318 Codicil to Joseph Lancaster Brent's Last Will and Testament 

Sepulveda. 1p. In English. 

Statement of various accounts dating from Oct. 17, 1858 to Mar. 31, 

1860. Somewhat illegible except for account of Anastacia de 


319 Statement of various accounts from 10/17-3/31/1860 

Verdugo. 4pp. In Spanish 

Loan agreement between Ygnacio del Valle and Prudencio Yorba for 

March 31, 1860 

320 Agreement where Ygnacio del Valle will hold a deposit for Prudencio Yorba money held in trust. See above. 

Bill for goods purchased by Luis Arguello and Pedro Romo from H. 

Mannase in San Diego; items include bread, sugar, coffee, sardines, 

April 11, 1860 

321 Grocery bill from H. Mannasse to Luis Arguello and Pedro Romo 

etc. 1p. In English 

Letter from Luis Flores at San Juan Capistrano to Feliciano Esparsa 

concerning political matters. Ungrammatically but legibly written. 

April 28, 1860 

322 Letter from Luis Flores to Feliciano Esparsa 

3pp. In Spanish 

Portion of a magazine La Satira de Ambos Mundos (Satire of Both 

Worlds) containing various political cartoons, a summary of world 

events during the month, and a part of a biographical sketch of Mlle, 

May 24, 1860 

323 Part of the magazine La Satira de Ambos Mundos 

Aita de la Peñuela. 4pp. Span. prin. 

Notice of funeral of infant son of Cameron E. and H. S. Thom to be 

August 26, 1860 

324 Funeral notice of infant son of Cameron E. and H. S. Thom 

held on Oct. 3, 1860. 1p. In English, printed 

Invitation to wedding of Louisa Platshek to Wolf Kalisher at the 


326 Invitation to the wedding of Louisa Platshek to Wolf Kalisher 

Stockton Street Synagogue. 1p. In English, printed. 

Invitation to a ball at the Bella Union Hotel on the occasion of the 

completion of the Telegraph to the city. Committee members include 

John Temple, Geo. Barker, Andres Pico, P. Banning, M. Keller, J.L. 

Brent, H. N. Alexander E.J.C. Kewen, V. Beaudry, A.F. Coronel, 


325 Invitation to a commemorative ball at the Bella Union Hotel 

O.W. Childs, and F. Bachman. 

1860 Election ticket of the Democratic Party in California John R. 

McConnell for Governor. Contains the election slate for County 


327 Election ticket for the Democratic Party in California 

Officials of Los Angeles. 1p. Printed. 2 copies. 

Election ticket of the Democratic Party in California Andres Pico for 

Senator, John R. McConnell for Governor. Contains the election 

November 1860 

328 Election ticket for the Democratic Party in California 

slate for County Officials of Los Angeles. 1p. Printed. 

Notice of funeral of Ignacio F. Coronel, son of Ignacio F. Coronel and 

Francisca Romero de Coronel. Brothers: Antonio F. Coronel, Manuel 

F. Coronel. Sobrinos: Mattias and Francisco Sabichi. 1p. Printed in 

November, 1860 

329 Funeral notice for Ignacio F. Coronel [son] 

Spanish November 4, 1860 

330 Receipt for property taxes paid by Ygnacio del Valle 

331 Invitation to a ball at the Bella Union Hotel 

332 Almanac- Calendario de La Cocinera Mexicana 

333 Letter from Andres Pico to Enrique Abila concerning Civil War 

334 Letter from Ygnacio del Valle to his brother 

Receipt for taxes of $32.25 paid by Ygnacio del Valle on property 

valued at $6450.00 given by Thomas Strafford, City Marshal of Los 

Angeles. 1p. Printed form with handwriting, in English. November 30, 1860 

Inviation to a Ball to be given at the Bella Union Hotel on December 

12; sent by R. S. Carlisle, S. Prager, V. Beaudry, T. D. Mott, J. L. 

Brent, F. Bachman; Floor managers were Andres Pico and J. L. 

Morris. 1p. Printed in English December 8, 1860 

A calendar "for the Mexican kitchen" for the year of 1861 listing all of 

the Saint's Days and giving recipes for various Mexican dishes. 

48pp. In Spanish, printed. 1861 

Letter from Andres Pico at Sacramento to Enrique Abila advising him 

of war news, the possible disruption of the union by Civil War and 

the necessity of all to be watchful and loyal. 2pp. In Spanish. February 16, 1861 

Letter from Ygnacio del Valle at Los Angeles to his brother (probably 

at Camulos) regarding the horses and cattle. 2pp. Span. March 16, 1861 





Receipt given to Ygnacio del Valle for $504.00 paid on assessment 


335 Receipt for payment on assessment No. 7 given to Ygnacio del Valle No. 7 for the Zapato Mining Co. 1p. In English. 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart at Santa Ynes to Ygnacio del Valle at Los 

Angeles concerning the health of people on the ranch, the sale of 

500 head of cattle and 300 claves during the first part of May, and 

May 3, 1861 


other personal matters. 2pp. Span. June 4, 1861 

Receipt for Santo Silva's payment on Ygnacio del Valle's account with Polasky Receipt given to Santo Silva for $400 paid on account of Ygnacio del 

337 and Goodwin 

Valle to Polasky & Goodwin. 1p. In English. 

Account of Ygnacio del Valle with Juan Temple during August of 

1861. Temple was handling money deposited with him by del Valle. 

June 13, 1861 

338 Ygnacio del Valle's account with Juan Temple during August 1861 

1p. In Spanish. 

Mortgage held by Ygnacio del Valle on property owned by J. 

Lancaster Brent given by Brent in exchange for the loan of $3400. 

Notarized by Myer Newmark and recorded by John W. Shore. 6ppp. 


339 Mortgage held by Ygnacio del Valle on property owned by J. Lancaster Brent In English 

Request for prayers for soul of Don Juan Wilson who died at San 

Luis Obispo on Oct 13, 1861. Wife: Ramona C. de Wilson. 1p. In 


340 Death notice and prayer requests for Don Juan Wilson 

Spanish, printed. October 15, 1861 

341 Death notice and prayer request for Don Nicholas A. Den 

342 Letter from T. Wallace More to Ygnacio del Valle 

343 Account statement of Ygnacio del Valle with J. Jones and Co. 

344 Letter from Ygnacio Sepulveda to Ygnacio del Valle 


346 Funeral notice of Juan Domingo 

347 Leather-bound account book 

348 1863 Democratic Broadside 

Notice for prayers for the soul of Don Nicolas A. Den, brother of Dr. 

Richard Den, sent by Rosa H. de Den. 1p. In Spanish, printed. ca. 1862 

Letter from F. Wallace More to Ygnacio del Valle requesting del 

Valle to remove all of his horses and cattle from pasture lands on 

More's Rancho de San Cayetano or Sespe because of the lack of 

feed for even More's cattle; a rather sharp letter. 2pp. Span 

Statement of account of Ygnacio del Valle with J. Jones & Co. 

located in Los Angeles for various items of clothing and foodstuffs 

ca. 1862 

purchased during the year. 9 pp. In Spanish. 1862-02-12 1863-06-01 

Letter from Ygnacio Sepulveda at Los Angeles to Ygnacio del Valle 

which discusses the situation in Mexico relating that there has been 

a meeting between the Liberals and the French. 1 pp. In Spanish June 5, 1862 

Receipt for taxes paid by Ygnacio del Valle in the sum of $381.90 on 

property assessed at $16,976; signed by T. A. Sanchez, Tax 

Collector. Los Angeles County. 1p. In English, printed form with 

handwriting. December 13, 1862 

Notice of funeral of Juan Domingo sent by his wife Raymunda Felix 

de Domingo and friends S. Lazard, Manuel Requena, L. Hoover, 

Guillermo Wolfskill, J. L. Brent. No date. 1p. Span. prin. ca. 1863 

Leather-bound account book covering the year 1864 and portions of 

1865 entitled Don Ygnacio del Valle in account with J. Jones. About 

20pp. In Spanish. 1863/64-1865 

Broadside issued by the Demcratic Party prior to the election in 1863 

giving a brief summary about each of the candidates for offices in 

Los Angeles County. 1p. In Spanish, printed. August 1, 1863 

349 Invitation to the funeral of Frances Mellus Black bordered invitation to the funeral of Frances Mellus. Printed. 

Broadside issued by the Democratic Party listing candidates for state 

offices (Juan G. Downey, for Governor) candidates for Los Angeles 


350 Democratic Party broadside listing candidates for state offices 

County offices. 1p. In Spanish, printed. 

Notice of funeral of Antonio Machado sent by his brother Agustin 

Machado. Juan and Diego Sepulveda listed as sons. 1p. In Spanish, 

November 1863 

351 Funeral notice of Antonio Machado 

printed. December 28, 1863 






353 Letter from Jose Ygnacio del Valle to Ygnacio del Valle 


355 Letter from Ygnacio Garcia to Ygnacio del Valle about a legal dispute 

356 Letter to Ygnacio del Valle about a legal case between del Valle and More 

357 Summons for Ascension Abila concerning mortgage foreclosure 

358 Affidavit to accompany applications to purchase state lands 


360 Application for unsurveyed lands in Santa Barbara County 

Grant of 16th and 36th sections of the Los Angeles land district to Jose 

361 Ygnacio del Valle 

362 Agreement between Wm. Wolfskill and Ygnacio del Valle 

363 Supplement to La Cronica No. 34 

364 Receipt for payment given to John A. White by J. Jones 

365 Letter from Ygnacio Garcia to Ygnacio del Valle 

366 Letter from Polasky & Goodwin to Ygnacio del Valle 


Letter from Ulpiano Yndart at San Buenaventura to Ygnacio del Valle 

at Camulos telling of the difficulties encountered while driving mules 

from Arroyo de Pino to Buenaventura particularly that he had to get 

help from the Indian Jose at Santa Paula. 1p. Span January 4, 1864 

Letter from Jose Ygnacio del Valle at Tochonanga to his brother 

Ygnacio del Valle concerning business affairs and the amount del 

Valle would charge him for board and room during the time he is in 

the city. 1p. In Spanish February 6, 1864 

Letter from Ygnacio Sepulveda at Sacramento to Ygnacio del Valle 

informing him of the failure of a certain bill to obtain the signature of 

the Governor. Apparently the bill was to include the boundaries of 

"Pino" within Los Angeles County. 2pp. Span. April 9, 1864 

Letter from Ygnacio Garcia at Los Angeles to Ygnacio del Valle at 

Camulos informing him that Wolfskill would be willing to settle their 

dispute out of court. 1p. In Spanish April 10, 1864 

Letter in the handwriting of Ulpiano Yndart to Ygnacio del Valle at 

Camulos concerning the legal dispute between del Valle and More 

and giving a long detailed account of the case. Incomplete. 4pp. In 

Spanish April 11, 1864 

Summons issued for Ascencion Abila regarding the foreclosure on 

the mortgage held on her property by Bernardo Manmus; signed by 

Jose Carillo, Constable. 2pp. In English. April 19, 1864 

Affidavit to accompany applications to purchase State Lands 

swearing loyalty to the United States Government and Constitution 

signed by Jose Ygnacio del Valle. 1p. Eng. pfhw. April 20, 1864 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart at Santa Barbara to Ygnacio del Valle 

telling him of the arrival of his brother Jose Ygnacio del Valle and 

discussing various land problems. 4pp. In Spanish April 20, 1864 

Application by Jose Ygnacio del Valle for a tract of 320 acres of 

unsurveyed lands in Santa Barbara County; granted on April 22, 

1864 (Note in pencil on outside states "Not approved by the 

Surveyor General). 1p. Eng. pfhw. April 21, 1864 

Grant of the 16th and 36th Sections, for School Purposes, Los 

Angeles Land District, Location No. 49, of 320 acres to Jose Ygnacio 

del Valle (see 1531); not approved by Surveyor-General. 1p In 

English, printed form with handwriting. April 22, 1864 

Agreement Wm. Wolfskill and Ygnacio del Valle concerning the 

transfer of certain portions of Rancho San Francisco to del Valle. 

2pp. In English. April 28, 1864 

Supplement of La Cronica No. 34 dated at New York, containing 

news from the theater of war including messages from Edwin 

Stanton, Benj. F. Butler and some European news. 1p. In Spanish, 

printed. May 13, 1864 

Receipt for $500 paid by John A. White to J. Jones at Los Angeles. 

1p. In English, printed form with handwriting. May 23, 1864 


Camulos concerning business affairs, the paying of an account with 

Morris Bros. & Prager, and family affairs. 1p. In Spanish. June 20, 1864 

Letter from Polasky & Goodwin at Los Angeles to Ygnacio del Valle 

at Camulos informing him that certain monies have not yet arrived. 

Postscript giving respects to the family signed by Ygnacio Garcia. 

1p. In Spanish. July 15, 1864 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart at Santa Barbara to Ygnacio del Valle at 

Camulos stating that he will leave Santa Barbara for Ventura on the 

following Monday. 1p. In Spanish. July 26, 1864 





Letter from Ygnacio Garcia to Ygnacio del Valle at Camulos 

reporting a sale of hides sent in by wagon and informing him that the 

wagon needed a new wheel which was provided by John Goller for 



$11.50; hides were selling $1.75 each. 2pp. Span. 

Letter from Pablo de la Guerra at Simi to Dona Ysabel del Valle; the 

godfather of del Valle's children was de la Guerra and he discusses 

August 31, 1864 

369 Letter from Pablo de la Guerra to Dona Ysabel del Valle 

family matters. 2pp. In Spanish. 

Document signed by Manuel Antonio Anguisola authorizing Ygnacio 

del Valle to act as godfather at the baptism of a daughter of 

Juventino del Valle and Susana Abila del Valle, in the place of 


Authorization for Ygnacio del Valle to act as godfather instead of Manuel Anguisola. Witnessed by Jose Maria Otero at Santa Barbara. 1p. 

370 Antonio Aguisola 

Span. October 20, 1864 

Authorization for Dona Ysabel del Valle to act as godmother instead of 

371 Clotilde de la Guerra 

372 General election poll list with certification 

373 General election tally list for the San Juan Precinct 

374 Oath for officers of the election and results of the tally list 





Document written by Clotilde de la Guerra authorizing Doña Ysabel 

del Valle to act in her place as godmother at the baptism of the 

daughter of Juventino del Valle and to confer upon the child the 

name to be selected. Witnessed by Pablo de la Guerra and Antonio 

Maria de la Guerra at Santa Barbara. 1p. Span. October 20, 1864 

Poll list for above giving the names of 29 voters including Marcos A. 

Forster, Leonardo Cota, Pedro Avila, etc. with Certification attached 

by Ramon Yorba, inspector; Marcos A. Forster, judge; Juan Maniosa, 

judge; Agustin Olvera, clerk; and O. Morgan, clerk. 2pp. Eng. pfhw. November 8, 1864 

Tally list made at the house of Philip David for the Precinct of San 

Juan, Los Angeles County for the election of three Members of 

Congress and Five Presidential Electors pursuant to the 

Proclamation of Election (see 933 above) issued on October 13 

1864; those receiving the majority of votes for electors were Samuel 

Brannan, J. G. McCallum, W. W. Crane, Charles Maclary and 

Warner Oliver. 2pp. Eng. pfhw. November 8, 1864 

Oath administered to the officers of the election (Ramon Yorba, 

Marcos A. Forster, Juan Maniosa, Agustin Olvera, and O. Morgan) 

together with the results of the tally list (item 467). 2pp. In English, 

printed form with handwriting. Novmber 8, 1864 


Camulos regarding the election news; states that Lincoln was given 

a majority of 60 votes in Los Angeles. 1p. In Spanish. November 10, 1864 


reporting that Mr. Sprague, Surveyor for Los Angeles County, had 

inquired of him if del Valle and the other heirs wished to sell all of 

Rancho San Francisco; also says that he believes a strong company 

in San Francisco is primarily interested in buying all lands in the 

county upon which springs of liquid bitumen have been found. 3pp. 

Span. December 3, 1864 


Camulos giving a few small business details and stating that it has 

been raining steadily and that the newspapers are old because the 

stages are six to eight days behind schedule. 2pp. Span. December 13, 1864 


referring to his letter of December 3 and asking if Don Ygnacio and 

the other heirs wanted to sell Rancho San Francisquito to a 

prospective buyer, Mr. Spragus; again mentions the interest 

displayed by the buyer in the tar springs on the ranch. 3pp. Span. December 21, 1864 





379 Letter from U. Yndart to Ygnacio del Valle 

380 Pastoral Exhortation by Bishop Tadeo Amat, C. M. of Monterey 

381 Leather bound account book of purchases from J. Jones & Co. 


383 Cost estimate for the survey of Rancho Temescal 


385 Letter from Gabriela Pimienta to Ulpiano Yndart 

386 Letter from Nestor Pimienta to U. Yndart 


388 Letter from A. Packard to Ygnacio del Valle 

Agreement between William Wolfskill and Ygnacio del Valle concerning 

389 Rancho San Francisco 



392 List of goods bought by Ygnacio del Valle from Ygnacio Garcia 

Letter from U. Yndart to Ygnacio del Valle requesting him to take 

some action one way or the other regarding the sale of several 

parcels of ranch lands in the neighborhoods of Camarillo, Santa 

Buenaventura, Rancho de la Colonia on the Santa Clara River, etc.; 

mentions that there seems to be a great deal of speculation in oilbearing 

property and that "now is the time to sell". 3pp. Span. December 27, 1864 

Pastoral Exhortation issued by Bishop Tadeo Amat, C. M. of 

Monterey for the year of 1865, printed in San Francisco. 12pp. In 

Spanish. 1865 

Leather-bound account book covering purchases made by Ygnacio 

del Valle from J. Jones & Co. from 1865 through July of 1871; mainly 

foodstuffs, clothing and household goods. 71pp. In Spanish. 1865 1871-07-08 

Letter from U. Yndart to Ygnacio del Valle concerning a proposed 

sale of a portion of Camulos at 10 reales per acre for 2,500 acres; 

sets forth the details of the sale presumably arranged by Yndart. 

3pp. In Spanish. January 18, 1865 

Estimate of the cost of a survey of Rancho Temescal; 30 miles @ 

$15.00-$450.00 plus miscellaneous court and recording fees for a 

total of $735.00. 1p. In English, unsigned. February 6, 1865 

Letter from U. Yndart to Ygnacio del Valle concerning business and 

personal affairs and containing a portion of a postscript in the 

handwriting of Ygnacio Garcia mentioning a letter to Wolfskill. 2pp. 

In Spanish. February 16, 1865 

Letter from Gabriela Pimienta at Compostela to Ulpiano Yndart in 

regard to the possible sale of a portion of Rancho San Francisco and 

informing him that her father Don Nestor Pimienta has full power to 

represent her person in any negotiations. 1p. Span. February 26, 1865 

Letter from Nestor Pimienta at Compostela to U. Yndart authorizing 

him to enter negotiations with regard to occupation of sale of Rancho 

San Francisco. 1p. In Spanish. February 26, 1865 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart at Los Cerritos to Ygnacio del Valle 

concerning the land sale and Mr. Sprague. 1p. In Spanish. March 5, 1865 

Letter from A. Packard at Santa Barbara to Ygnacio del Valle 

concerning the sale of land; mentions ranchos Camulos, Temescal, 

Piru and San Francisco and that he is making a trip to Monterey for 

information. 2pp. Span. March 6, 1865 

Agreement between William Wolfskill and Ygnacio del Valle whereby 

Wolfskill deeds a certain portion of Rancho San Francisco to del 

Valle in accordance with an agreement made April 28, 1864. 2pp. 

Eng. pfhw. March 14, 1865 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart at Los Cerritos to Ygnacio del Valle at 

Camulos in which he enclosed several letters from Tepic; he 

comments on the assassination of Lincoln which he feels is "an act 

without an equal in the history of the United States" and gives his 

views on various other aspects of the Civil War. 3pp. Span. April 10, 1865 


Camulos discussing various business accounts and reporting that a 

telegram has just been received announcing the surrender of Lee 

and his whole army, the fall of Richmond, Petersburg, etc. 2pp. 

Span. April 11, 1865 

List of goods purchased by Ygnacio del Valle from Ygnacio Garcia 

consisting mainly of foodstuffs and ranch equipment. 1p. In Spanish. April 11, 1865 





Copy of a summons in the matter of the estate of Josefa Lopez de 

Vejar issued to Maria Lugo de Foster, Stephen C. Foster and Juan 

C. Vejar as Administrators of the estate and to Reginaldo del Valle 

and his father Ygnacio del Valle in regard to a land survey. 2pp. Eng. 


393 Copy of summons for Maria Lugo de Foster et. al. 

See also item 661. 

Additional copy of a summons in the matter of the estate of Josefa 

Lopez de Vejar issued to Maria Lugo de Foster, Stephen C. Foster 

and Juan C. Vejar as Administrators of the estate and to Reginaldo 

del Valle and his father Ygnacio del Valle in regard to a land survey. 

April 13, 1865 

394 Copy of summons for Maria Lugo de Foster et. al. 

2pp. Eng. See also item 660. 

Receipt given by T. A. Sanchez to Jose Ygnacio del Valle for 178 

April 13, 1865 

395 Receipt given to Jose Ygnacio del Valle by T. A. Sanchez 

head of horses and five burros. 1p. In Spanish 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart at Los Cerritos to Ygnacio del Valle 

introducing General Pomeroy who is interested in the petroleum on 

April 24, 1865 


the ranch which is for sale at $30,000. 1p. In Spanish. 

Letter from Charles C. Huse at Santa Barbara addressed to Ygnacio 

del Valle at Rancho San Francisco in regard to obtaining the 

signature of Jose Ygnacio del Valle and the clearing of the property 

April 28, 1865 

397 Letter from Charles C. Huse to Ygnacio del Valle 

title. 2pp. In Spanish. June 20, 1865 



400 Bill of sale given to Ygnacio del Valle by E. C. Parrish 


402 Letter from Reginaldo del Valle to Dona Ascension Abila 

403 Receipt given to Ygnacio del Valle by Perry & Woodworth 


405 Receipt given to Ygnacio del Valle by John Goller 


407 Receipt given to Ygnacio del Valle by John Goller & Co. 


Bill of sale given to Jose Ygnacio del Valle for all Rancho San Francisco 

409 livestock 


Camulos concerning minor business matters and relating in detail 

the circumstances of the fatal shooting affray of Robert Carlisle and 

two brothers of Sheriff King at the Bella Union Hotel. 3pp. Span. July 7, 1865 


Camulos stating that he has just sent some bottles to Camulos and 

also a package of Cronicas. 1p. In Spanish. August 25, 1865 

Bill of Sale given to Ygnacio del Valle by E. C. Parrish for one bay 

American Stallion purchased by del Valle for $400. 1p. In English. September 23, 1865 

Letter from A. Packard at San Francisco to Ygnacio del Valle 

concerning business matters relative to Ranchos Camulos, 

Temescal, Piru and San Francisco. 2pp. In Spanish. October 11, 1865 

Letter from Reginaldo del Valle as a school boy to Dona Ascension 

Abila, asking her to get him a pair of gloves and a scarf of wool 

because he has to rise early to study and it is cold. 1p. In Spanish October 15, 1865 

Receipt for $75.00 for two 800 gallon wine tubs purchased by 

Ygnacio del Valle from Perry & Woodworth in Los Angeles. 1p. In 

English, printed form with handwriting. October 16, 1865 

Receipt for taxes paid by Ygnacio del Valle in the amount of $479.98 

for property valued at $13,332.71 and for $326.57 paid on property 

valued at $9,572.00. Signed by T. A. Sanchez by A. J. King, Deputy. 

1p. Eng. pfhw. November 8, 1865 

Receipt for $225 paid by Ygnacio del Valle to John Goller. 1p. In 

English. November 9, 1865 


advising him with regard to the lawsuit by Mr. More which is to come 

up during the early part of December. 1p. In Spanish. November 29, 1865 

Receipt for $34.25 paid by Ygnacio del Valle to John Goller & Co. 

1p. In English. December 3, 1865 

Receipt for taxes paid by Ygnacio del Valle in Santa Barbara County 

in the sum of $44.25 on property totaling $1500. Signed by J. R. de 

la Guerra, Sheriff. 1p. In English. Printed form with handwriting. December 6, 1865 

Bill of Sale for all of the cattle on Rancho de San Francisquito owned 

by Antonio Barrera and his wife, Concepcion, to Jose Ygnacio del 

Valle, brother of Concepcion. Witnessed by John Goller and 

Ygnacio Garcia. 2pp. In Spanish December 7, 1865 






411 Receipted bill for blacksmith work by A. J. Harrington 

412 Bill for clerk's fees in case of Thomas H. More vs. Y. del Valle 

413 Receipt given to Ygnacio del Valle by F. A. Thompson 




417 List of goods purchased by Ygnacio del Valle from H. A. Potter 

418 Leather bound account book of purchases from Polasky & Goodwin 






424 Letter from Ulpiano Yndart to Ysabel del Valle 

425 Excise tax receipt given to Ygnacio del Valle 

426 Internal Revenue License to distill at Camulos Ranch 

427 Receipt for goods purchased from Perry & Woodworth 

428 Letter from Apolinaria Lorenzana to Dona Ysabel Barela del Balle 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart to Ygnacio del Valle informing him of the 

death of his (Ulpiano's) wife on the previous day. 1p. In Spanish. 

Receipted bill for blacksmithing work by A. J. Harrington at San 


Buenaventura. 1p. In English. 

Bill for $109.71 for Clerk's fees in the above case (1533) with a 

notation "Received payment of the above this 16th day of December, 


A.D. 1865". 1p. In English. 

Receipt for $60.00 paid by Ygnacio del Valle on account of fees in 

the case of Thomas H. More vs. Y. del Valle signed by F. A. 


Thompson, County Clerk 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart at Los Angeles to Ygnacio del Valle at 

Camulos informing him of the arrival of Hinchman from San 

Francisco and conveying his regards to the del Valle family. 1p. In 


Spanish. 

Letter from Ygnacio Garcia at Los Angeles to Ygnacio del Valle 


concerning business matters. 1p. In Spanish. 

Letter from U. Yndart at Los Cerritos to Ygnacio del Valle regarding 

personal matters and that he is sending him a large photograph of 


Feleciano. 2pp. In Spanish. 

Statement of goods purchased by Ygnacio del Valle from H. A. Potter 

in Los Angeles; items include knives, hunting and butcher; knives 


and forks; padlocks, etc. 1p. In English. 

Leather-bound account book for purchases made by Ygnacio del 

Valle from Polasky & Goodwin beginning March 14, 1866 and 

continuing to February 1868 including clothing, household and ranch 

March 14, 1866 

equipment. 19pp. In Spanish. 1866-03-14 1868-02-10 

Letter from Polasky & Goodwin in Los Angeles to Ygnacio del Valle 

regarding some goods which del Valle ordered. 1p. In English. March 27, 1866 


concerning business matters, horse colars fro the ranch, books 

ordered by Sr. Mondran, etc. 1p. In Spanish. March 29, 1866 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart to Ygnacio del Valle concerning business 

affairs of the ranch and the sale of some cattle. 2pp. In Spanish. May 3, 1866 


Camulos concerning business matters handled by Garcia for del 

Valle, including renewal of a subscription to La Cronica of New York, 

a receipt for money for the sale of horses at Wilmington at $55.00 a 

head, etc. 2pp. Span. May 11, 1866 

Letter from Ygnacio Garcia to Ygnacio del Valle advising that he has 

on deposit from Don Luis Dartique the sum of one thousand pesos in 

gold and that Dartique is going to pay the rest to Sr. Morffi in San 

Luis Obispo. 1p. In Spanish. May 22, 1866 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart at Los Angeles to Ysabel del Valle 

concerning personal business such as the exchange of shoes, 

purchase of cloth, etc. 1p. In Spanish. June 10, 1866 

Receipt for $25.00 excise tax paid on 50 gallons of grape brandy by 

Ygnacio del Valle; signed by C. C. Slocum, Collector. 1p. In English. 

Printed form with handwriting. June 30, 1866 

Internal Revenue license to carry on business of distiller issued to 

Ygnacio del Valle. July 2, 1866 

Receipt for goods purchased by Ygnacio del Valle from Perry & 

Woodworth in Los Angeles. 1p. In English. July 4, 1866 

Letter from Apolinaria Lorenzana at Santa Barbara to Dona Ysabel 

Barela del Balle (Varela del Valle) concerning personal matters. 

2pp. In Spanish. July 6, 1866 





Letter in French from T. Mondran to Reginaldo del Valle at Camulos 

recommending some books. Mondran taught French at Camulos for 


429 Letter from T. Mondran to Reginaldo del Valle. In French. 

awhile. 1p. In French. 

Receipt for $2.00 for State Poll Tax paid by Jose Ygnacio del Valle 

signed by Joseph Huber, Jr. County Treasurer; T. D. Mott, County 

Auditor and Geo. Quebon, Controller, Los Angeles County. 1p. Eng. 

July 8, 1866 

430 Receipt for poll tax paid by Jose Ygnacio del Valle 

pfhw. 

Receipt given to Ygnacio del Valle by Juan Camarillo at San 

BuenaVentura for $200.00 to be paid to Alberto Packard. 1p. In 

July 18, 1866 

431 Receipt given to Ygnacio del Valle by Juan Camarillo 

Spanish. 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart at Los Angeles to Ygnacio del Valle 

concerning business affairs in Los Angeles with Jose Ygnacio del 

Valle, Dna. Jacoba Salazar and Ygnacio Garcia, and the need for 

repairs to a house owned by del Valle. He also speaks of J. 

July 21, 1866 


Lancaster Brent. 3pp. Span. 

Statement of expenditures of money deposited by Ygnacio del Valle 

July 25, 1866 

Statement of money expenditures deposited by Ygnacio del Valle with Ulpiano with Ulpiano Yndart which total $6,416.65 covering the periods from 

433 Yndart 

July 16, 1866 to August 24, 1866. 

Letter from Ysidro Abiola to Ygnacio del Valle regarding various 

packages received by members of the del Valle family at San 

August 24, 1866 

434 Letter from Ysidro Abiola to Ygnacio del Valle 

Buenaventura. 1p. In Spanish. 

Letter from Ygnacio Garcia to Ygnacio del Valle offering sympathy 

for the death of del Valle's small son and concerning the distillery. 



1p. In Spanish. 

Portion of the American Agriculturist, pp. 83-36, giving agricultural 


436 Part of the American Agriculturist 

news from throughout the country. 4pp. Printed. 

Black bordered invitation to the funeral of Rafael Lugo in Los 

March 1867 

437 Invitation to the funeral of Rafael Lugo 

Angeles by his brothers in politics. Span. Printed. 

Letter from Sanjorjo Argues Pujol at San Francisco to Ygnacio del 

Valle at Camulos concerning business matters, the shipment of 

barrels for wine, the arrival of a still destined for Camulos, etc. 2pp. 

April 22, 1867 

438 Letter from Sanjurjo Argues Pujol to Ygnacio del Valle 

In Spanish. 

Statement of goods purchased by Ygnacio del Valle from Samuel 

Meyer in Los Angeles; items include kitchen utensils and household 

May 29, 1867 

439 Statement of goods purchased from Samuel Meyer 

goods. 1p. In English. September 12, 1867 

440 Articles of agreement concerning the sale of Rancho Temescal 

441 Official appointment of Ygnacio del Valle as Deputy County Clerk 

442 List of the property of Rancho San Francisco 

443 Flyer: "Garfield tries to Legislate General Hancock Out of Office" 

444 Order to show cause why order of sale of real estate should not be made 

Articles of Agreement between Ygnacio del Valle and Asbury 

Harpending, Archibald C. Peachy and James de Barth Shorb for the 

sale of Rancho Temescal containing three square leagues in Santa 

Barbara County at a price to be determined by appraisal. 4pp. Eng. September 23, 1867 

Official appointment of Ygnacio del Valle as Deputy County Clerk for 

the County of Santa Barbara signed by F. A. Thompson, County 

Clerk. Two 5 cent Internal Revenue stamps affixed. 1p. In English. December 14, 1867 

Notation in pencil of the property, real and personal, of Rancho San 

Francisco, including livestock, tools and equipment, wine-making 

equipment, carriages, etc.; total real estate $528,000; total personal 

property $53,200; total persons living on the ranch, 160. 1p. Eng. ca. 1868 

Flyer distributed by California State Democratic Club, San Francisco. 

"Hancock's support of civil law made a crime by Garfield". James A. 

Garfield vs. Winfield of S. Hancock, Major-General in command of 

Louisiana and Texas. Pro Hancock. 2pp. pr. January 17, 1868 

Order to Show Cause why order of sale of Real Estate should not be 

made in the estate of Antonio Ygnacio Abila, deceased, to be heard 

by Judge Wm. G. Dryden in Los Angeles. 2pp. In English. January 17, 1868 





445 Promissory note signed by Jesus Hernandez 


447 Receipt for goods purchased from H. Newmark & Co. 

448 Letter from J. Lancaster Brent to Ygnacio del Valle 

449 Bill for board and tuition for Magdalena Varela 

450 Bill from Foy & Brother 


452 Funeral notice of Dona Maria de Jesus Lugo de Yorba 


454 Receipt for gold paid by Ygnacio del Valle to Dr. Richard A. Den 


Promissory note signed by Jesus Hernandez for $100.00 borrowed 

from Jose Ygnacio del Valle for four months. 1p. In Spanish. January 21, 1868 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart to Ygnacio del Valle at Camulos 

requesting him to send his carriage to San Buenaventura to transport 

Ulpiano, Blanca, Feliciano and a little Indian girl to his ranch 

because of heavy rains. 2pp. In Spanish. February 2, 1868 

Receipt for $135.74 signed by H. Newmark for goods purchased by 

Ygnacio del Valle from H. Newmark & Co. in Los Angeles. 1p. In 

English. Printed form with handwriting. February 11, 1868 

Letter from J. Lancaster Brent at Baltimore, Maryland to Ygnacio del 

Valle telling of his experiences since the close of the Civil War, 

particularly about his trip to Europe where he visited England, 

France, Italy, Germany, Holland and Belgium. He also tells of the 

economic conditions in the South and of the "miseries" of his 

parents? (relatives?) in Louisiana. The letter is finished on March 

10, 1868. 6pp. Span. February 27, 1868 

Bill for Board and Tuition, $75.00; Washing $12.00 and Books and 

Materials $16.00 for one half session of a school in Los Angeles for 

Magdalena Varela. Receipt for payment signed by Sister 

Scholastica. 1p. In English. March 24, 1868 

Bill for saddle, stirrups, spurs, etc. purchased by 'Ignatia' del Valle 

from Foy & Brother, No. 9, Los Angeles Street. 1p. In English. 

Printed form wtih handwriting. March 26, 1868 


Camulos concerning personal affairs and a visit to the ranch. 2pp. In 

Spanish. April 13, 1868 

Notice of funeral of Dona Maria de Jesus Lugo de Yorba, daughter of 

Felipe Lugo and wife of Trinidad Yorba. 1p. In Spanish. Printed. May 11, 1868 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart to Ygnacio del Valle in which he speaks 

of his sadness in being separated from his daughter, Blanca, and 

hopes she will not forget him. 2pp. In Spanish. May 16, 1868 

Receipt for 10 pesos of gold paid by Ygnacio del Valle to Dr. Richard 

S. Den for medical services at Camulos Rancho. Internal Revenue 

stamp affixed. 1p. In Spanish. May 25, 1868 


at Camulos reporting that he is now back in Los Angeles and that he 

saw J. L. Brent [Joseph Lancaster Brent] in Baltimore. 1p. In 

Spanish. June 8, 1868 


Letter from Polasky & Goodwin to Ygnacio del Valle regarding a 

payment made on his account and expressing the hope that by the 

23rd the Green Back business will be finished. 1p. In English. 

Bill of lading for a number of empty barrels carried aboard the ship 

Perkins from San Francisco to San Buenaventura at the order of 

Ygnacio del Valle and signed for by Sanjurjo Argues Pujol. 1p. In 

June 13, 1868 

457 Bill of lading for barrels carried aboard the ship Perkins 

Spanish. 

Record of the birth of three sons of Higinio and the marriage of 

June 23, 1868 

Record of the birth of 3 of Higinio's sons and the marriage of Bibiana and Juan Bibiana with Juan Cancio on August 4, 1868. Undated and 

458 Cancio 

unsigned. 1p. In Spanish. 


Camulos speaking of the sale of the rancho, of business dealings 

with Jose Ygnacio del Valle and Ygnacio Garcia, and of his daughter 



Blanca. 3pp. In Spanish. 

Letter from Polasky & Goodwin in Los Angeles to Ygnacio del Valle 

stating that Mr. Joy paid them $3,000 on his (del Valle's) account. 



1p. In English. August 14, 1868 






urging him to be in Los Angeles to give testimony in a trial over an 

inheritance. Also give details of the death his little son who died as a 

result of burns suffered when the boy's nightgown caught fire from a 



candle. 2pp. Span. August 18, 1868 

462 Complaint filed by Robert H. Gratz against the heirs of Rancho San Francisco 

463 Grand Jury summons for Ygnacio del Valle 


465 Receipt for Reginaldo del Valle's tuition at the college of St. Vincente de Paula 


467 Electoral ticket for presidential electors for Grant and Colfax 

468 Regular Democratic ticket for Santa Barbara County 

469 Leather bound account book of purchases from Polasky & Goodwin 


471 Receipt from C. Ducommun 

472 Receipt from Polasky & Goodwin signed by A. Sabory 



Complaint filed by Robert H. Gratz against the heirs of Rancho San 

Francisco in Santa Barbara County for a partition of the property 

pursuant to the sale of a portion of the ranch. 9pp. In English. September 1, 1868 

Summons issued to Ygnacio del Valle to serve on the Grand Jury of 

Santa Barbara County signed by Arza Porter, Sheriff and J. D. 

Bartlett, Deputy Sheriff. 1p. In English. Printed form with 

handwriting. September 7, 1868 


concerning the opening of Yndart's new store about November 10 

and his desire to obtain some of the best wine from Camulos. He 

also informs del Valle of the new Federal law on all distilleries, large 

or small. 2pp. Span. September 20, 1868 

Receipt for $125.00 paid for tuition of Reginaldo del Valle at the 

College of San Vincinte de Paula, Los Angeles, signed by Jaime 

More. 1p. In Spanish. September 24, 1868 


referring to the Enclosure of a bill for articles ordered by del Valle 

and to a loan which they have made to Keller and Hansen of $1400 

for 4 months and 1¼ % per month. 1p. Eng. October 6, 1868 

Electoral Ticket for presidential electors for Grant and Colfax and for 

a member of Congress, F. M. Pixley. 1p. In English. Printed. 

Regular Democratic Ticket for Santa Barbara County showing 

Ignacio del Valle as a candidate for Judge of the First Judicial 

November 1868 

District. 1p. In English. Printed. 

Leather bound account book covering the purchases of Ygnacio del 

Valle from Polasky &* Goodwin from February 1868 through July 

1871; acknowledged as paid by note and mortgage dated July 7, 

1871 (see item 1656 below) due July 7, 1873. Account book 

November 1868 

contains approximately 50 pages. Eng. 


Camulos reporting that he has received 800 pesos which, according 

to Sr. Temple, is the residue owed to del Valle. Also conveys family 

1868 1873 

greetings. 1p. In Spanish. April 7, 1869 

Invoice receipted by C. [Charles Louis] Ducommun for merchandise 

purchased by Ygnacio dl Valle including a French Bell for $20.00, 24 

pounds of nails for $6.00, etc. 1p. In Spanish. May 10, 1869 

Invoice receipted by A. Sabory for merchandise purchased by 

Ygnacio del Valle from Polasky & Goodwin including 27 barrels, 1 

machine, 1 press, 6 baskets, etc. 1p. In English. May 10, 1869 


at Camulos concerning business matters, medicines shipped to the 

ranch, trouble with vaqueros over a horse herd at Wilmington, and 

news that Goller, the wagon-maker, would have the carriage for 

Doña Ysabelita ready when del Valle and his wife came to the city. 

1p. Eng. June 15, 1869 

Letter from Polasky & Goodwin to Ygnacio del Valle concerning a 

debt for $100 owed to del Valle by the bearer of the note and 

requesting that he help the man out until crops could be harvested 

and sold and the money paid back. 1p. Span. July 6, 1869 





Invoice for a sewing machine bought from Grover & Baker Co. by Polasky & 

475 Goodwin 

476 Funeral notice of Wm. H. Sparks 


478 Notice from the Office of the Board of Equalization 

479 Invoice from J. Jones & Co. 

480 Bulletin from the Democratic Party listing general election candidates 

481 Letter from Andres Pico to Pio Pico 


Receipt for Reginaldo de Valle's room board and tuition at St. Vincent's 

483 College 

484 Invitation to meet Wm. H. Seward with envelope 





489 Receipt for payment on Ygnacio del Valle's account with Polasky & Goodwin 

490 Letter from Polasky & Goodman to Ygnacio del Valle 

491 Announcement of courses of study, tuition, etc. of St. Vincent's College 

Invoice for a sewing machine purchased by Polasky & Goodwin from 

Grover & Baker Co. in San Francisco for $140.00. 1p. In English. 

Printed form with handwriting. July 15, 1869 

Notice of funeral of Wm. H. Sparks of Santa Barbara, California, sent 

by Mrs. Sparks. 1p. In English. Printed. August 1, 1869 


stating that they are sending the photographs from San Francisco. 

1p. In English. August 4, 1869 

Notice from the Office of the Board of Equalization that $222.20 has 

been added to the assessed valuation of the property, making the 

total valuation $2448.20. Presumably the property of Ygnacio del 

Valle. 1p. Eng. pfhw. August 19, 1869 

Invoice for goods purchased by Ygnacio del Valle from J. Jones & 

Co. in Los Angeles; items include mainly foodstuffs. 1p. In Spanish. 

Printed form with handwriting. August 21, 1869 

Bulletin of the Democratic Party listing candidates for a general 

election on September 1, 1869. 1p. In Spanish. Printed. September 1, 1869 

Letter from Andres Pico at Los Angeles to his brother Pio Pico in 

care of Mr. Robinson concerning the letting of contracts for the 

construction of the Pico House at the corner of Plaza and Main 

Streets in Los Angeles. He also reports that his heath is not good. 

2pp. Span. September 7, 1869 


at Camulos concerning an order of wood for 50 barrels of 150 

gallons each for the ranch to be obtained at San Francisco. 2pp. In 

Spanish. September 14, 1869 

Receipt for payment by Ygnacio del Valle of board, room and tuition 

for Reginaldo del Valle at St. Vincent's College in the amount of 

$112.50 plust $13.50 for washing and mending of articles washed. 

1p. In English. Printed. September 19, 1869 

Invitation to meet Wm. H. Seward at the Bella Union Hotel; issued by 

order of the Committee, John G. Downey, Chairman. 1p. In English. 

Printed. September 21, 1869 


informing him that he will take office as Judge in Los Angeles County 

on January 1, 1870 (Sepulveda was elected on October 20, 1869). 

He also mentions having heard from J. Lancaster Brent. 2pp. Span. November 17, 1869 

Letter from Polasky & Goodwin to Ygnacio del Valle saying that 

staves for wine pipes are at San Buenaventura and that a cattle 

buyer is coming to inspect cattle. (Del Valle apparently had 400 to 

500 head for sale at #30 a piece) They also state that Jose Ygnacio 

del Valle has gone in debt "head over ear" in buying horses, wagons, 

mules, etc. 1p. Eng. November 18, 1869 

Letter from Polasky & Goodwin to Ygnacio del Valle reporting that 

the staves have not yet arrived and that they will pay del Valle's 

taxes when they pay theirs. 1p. In English. December 8, 1869 

Letter from Polasky & Goodwin to Ygnacio del Valle reporting that 

they have paid taxes in the amount of $183.60 December 14, 1869 

Receipt for the payment of $144.00 upon the account of Ygnacio del 

Valle signed by Polasky & Goodwin. 1p. In English. December 17, 1869 

Letter from Polasky & Goodwin to Ygnacio del Valle stating that they 

have received $144 from Sr. Loreto on his account; they also state 

that money is scarce and banks are hesitating to make loans. 2pp. 

In Spanish. December 26, 1869 

Announcement by Rev. James McGill, C. M., President, of courses of 

study, tuition and fees, terms, etc. of St. Vincent's College. English 

copy. 1p. Printed. ca. 1870 





Announcement by Rev. James McGill, C. M., President, of courses of 

study, tuition and fees, terms, etc. of St. Vincent's College. Spanish 


492 Announcement of courses of study, tuition, etc. of St. Vincent's College copy. 1p. Printed. ca. 1870 

Announcement of courses of study, tuition, etc, of the School of the Sisters of 

493 Charity 

Announcement of courses of study, tuition, etc., of the School of the Sisters of 

494 Charity 

495 Prospectus of St. Vincent's College 

496 Last Will and Testament of Ygnacio del Valle 

497 Portion of Ygnacio del Valle's last will and testament 

498 Letter from Sister Scholastica to Dona Ysabel del Valle 

499 Account statement from Workman & Bros. 

500 Invoice from J. Jones & Co. 


502 Programme for the Fifth Annual Commencement at St. Vincent's College 

Ticket to the Fifth Annual commencement at St. Vincent's College with 

503 envelope 

504 Receipt from Edwards & Grimes 

505 Sheet of wine labels 


507 Receipt from H. Newmark & Co. 

Announcement by Sister Scholastica Logsdon, Director, of courses 

of study, tuition and fees, terms, etc. of the School of the Sisters of 

Charity at Los Angeles. Printed in both Spanish and English. 2pp. ca. 1870 

Second copy of an announcement by Sister Scholastica Logsdon, 

Director, of courses of study, tuition and fees, terms, etc. for the 

School of the Sisters of Charity at Los Angeles. Printed in both 

Spanish and English. 2pp. ca. 1870 

Prospectus of St. Vincent's College, Los Angeles, California, printed 

in both Spanish and English describing courses offered, terms, fees, 

etc. 2pp. Printed. ca. 1870 

Last Will and Testament (2 copies) of Ygnacio del Valle by which he 

leaves all of his possessions to his wife Doña Ysabel Varela del 

Valle. Witnessed by C. A. Thompson, S. F. /cooper, J. M. Norton, 

Jose Ygnacio del /valle and /anastacio Rubio. 6pp. Span. January 1, 1870 

Portion of the Last Will and Testament of Ygnacio del Valle in his 

own handwriting, This item is similar to items 1928a,b, but this one is 

undated and unsigned. 2pp. In Spanish. January 1, 1870 

Letter from Sister Scholastica at Los Angeles to Dona Ysabel del 

Valle asking her to send over some little trees to be planted in the 

school gardens of the Sisters of Charity School. 2pp. In Spanish. January 26, 1870 

Statement of account of Ygnacio del Valle with Workman & Bros. of 

Los Angeles during the year of 1869 covering the purchase of such 

items as harnesses, saddles, whips, stirrup, etc. 1p. In English. 

Printed form with handwriting. April 18, 1870 

Invoice covering items purchased by Ygnacio del Valle from J. Jones 

& Co. of Los Angeles; mainly foodstuffs. 1p. In Spanish. Printed 

form with handwriting. May 2, 1870 


Camulos acknowledging receipt of wine buy complaining of the 

sweet quality. He states that it will need years of aging before it can 

be sold. Some pencil notes and an "evaluation" of A. V. Adams are 

listed on the inside pages. 3pp. Span. May 12, 1870 

Programme for the Fifth Annual Commencement at St. Vincent's 

College at which Reginaldo del Valle delivered the Valedictory in 

Spanish and O. G. Du Py in English. 1p. In English. Printed. ca. June 1870 

Ticket to Fifth Annual Commencement at St. Vincent's College sent 

to Ygnacio del Valle and family. 1p. In English. Printed. With 

envelope. June 15, 1870 

Receipt for $18 paid by Ygnacio del Valle to Edwards & Grimes of 

San Buenaventura for stoves. 1p. In English. Printed form with 

handwriting. July 11, 1870 

Sheet of labels for wine from Camulos (white with gold lettering) as 

bottled by U. Yndart at Santa Barbara. 8 labels on a 8 + x 11" 

sheet. [Sheet folded in half.] ca. 1871 

Letter from Ulpiano Ybdart at Santa Barbara to Ygnacio del Valle 

concerning $10, 000 which a certain Gaspar will loan to del Valle at 

an interest rate of 1 ¼ % per month; also a long discussion of the 

quality of wines and brandy. 4pp. Span. February 6, 1871 

Receipt for $192.00 signed by H. Newmark acknowledging payment 

in full by Ygnacio del Valle of his account. 1p. In English. Printed 

form with handwriting. February 18, 1871 





Letter from Polasky & Goodwin by Ygnacio Garcia to Ygnacio del 

Valle at Camulos concerning business matters and the weather; 

postscript reporting the arrival of a brother-in-law of del Valle's from 



Mexico. 2pp. In Spanish. 

Letter from Luis Polasky at Los Angeles to Ygnacio del Valle at 

Camulos stating that he has just arrived from San Francisco in the 


509 Letter from Louis Polasky to Ygnacio del Valle 

company of Antonio Coronel. 1p. In Spanish. 

Letter from Polasky & Goodwin to Ygnacio del Valle regarding 

shipment of hoop iron 1 1/2" wide instead of 1 3/4" as ordered; that 

none of the latter is to be had, nor any rain -- only wind. 2p. In 

March 14, 1871 


English. 

Receipt for freight charge paid by Ygnacio del Valle to Goodall & 

April 11, 1871 

511 Receipt from Goodall & Nelson 

Nelson. 1p. In English. Printed form with handwritng. May 5, 1871 


513 Merced Theatre ticket for a complimentary benefit 

$15,000 mortgage on Rancho San Franciso and del Valle's L. A. property on 

514 the Plaza 

515 Promissory note signed by Ygnacio del Valle 


517 Notice that A.G. Anderson has given his rancho to Antonio Barrella 

518 Funeral notice of Don Abel Stearns 

519 Election tickets for senator, state assembly, and sheriff 



522 Last Will and Testament of Ysabel del Valle 

523 Letter from Ulpiano Yndart to "Mi aprecido compadre" 

524 Letter from Thomas R. Bard to Ygnacio del Valle 


regarding the sale of cattle and the location of Mr. McGunzendorfe 

[McGunzendafe or McGunzendofe?]. 2pp. In English. May 12, 1871 

Merced Theatre ticket for a Complimentary Benefit tendered to Miss 

Maggie More. Admission $1.00. 1p. In English. Printed. June 8, 1871 

Mortgage in the sum of $15,000 made out by Ygnacio del Valle in 

favor of Polasky & Goodwin upon Rancho San Francisco and del 

Valle's property in Los Angeles on the Plaza due on July 1, 1873. 

4pp. Eng. Pfhw. July 7, 1871 

Promissory note secured by the mortgage on Rancho San Francisco 

(see item 1656) in the sum of $15,000 signed by Ygnacio del Valle 

and witnessed by J. H. Landers. 1p. In English. July 7, 1871 


concerning various aspects of the wine-making business such as 

shipping, prices, quality, bottling, etc. 4pp. In Spanish. July 10, 1871 

Notice by A. G. Anderson that he has placed his rancho together 

with everything on it in the possession of Antonio Barrella. 1p. In 

English September 27, 1871 

Notice of funeral of Don Abel Stearns sent by his wife Doña Arcadia 

Bandini de Stearns, in-laws J. B. Winston, C. R. Johnson and P. C. 

Carillo, and several friends including Alfredo Robinson, Pio and 

Andres Pico, Agustin Olvera, Felipe Lugo and Chas. H. Forbes. 1p. 

Span. Prin. October 27, 1871 

Two copies of an election ticket on which Asa Ellis is listed for State 

Senator; W. H. Workman and J. W. Venable, Assembly; Wm. R. 

Rowland for Sheriff, etc. 1p. In English. Printed. ca. November 1871 


concerning payment of a fee. 1p. In Spanish. November 23, 1871 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart to Ygnacio del Valle concerning business 

matters and dealings with Polasky & Goodwin. 2pp. In Spanish. January 4, 1872 

Last Will and Testament of Ysabel del Valle by which she leaves all 

of her property to her husband Ygnacio del Valle. Witnessed by 

Ygnacio del Valle, Juventino del Valle and J. W. Horton. 3pp. In 


Letter from Ulpiano Yndart to "Mi apreciado compadre" (the 

godfather of his children, presumably Ygnacio del Valle) regarding 

the shipment of 400 gallons of wine and 20 gallons of cognac. 3pp. 

In Spanish. January 30, 1872 

Letter From Thomas R. Bard at San Buenaventura to Ygnacio del 

Valle at Camulos advising him that he may lease the tract of land 

previously leased to him for one year at $775.00 for one year longer. 

1p. In English. February 1, 1872 





Invoice covering oil, candles and tea purchased from Leon Cerf in 

San Buenaventura by Ygnacio del Valle. Payment made by Polasky 


525 Invoice from Leon Cerf 

& Goodwin. 1p. In English. Printed. 


concerning the above wagon parts and other business matters. 1p. 



In English. 

Invoice covering axles, bolts and other wagon accessories 

purchased from L. Lichtenberger in Los Angeles by Ygnacio del 

Valle. Payment made by Polasky & Goodwin. 1p. In English. 


527 Invoice from L. Lichtenberger 

Printed. 

Agreement whereby the Philadelphia Oil Company through its 

attorney Thomas R. Bard leases to Ygnacio del Balle for the term of 

one year at a rental of $775 a portion of Rancho San Francisco 


528 Agreement for Ygnacio del Valle to lease part of Rancho San Francisco containing 14,5000 acres. 2pp. Eng. Pfhw. 

Bill of Fare served at a dinner at Santa Clara College 

commemorating the birthday of President A. Vars, S. J. of Santa 

March 7, 1872 

529 Bill of fare from celebration at Santa Clara College 

Clara College. See item 0482a. 1p. In English. Printed. 

Programme of Exercises celebrating the birthday of President A. 

March 9, 1872 

Programme for birthday celebration of President A. Varsi, S. J. of Santa Clara Vars, S. J. of Santa Clara College in which Reginaldo del Valle 

530 College 

participated. 2pp. In English. Printed. 

Program from the production of the Merchant of Venice by the Santa 

Clara College Dramatic Society with music provided by the College 

March 9, 1872 

531 Santa Clara College Dramatic Society program from the Merchant of Venice Brass Band. 1p. In English. Printed. 


April 10, 1872 


concerning business and family affairs. 4pp. In Spanish. July 3, 1872 

533 Santa Clara College academic catalogue for 1871-1872 

534 Letter from a member of the firm of Polasky & Goodwin to Mr. A. Harpending 


536 Letter from Reginaldo del Valle to his mother 

537 Letter from Mrs. John G. Downey to Sra. Del Valle 

Programme of the Dramatic Entertainment given by Santa Clara College 

538 Dramatic Society 

539 Statement of Reginaldo del Valle's expenses at Santa Clara College 

540 Funeral notice for Tomasa Pico de Alvarado 

Catalogue of Santa Clara College for the Academic year of 1871-2 

issued prior to the opening of the session beginning August 5, 1872 

giving the courses of study, special instructions, and a list of 

distinguished a students of the previous session. 38pp. Eng. Prin. August 8, 1872 

Letter from a member of the firm of Polasky & Goodwin at Los 

Angeles to Mr. A. Harpending regarding legal difficulties relative to 

the non-settlement of a contract covering a certain tract of land. The 

writer states that "while it may be legal and correct, it looks to me like 

sharp practice." 2pp. Eng. September 21, 1872 

Letter from U. Yndart at Santa Barbara to Ygnacio del Valle 

concerning business affairs and informing del Valle that one of the 

barrels of wine he had sent turned to vinegar, etc. 3pp. In Spanish. October 22, 1872 

Letter from Reginaldo del Valle at Santa Clara College to his mother 

regarding the birth of his new baby brother, sports at school, 

weather, etc. 3pp. In Spanish. October 23, 1872 

Letter from Mrs. John G. Downey to Sra. Del Valle asking her to be 

the godmother of some little children. 2pp. In Spanish. November 8, 1872 

Programme of the "Dramatic Entertainment" given by the Santa Clara 

College Dramatic Society for the benefit of the Literary Society of the 

College, presenting "Manasses" and a farce "Guttle and Gulpit". 

2pp. In English. Printed. November 13, 1872 

Statement covering expenses of Reginaldo del Balle at Santa Clara 

College from August of 1872 to January 5, 1873 in the amount of 

$220.00 and paid by Ygnacio del Valle. 1p. In English. Printed form 

with handwriting. January 30, 1873 

Notice of funeral of Tomasa Pico de Alvarado to be held at the 

residence of Don Pio Pico; sent by children Diego Alvarado, Jesus A. 

de Sepulveda, Estefana A. de Johnson and brothers and sisters 

Concepcion Pico de Carrillo, Maria P. de Ortega, Pio Pico, Ysidora 

P. de Foster and Andres Pico. 1p. Span. Prin. February 20, 1873 





Agreement for Ygnacio del Valle to continue leasing part of Rancho San 

541 Francisco 

542 Receipt from A. Harpending for the Rancho Temescal mortgage recording fee 

543 Letter from Alonso Ridley to Ysabel del Valle, w/envelope 

544 Letter from Alonso Ridley to Ysabel del Valle 

545 Ticket to Grand Concert benefiting the Philhistorian Literary Society 

546 Newspaper clipping: Santa Clara College Commencement 

547 Open letter to the editor of the San Francisco Examiner 

548 Cablegram from Amsterdam to John Forster 

549 Cablegram from Amsterdam to John Forster 


551 Letter from L. Polaski to Ygnacio del Valle 

552 Receipt from Marta Abila de Padilla 

553 List of items delivered to Dona Maria Antonia Yndart 

554 Letter from John G. Downey to Professor Carr 


556 Telegram from Ygnacio Sepulveda to Ygnacio del Valle 

Agreement whereby the Philadelphia Oil Company through its 

attorney Thomas R. Bard continues to lease to Ygnacio del Balle a 

portion of Rancho San Francisco for the increased rental of 

$1050.00 per year. 4pp. Eng. Pfhw. March 7, 1873 

Receipt for payment of recording fee on the mortgage of Rancho 

Temescal from A. Harpending to Ygnacio del Valle in Santa Barbara 

County. 1p. In English. March 8, 1873 

Letter from Alonso Ridley at Vera Cruz to Ysabel del Valle at 

Camulos acknowledging receipt of her letter and one from 

Guadalupe Ridley and saying that he is sending little gifts of silver 

work to the del Valle children. 3pp. Span. With envelope. April 6, 1873 

Letter from Alonso Ridley at Vera Cruz (enclosed with item number 

0816 and 0816a) to Guadalupe Ridley, his daughter, sending his 

regards from Vera Cruz. 2pp. In Spanish. April 6, 1873 

Ticket to Grand Concert benefiting the Philhistorian Literary Society. 

Note on back in Reginaldo del Valle's hand asking for catalogues. 

Printed form with handwriting. May 13, 1873 

Newspaper clipping: Santa Clara College Commencement [see 

#817 for letter] ca. June 1873 

An open letter to the editor of the San Francisco Examiner 

discussing in detail an article published by the "Daily Union" on 

February 27, 1873 in regard to the case of John Forster vs. Pio Pico 

over title to Rancho Santa Margarita which was followed by an article 

printed by the Examiner containing a "most wanton attack upon the 

character of John Forster". 6pp. Eng. ca. June 1873 

Cablegram from Amsterdam to John Forster at London signed 

Jaeger referring to the arrival of Ganahl. 1p. In English. Printed. June 6, 1873 

Cablegram from Amsterdam to John Forster at Longdon signed 

Jaeger referring to the arrival of Ganahl. 1p. In English. Printed. June 6, 1873 


enclosing a clipping from "Alta California" covering the exams, 

awarding of prizes and dgrees etc. at Santa Clara College. 

Compliments Reginaldo on his fine record and prophesies a brilliant 

future for him. 1p. Span. June 7, 1873 

Letter from L. Polaski at Los Angeles, containing a postscript from 

Ygnacio Garcia, to Ygnacio del Valle at Camulos regarding minor 

business matters and family affairs. 1p. In Spanish. June 12, 1873 

Receipt signed by Marta Abila de Padilla for $621.50 paid by 

Ygnacio del Valle; witnessed by Ygnacio Garcia. 1p. In Spanish. July 2, 1873 

List of items delivered to Dna. Maria Antonia Yndart including 

clothing of silk, satin bed clothing and jewelry which may have been 

part of the material left in care of Mrs. del Valle for Blanca Yndart. 

Uns. 1p. In Spanish. July 7, 1873 

Letter from John G. Downey, President, Farmers & Merchants Bank 

of Los Angeles, to Professor Carr of the State University regarding 

the future of Reginaldo del Valle and expressing the wish that they 

assist Reginaldo in arranging for the continuance of his education. 

2pp. Eng. July 21, 1873 

Letter from Polasky & Goodwin at Los Angeles to Ygnaco del Valle 

advising him of the shipment by one of the Owens River Teams of 

some blankets and shoes to him at Lyons Station; they also report 

the approval of his bond covering distilling operations in September. 

2pp. Eng. October 9, 1873 

Telegram from Ygnacio Sepulveda at Los Angeles to Ygnacio del 

Valle announcing his victory in the election for Judge. 1p. In 







reporting Sepulveda's election as District Judge by a majority of 

1500 votes and also conveying regards to the family. 2pp. In 



Spanish. 

Letter from Ygnacio del Valle to Romualdo Pacheco introducing his 

son Reginaldo who is arriving in San Francisco to study law in the 

office of Belknap & Winans and requesting Pacheco to assist him if 


558 Letter from Ygnacio del Valle to Romualdo Pacheco, w/envelope 

he were able. 1p. In Spanish. With envelope. 

Letter from Reginaldo F. del Valle to his father Ygnacio del Valle 

reporting his safe arrival in Los Angeles and his intention to leave on 

the steamer for San Francisco the following morning; Mr. Downey 

had volunteered to give him a letter of introduction to the firm of 


559 Letter from Reginaldo F. del Valle to Ygnacio del Valle 

Belknap & Winans in San Francisco. 2pp. 

Letter from Ygnacio Sepulveda in Los Angeles to Ygnaco del Valle 

stating that he has given a letter of introduction to Judge Robert 

Morrison of San Francisco to Reginaldo whom he feels will benefit 



from meeting Judge Morrison. 2pp. Span. 


concerning the sum of $144.00 which del Valle owes to the Federal 

Agent for the distillation of brandy; also contains family and local 



news. 4pp. In Spanish. 

Letter from Einstein & Bernheim at San Buena Ventura to Ygnacio 

del Valle at Camulos regarding goods ordered; they purchased the 

wool of S. de la Guerra at 10 ½ ¢ per lb; they can offer coffee at 25¢ 

per lb. which is higher than usual but it sells retail at 33 1/3¢ per lb. 

and Mr Bernheim is going to San Francisco to buy a winter stock of 


562 Letter from Einstein & Bernheim to Ygnacio del Valle 

clothing. 2pp. Eng. 

Letter from Reginaldo del Valle at the Gailhard Hotel, San Francisco, 

to Ygnacio del Valle reporting that he has found a position as a 

student lawyer in the office of Winans & Belknap but that it is difficult 

to find a suitable boarding house; discusses personal affairs. 4pp. 


563 Letter from Reginaldo del Valle to Ygnacio del Valle 

Span. November 1, 1873 

564 Letter from Geo.? W. Young to Ygnacio del Valle 

565 Notes on the life of Fr. Francisco de Jesus Sanchez 

566 Ticket to first Invitation Picnic of Occidental Conclave 

567 Letter from Mrs. John G. Downey to Dona Ysabel del Valle 

568 Letter from R.F. del Valle to Winans & Belknap office 

569 Letter from R.F. del Valle to Ygnacio del Valle 

Letter from Geo? W. Young, Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue, to 

Ygnacio del Valle regarding "Form 15" which is to filled out and 

signed and which covers distilling activities. 1p. In English. November 3, 1873 

Some handwritten notes on the life of Fr. Francisco de Jesus 

Sanchez who arrived in San Diego in 1841 and who served at the 

mission at Santa Barbara from 1849 to 1874. 1p. In Spanish. 

Unsigned. ca. 1874 

Ticket to First Invitation Picnic of Occidental Conclave, No. 5 held in 

Oakland given to R. F. del Valle, compliments of Adam Smith and 

Chas. Smith. 1p. Printed. April 14, 1874 

Letter from Mrs. John G. Downey at Los Angeles to Dna. Ysabel del 

Valle at Camulos concerning health of family and other personal 

matters. 3pp. Spanish. May 18, 1874 

Letter from R. F. del Valle from the office of Winans & Belknap in 

San Francisco to his father regarding the trouble Ygnacio will have in 

disposing of the brandy and wines from Camulos in the larger liquor 

stores of the San Francisco through an inability to compete with 

prices of imported liquors. He also mentions the capture of Vasquez, 

a notorious bandit. 4pp. Span. May 21, 1874 

Letter from R. F. del Valle at San Francisco to his father concerning 

personal matters such as money not arriving for room and board; 

also says they took Vasquez by steamer to Monterey where he 

would be tried and that huge crowds of curious sightseers thronged 

to get a look at the bandit and artists came to make pictures of him. 

4pp. Span. May 28, 1874 






informing him that Mr. Glassell is going to commence del Valle's suit 

against Harpending, Peachy, and Shorb on the mortgage and the 



note. 1p. In English. 


regarding the sale of certain property and inquiries made by Yndart 

for the loan of some money to del Valle at 1 1/8 % interest per 

June 11, 1874 


month. 3pp. In Spanish. June 25, 1874 



574 Letter from J. Lancaster Brent to Ygnacio del Valle 


576 Letter from Andres Pico to Pio Pico 

577 Antonio Maria Varela's cattle brand registration 


579 Letter from Ygnacio del Valle to Polasky & Goodwin 


581 Release and satisfaction of judgment signed by Ygnacio del Valle 

582 Letter from Alonzo Ridley to Ysabel del Valle 


concerning a birthday present and a loan which del Valle has 

managed to secure at a low rate of interest. 2pp. In English. July 2, 1874 

Letter from Polasky & Goodwin to Ygnacio del Valle stating that it will 

take $15,000 for del Valle to settle his account. 1p. In English. July 9, 1874 

Letter from J. Lancaster Brent at Ashland, Louisiana to Ygnacio del 

Valle at Camulos telling of the events of his life during the past 13 

years. He describes the operations of his large sugar plantation, 

general conditions in the South after the Civil War, difficulties of 

travel to California, and many other items of interest. he also 

expresses his sadness at no longer being able to write in Spanish 

and at the long separation between himself and his California 

friends. 12pp. Eng. September 14, 1874 


reporting that Mr. J. de B. Shorb has returned from San Francisco 

and that he is prepared to offer $7,500 to settle the Temescal Claim; 

he wishes to know if del Valle will accept the sum. 1p. Eng September 17, 1874 

Letter from Andres Pico at Los Angeles written by F. V. C. de 

Mondran to Pio Pico at San Francisco concerning business 

discussed in a previous letter. Postscript from de Mondran. 1p. In 

Spanish. September 23, 1874 

Registration of cattle brand "S" by Antonio Maria Varela in Los 

Angeles County, recorded by J. W. Gillette. 1p. In English. Printed 

form with handwriting. September 26, 1874 

Letter from Polasky & Goodwin to Ygnacio del Valle stating that Mr. I. 

W. Hellman of the Farmers & Merchants Bank has been instructed 

by the Bank of California to pay $10,000 to del Valle in settlement of 

the claim against Harpending, Peachy and Shorb. 1p. Eng. October 19, 1874 

Letter from Ygnacio del Valle at Camulos to Polasky & Goodwin in 

answer to item 1688, stating that he is unable to accept the offer until 

certain other matters arising from the claim are settled. 2pp. In 



concerning a cargo of wine and a request for a formula for distillation 

of wine. 2pp. In Spanish. October 30, 1874 

A release and satisfaction of judgment signed by Ygnacio del Valle 

for full payment of the mortgage securing the payment of $10,000 by 

A. Harpending; release of another mortgage in return for the 

payment of $2500 by J. de Barth Shorb and the payment of $2985 by 

A. C. Peachy. Certified copy of the original. 4pp. Eng. November 13, 1874 

Letter from Alonzo Ridley at Mexico City to Ysabel del Valle sending 

greetings for the new year to the family and "kisses" to his daughter 

Guadalupe. 1p. In Spanish. December 3, 1874 





583 Our Book Circular, published by Louis Lewin 

Leather bound account book of purchases from and transactions via Polasky 

584 & Goodwin 

585 Ulpiano del Valle's report card from Franciscan College 

586 Picture of Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada, candidate for President of Mexico 

587 Notice of assessment for the widening and improving of Alameda Street 

588 Note from Pio Pico to Dona Ysadora Pico de Forster 

Testimony regarding the arbitration between Thomas, Ygnacio, and Jose 


Testimony of Juan Rodriguez concerning arbitration between Tomas and 



592 Draft of a letter to Einstein & Bernheim 





Our Book Circular, published monthly by Louis Lewin, Bookseller, 

Newsdealer, and Stationer, Temple Block Spring St., Los Angeles 

Ca. Current listing of publishers and their offerings, short columns 

on Literary and Trade Items, Foreign Literary Notes, Newspapers 

and Periodicals, New School-Books, Music Notes. 8pp. pr. August 1875 

Leather-bound account book covering purchases made by Ygnacio 

del Valle from Polasky & Goodwin of Los Angeles from July 7, 1871 

through August 21, 1875; also listed are many other business 

transactions handled by Polasky & Goodwin for del Valle in Los 

Angeles. Approx. 62pp. Eng. August 21, 1875 

Report card of Ulpiano del Valle from Franciscan College at Santa 

Barbara signed by J. M. Romo, President. 1p. In English. Printed 

form with handwriting. October 1, 1875 

Picture of Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada, candidate of "La Ley 

fundamental" for President of Mexico for the term from 1876 to 1880. 

1p. In Spanish. Printed. ca. 1876 

Notice of Assessment for the widening and improving of Alameda 

Street served on R. del Valle in the amount of $123.13 signed by M. 

Kremer, Clerk of the Common Council of the City of Los Angeles. 

2pp. Eng. pfhw. February 8, 1876 

Note from Pio Pico at Los Angeles to his sister Dna. Ysidora Pico de 

Forster asking her to come to the funeral of their brother Andres Pico 

and expressing the great sadness which he has experienced as a 

result of the loss of his brother. 2pp. Span. March 7, 1876 

Testimony regarding the arbitration between Thomas del Valle and 

Ygnacio del Valle under a stipulation to settle certain property rights 

in dispute; involves a tract of land in Santa Barbara County and 

contains the testimony of Tomas del Valle, Jose Ygnacio del Valle 

and Ygnacio del Valle. A separate buy attached testimony of Josefa 

Rodriquez del Valle, wife of Tomas del Valle is also included. 22p. 

Span. March 9, 1876 

Testimony of Juan Rodriquez in connection with the above litigation 

over the property rights of Tomas and Ygnacio del Valle recalling an 

incident occurring in December of 1866, which incident had some 

bearing on the matter in dispute. 7pp. Span. March 11,1876 

Letter from Einstein & Bernheim at San Buenaventura to Ygnacio del 

Valle regarding the price of wool; they are paying 11 cents per 

pound. 1p. In English. April 8, 1876 

Draft of a letter to Einstein & Bernheim dated at Camulos concerning 

payment on wool in which del Valle protests payment of a lower price 

than the 11ó offered by the firm on April 8. 2pp. In Spanish. 

Unsigned. May 3, 1876 


Valle saying that they had made no binding offer because del Valle 

had not answered their letter of April 8th accepting or refusing the 

offer. 2pp. In English. May 4, 1876 


requesting a bottle of medicine which Maria del Valle makes for a Mr. 

G. B. Caswell. 1p. In English. May 11, 1876 

Letter from Reginaldo del Valle at San Francisco to Ygnacio del 

Valle concerning the sale of wool and requesting $40 for necessities. 

1p. In Spanish. May 16, 1876 

Letter from Reginaldo del Valle to Ygnacio del Valle concerning 

personal matters and expressing regret that their friend Polaski is 

sick. 2pp. In Spanish. May 23, 1876 





Letter from Luis Polaski at Los Angeles to Ygnacio del Valle at 

Camulos regarding personal and family matters; says that the 

medicine arrived and was used to goo0d advantage by Sra. Caswell. 

Postscript added by Ygnacio Garcia sending regards to the family. 


597 Letter from Luis Polaski to Ygnacio del Valle 

2pp. Span. 

Letter from D. Pujol at Arroyo Seco to Ygnacio del Valle saying that 

his crop of wheat will be large and requesting del Valle to send half a 

dozen bottles of Mrs. del Valle's cure for dyspepsia by Wells, Fargo 

May 24, 1876 

598 Letter from D. Pujol to Ygnacio del Valle 

Express. 1p. In Spanish. 

Letter from Josefa R. del Valle to her father Ygnacio del Valle from 

Escuela de las Hermanas regarding family matters and a proposed 

May 26, 1876 

599 Letter from Josefa R. del Valle to Ygnacio del Valle 

visit by del Valle to the school. 3pp. In Spanish. 

Programme given by the Franciscan College in which Antonio del 

Valle gives a recitation, sings a song and plays the piano. 1p. In 

May 29, 1876 

600 Programme from the Franciscan College 

English. Printed. 

Letter from Josefa R. del Valle at the Escuela de las Hermanas 

(Sisters School) in Los Angeles to her mother at Camulos concerning 

May 31, 1876 

601 Letter from Josefa R. del Valle to her mother 

school and family matters. 3pp. In Spanish. 

Letter from George W. Young, Collector of Internal Revenue at 

Santa Barbara to Ygnacio del Valle requesting the immediate return 

of the form covering the amount of brandy sold during May. 1p. In 

June 5, 1876 

602 Letter from George W. Young to Ygnacio del Valle 

English. June 11, 1876 

603 Letter from R. F. del Valle to Ygnacio del Valle 


605 Letter from R. F. del Valle to his father 


607 Certificate for one share of stock in the Compania Publicista de La Cronica 

608 Deed from Ygnacio del Valle granting Josefa Rodriguez land in Santa Barbara 

609 Promissory note to A. Packard signed by Ygnacio del Valle 

610 Biographical sketch of Ygnacio del Valle 

611 Translation of Ygnacio del Valle's biographical sketch made by A. Woodward 

612 Letter from Francisco Pico to Ygnacio del Valle 


Letter from R. F. del Valle at San Francisco to his father Ygnacio del 

Valle advising that he will leave San Francisco on the 28th. He also 

talks about studies, the weather, etc. 2pp. In Spanish. June 13, 1876 


concerning his change of residence and personal matters. 2pp. In 

Spanish. June 14, 1876 

Letter from R. F. del Valle to his father concerning a note which is 

due to Sr. Pujol, that he had been to see Sr. Sanjurjo, and that he 

would be leaving on the 28th. 1p. In Spanish. June 23, 1876 

Letter from Einstein & Bernheim to Ygnacio del Valle politely 

requesting payment of his account. 1p. In English. June 27, 1876 

Certificate for one share of stock in the Compañia Publicista de La 

Crónica issued to Reginald F. del Valle for Fifty pesos; signed by A. 

F. Coronel, President and Pastor de Célis, Secretary. 1p. Span. 

pfhw. October 14, 1876 

Deed whereby Ygnacio del Valle grants to Josefa Rodriquez del 

Valle a certain piece of land in the City of Santa Barbara, Block No. 

192 bounded by Ortega Street, Anacapa Street, Dela Guerra Street 

and State Street. 1p. In English. November 13, 1876 

Promissory note for $100 signed by Ygnacio del Valle in favor of A. 

Packard for professional services rendered by Packard in the case of 

Tomas del Valle vs. Ygnacio del Valle. 1p. In Spanish. November 23, 1876 

Brief [auto?]biographical sketch of Ygnacio Ramon de Jesus del 

Valle probably recorded for H. H. Bancroft's Pioneer Index giving 

pertinent details of del Valle's life and family. 2 copies. 4pp. In 

Spanish. Unsigned. December 7, 1876 

Translation of the life sketch of Ygnacio del Valle made by A. 

Woodward. 3pp. In English. Typescript. December 7, 1876 

Letter from Francisco Pico at Los Angeles to Ygnacio del Valle 

concerning the payment of 600 pesos in gold to del Valle's account 

in partial payment of a debt. 1p. In Spanish. December 27, 1876 


sending greetings for the new year and other news of family interest. 

2pp. In Spanish. December 30, 1876 





Pocket pencil notebook used by Reginaldo del Valle in making 

various notiations with regard to land claims, letters to be sent and 


614 Pocket notebook used by Reginaldo del Valle 

other business items. Approx. 20pp. In English. 

Agreement unsigned and undated as to month and day between 

Apolinaria Lorenzana of Santa Barbara and Reginaldo del Valle of 

San Francisco concerning a rancho known as "Jamacha" in San 

ca. 1877 

615 Unsigned agreement between Apolinaria Lorenzana and Reginaldo del Valle Diego County. 3pp. In English. 


telling of the arrival of a small box from Mexico containing artificial 

flowers, that he is sending same to Camulos, that he has had news 

1877? 


of J. L. Brent, etc. 3pp. Span. 

Letter from Daly & Rodgers, dealers in building materials in San 

Buenaventura, to Ygnacio del Valle concerning lumber rates and 


617 Letter from Daly & Rogers to Ygnacio del Valle 

interest on unpaid accounts. 1p. In English. 

Letter from Ygnacio Sepulveda at Santa Barbara regarding business 

matters to Ygnacio del Valle; tells of the abatement of an epidemic; 

that he expects to leave for Los Angeles soon to open court, etc. 




Letter from Ygnacio Sepulveda at Santa Barbara to Ygnacio del 

Valle thanking him for a clipping which he sent and discussing a 



court case to be held in Los Angeles. 2pp. In Spanish. 


advising him that they had received $360 from Pico & Co. and had 

sent same to Einstein & Bernheim less $2.00 for the exchange. 1p. 



In English. 

Newspaper clipping from The Daily Union containing several 

Summons issued by the District Court of the 18th District in San 

Diego County with regard to foreclosure on certain lands. 2pp. pr, 


621 Newspaper clipping: The Daily Union: several foreclosure summons Eng. 

Letter from Reginaldo del Valle at San Francisco to his mother 


622 Letter from Reginaldo del Valle to his mother 

concerning the law exams which are coming up. 1p. In Spanish. March 15, 1877 

623 Letter from Fr. Jose Romo to Mrs. Del Valle 

624 Letter from John G. Downey to Mrs. Del Valle 

625 Letter from Sister Scholastica Logsdon to Ysabel del Valle 

626 Telegram from Jose G. Estudillo to Mrs. del Valle 

627 Newspaper clipping of successful applicants examined by the Supreme Court 


629 Letter from Jose Estudillo to Dona Ysabel del Valle 

Letter from Fr. Jose Romo of the Franciscan College to Mrs. del 

Valle telling her that he is going to offer prayers on April 9, 10 and 11 

for the success of Reginaldo in taking his exams. 1p. In Spanish. April 4, 1877 

Letter from John G. Downey at Los Angeles to Mrs. del Valle 

concerning the exams which Reginaldo will take and that he has 

written to Chief Justice Wallace asking him to give Reginaldo every 

consideration. 3pp. In English. April 5, 1877 

Letter from Sister Scholastica Logsdon at Los Angeles to Ysabel del 

Valle concerning the reopening of school after the disappearance of 

a small-pox epidemic and thanking her for the dollar which she had 

sent for mass. 2pp. In Spanish. April 6, 1877 

Telegram from Jose G. Estudillo at Sacramento to Mrs. del Valle 

informing her that Reginaldo was admitted to the practice of law by 

the Supreme Court. 1p. In Spanish. April 10, 1877 

Newspaper clipping announcing the successful applicants who were 

examined by the Supreme Court for admission to practice. Among 

the 33 candidates admitted was Reginaldo del Valle sponsored by J. 

P. Hoge and Joseph Winans of San Francisco. 1p. Eng. prin. April 11, 1877 

Letter from Ygnacio Sepulveda to Ygnacio del Valle congratulating 

him on Reginaldo's passing of the exams, which news he received 

from Jose Estudillo. 3pp. In Spanish April 12, 1877 

Letter from Jose Estudillo written from the Treasury Department of 

the State of California to Dna. Ysabel del Valle saying that he had 

just talked to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who had said 

that Reginaldo was very capable. 1p. Span. April 13, 1877 





Letter from Ramona S. de Haley at Los Angeles to her cousin Ysabel 

del Valle offering her congratulations for Reginaldo's having been 


630 Letter from Ramona S. de Haley to Ysabel del Valle 

admitted to the bar. 1p. In Spanish. April 17, 1877 

631 Letter from Reginaldo del Valle to Ysabel del Valle 

632 Invitation to the wedding of Nathalie du Py and Monsieur Constant Mangin 

633 Letter from Ygnacio Garcia to Ysabel del Valle 

634 Letter from Father Pedro Romo to Reginaldo del Valle 

635 Pamphlet: The Peanut, published by Badlam & Winans 

636 Invitation to join the Sociedad Espanola 



639 Bill sent to Ygnacio del Valle by Blanchard & Bradley 

640 Letter from Santa Paula Flour Mills to Ygnacio del Valle 

641 License for Traders & Keepers of Livery Stables issued to Ygnacio del Valle 

642 Invitation to the Sociedad Espanola anniversary dance 

643 Invitation, ticket, and ribbon for the Sociedad Espanola anniversary dance 

644 Graphite sketch by Guentor of a mission or church 

Invitation to the wedding and reception of Annie Polaski and Isaac B. L. 

645 Brandt 

646 Advertisement for the periodical El Joven 

647 Biographical sketch of Father Jose Maria Romo de Jesus 

Program of Premium Distribution at the Sister's School commencement 

648 exercises 

Letter from Reginaldo del Valle at San Francisco to Ysabel del Valle 

discussing the exams and an offer by Mr. Winans to remain in the 

office until he has decided where to practice. 2pp. In Spanish. April 18, 1877 

Invitation to the wedding of Nathalie du Py to Monsieur Constant 

Mangin sent by Dr. and M. Gibelin du Py. 1p. In French. Printed. April 28, 1877 

Letter from Ygnacio Garcia at Los Angeles to Ysabel del Valle 

concerning personal matters. 2pp. In Spanish. May 15, 1877 

Letter from Father Pedro Romo at the Franciscan College at Santa 

Barbara to Reginaldo del Valle at Camulos regarding matters of 

business connected with lands. 2pp. In Spanish. July 30, 1877 

Pamphlet called The Peanut published weekly by Badlam & Winans 

in San Francisco. An "amateur journal" consisting of local news and 

advertisements. September 3, 1877 

Invitation to join the Sociedad Espanola, an organization to preserve 

the heritage and unity of the Spanish speaking people of California 

and to serve as a charitable organization for the needy. 1p. In 

Spanish. Printed October 25, 1877 

Letter from R. F. del Valle in San Francisco to Ygnacio del Valle 

telling of labor troubles, strikes, desertion of the city streets, etc. the 

chief objection being against Chinese labor; the militia is on the alert. 

2pp. In Spanish. November 5, 1877 


Valle concerning the price of beans and corn. 1p. In English. November 15, 1877 

Bill for grinding wheat for $12.00 sent to Ygnacio del Valle by 

Blanchard & Bradley agents for the Santa Paula Flour mills 1p. In 

English. Printed form with handwriting. November 29, 1877 

Letter from Santa Paula Flour Mills to Ygnacio del Valle enclosing a 

bill for grinding wheat. 1p. In English. November 29, 1877 

License for Traders and Keepers of Livery Stables issued to Ygnacio 

del Valle by S. F. Castin, County Auditor of Ventura County; license 

includes the selling of wines and distilled liquors; rate of $1.00 per 

month. 1p. Eng. pfhw. December 1, 1877 

Invitation to attend a dance honoring the first anniversary of the 

Sociedad Espanola on December 29 at Platt's Hall, San Francisco, 

sent by Reginaldo F. del Valle, Andres Mauri and Pedro A. Aguirre. 

1p. In Spanish. Printed. December 14, 1877 

Invitation, ticket of admission and ribbon for the above dance 

celebrating the first anniversary of the Sociedad Espanola. 2pp. In 

Spanish. Printed. December 29, 1877 

Sketch of a mission or church in graphite (pencil) with writing "1878 

or 1879" drawn by Guentor. 1p. 1878 or 1879 

Invitation to Mr. I. W?. Del Valle & family to attend wedding of Annie 

Polaski to Isaac B. L. Brandt. 5 pieces. Hand Written. January 20, 1878 

Advertisement for a periodical El Joven to be printed in Spanish and 

circulated in California; sent by A. Cuyas, Director. 1p. In Spanish. 

Printed. February 14, 1878 

Life sketch of Father Jose Marie Romo de Jesus born in the city of 

Lagos de Moreno in Jalisco in 1825 giving varius details of his life in 

Mexico and California; written at the request of Dna. Ysabel Varela 

del Valle. 2pp. In Spanish. May 20, 1878 

Program of the Distribution of Premiums at the Sister's School in Los 

Angeles at the Commencement exercises. 3pp. In English. Printed. June 14, 1878 





Program of the Exercises of the Fourth Graduating Class of Los 

Angeles High School held in Turnverein Hall; includes a copy of the 


649 Exercise program of the Fourth Graduating Class of Los Angeles High School Class Song. 3pp. In English. Printed. 

Letter from Fr. Jose Romo de Jesus at the Franciscan College to 

Reginaldo del Valle concerning business negotiations with Apolinaria 

June 19, 1878 

650 Letter from Fr. Jose Romo de Jesus to Reginaldo del Valle 

Lorenzana. 1p. In Spanish. 


concerning the distilling of brandy, stills, and permits for Camulos 

June 24, 1878 


Ranch. 2pp. In Spanish. 

Letter from Reginaldo F. del Valle written at his law office at 38 

Temple Block, Los Angeles, to Ygnacio del Valle concerning minor 

August 19, 1878 

652 Letter from Reginaldo F. del Valle to Ygnacio del Valle 

business matters, sale of stock, etc. 1p. In Spanish. August 21, 1878 


654 Invitation to the funeral of Pedro Antonio Avila 

Copy of a letter from L. & J. made by Reginaldo del Valle and sent to Ygnacio 


Copy of a letter from L. & J. made by Reginaldo del Valle and sent to Ygnacio 



658 Invitation to the funeral of Frederick Alexander McDougall 

659 Telegram from Bowls E. Taney to Reginaldo del Valle 

660 Letter from J. M. Soto to Ygnacio del Valle 

661 Letter from Ygnacio del Valle to Reginaldo 

662 Letter from Ygnacio del Valle to Reginaldo del Valle 

663 Letter from Ygnacio del Valle to Reginaldo del Valle 

664 Democratic Party election ticket 


concerning a matter of finance which is difficult to explain; asks 

Ygnacio's help in untangling the situation. 2pp. In Spanish. August 26, 1878 

Invitation to attend funeral of Pedro Antonio Avila, husband of Maria 

Ballesteros de Avila, who died at the age of 56; he was a cousin of 

Antonio Ygnacio Sepulveda, Antonio Maria Varela, Tomas Sanchez 

and Andronico Sepulveda. 1p. Span. August 31, 1878 

Copy of a letter from L. & J. a business firm in Los Angeles, made by 

Reginaldo del Valle and sent to Ygnacio del Valle, concerning a 

shipment of bad wine, 900 gallons of Oporto, spoiled because the 

liquor had been shipped in barrels which had formerly contained 

whiskey or other wines. 2pp. Span. September 10, 1878 

Copy of a letter from L. & J. a business firm in Los Angeles, made by 

Reginaldo del Valle and sent to Ygnacio del Valle, concerning a 

shipment of bad wine, 900 gallons of Oporto, spoiled because the 

liquor had been shipped in barrels which had formerly contained 

whiskey or other wines. With envelope. 2pp. Span. September 12, 1878 

Letter from R. F. del Valle to Ygnacio del Valle advising that he paid 

Miguel Perez the sum of $50 and discussing other business matters. 

1p. In Spanish. September 25, 1878 

Invitation to attend funeral of Frederick Alexander McDougall, a 

native of Scotland, at the family residence at San Pedro Street. 2p. 

In English. Printed. November 16, 1878 

Telegram from Bowls E. Taney to Reginaldo del Valle giving a few of 

the election returns from Anaheim and containing the question "How 

is New York?" 1p. In English. ca. 1879 

Letter from J. M. Soto, dealer in Real Estate, Grain and Wool, 

offering his sympathy to Ygnacio del Valle because of his recent 

accident. 1p. In Spanish. May 12, 1879 

Letter from Ygnacio del Valle to Reginaldo telling him of some 

business matters but containing a postscript written by Josefa del 

Valle saying that each day her father is getting worse. 1p. In 

Spanish. May 17, 1879 

Letter from Ygnacio del Valle to Reginaldo concerning business 

affairs with Mr. Newhall; also discusses such matters as corks for 

wine bottles, shipments, etc. 2pp. In Spanish. July 11, 1879 

Letter from Ygnacio del Valle to Reginaldo about the price of wine, 

then selling at 50ó per gallon; that the probable reason for the olives 

spoiling was lack of sufficient water and salt. 2pp. In Spanish. July 26, 1879 

Election ticket of the Democratic Party in 1879; Hugh J. Glenn for 

Governor; Levi Chase, Lt. Gov. R. F. del Valle as Member of 

Assembly; Wm. R. Rowland, Sheriff; Ygnacio Sepulveda, Superior 

Judge. 1p. In English. Printed. November 1879 





First Supervisorial Election Ticket for Regular Farmers and Workingmen's 

665 Party 

666 Republican Party election ticket for the First Supervisor District 

667 Republican Party election ticket for the First Supervisor District 

668 Assessment list of Ygnacio del Valle's estate 

669 Card for recording 1880 electoral votes 

670 Holiday Card 

671 Railroad Pass- South Pacific Railroad 

672 Letter from D. V. C. de Mondran to Ygnacio Sepulveda 

673 Tentative list of rules for school inspector by D. V. C. Mondran 

Petition drawn up by a Citizen's Committee with signatures of prominent 

674 citizens 

675 Letter from S. H. Mott to Hon. J. P. West, Hon. Green, and Hon. del Valle 

676 Letter from John G. Downey to Reginaldo del Valle 

677 Letter from S. H. Mott to R.F. del Valle 

678 Certification concerning land for a State Normal School 

678 Letter from L.A. School Board to R.F. del Valle 

678 Letter from W.H. Workman to R. F. del Valle 

Election ticket for the Regular Farmers and Workingmen's Party for 

the First Supervisorial District in the election of 1879; Wm. F. White 

for Governor; W. R. Andrus, Lt. Gov. 1p. In English. Printed. November 1879 

[Copy of #465 C] Election ticket of the Republican Party for the First 

Supervisor District in 1879; George C. Perkins for Governor; John 

Mansfield, Lt. Gov; Romualdo Pacheco, rep. to Congress; Lewis 

Wolfskill, County Auditor. 1p. Eng. prin. November, 1879 

Election ticket of the Republican Party for the First Supervisor 

District in 1879; George C. Perkins for Governor; John Mansfield, Lt. 

Gov; Romualdo Pacheco, rep. to Congress; Lewis Wolfskill, County 

Auditor. 1p. Eng. prin. November, 1879 

Assessment list of the Estate of Ygnacio del Valle for the year 1880 

giving a list of real and personal property contained in the estate. 

2pp. In English. 1880 

Program for recording electoral vote of 1880 (W. S. Hancock v. 

James A. Garfield) and which has a record of past electoral voting . 

Printed. 1880 

Holiday card wtih "Compliments of the Season 1880" written on the 

front. Unsigned. 1p. Printed. 1880 

Southern Pacific Railroad pass, issued to Ygnacio del Valle in 1880. 

1p. In English. Printed. 1880 

Letter from D. V. C. de Mondran at La Purnte to Ygnacio Sepulveda 

asking him to contact Reginaldo del Valle regarding school rules for 

the Appointment of school inspector. 1p. In Spanish.. January 5, 1880 

Tentative list of rules for school inspector drawn up by D. V. C. de 

Mondran giving duties, salary, etc. 1p. In Spanish. January 5, 1880 

Petition drawn up by a Citizens Committee of Los Angeles to be 

presented to their representative in the assembly regarding taxation, 

water laws, corporations, etc. signed by 100 prominent residents of 

Los Angeles. 4pp. In English. January 29, 1880 

Letter from S. H. Mott, Secretary of the above Committee, to Hon. J. 

P. West, Hon. Green, Hon. del Valle at Sacramento enclosing the 

resolutions adopted by the Committee and asking them for their 

consideration. 2pp. In English. January 31, 1880 

Letter from John G. Downey at Los Angeles to Reginaldo del Valle in 

Sacramento regarding a proposed revenue bill, changes in the State 

Constitution and the possibility of getting a normal school 

established. 3pp. In English. February 22, 1880 

Letter from S. H. Mott at Los Angeles to R. F. del Valle in 

Sacramento thanking him for his interest in the proposed bill to be 

submitted to the Legislature. 2pp. In English. March 20, 1880 

Certification by W. W. Robinson, city Clerk of Los Angeles, of a 

resolution by the City Council to donate all or part of a 50 acre tract 

for the purposes of a State Normal School. 1p. Eng. March 20, 1880 

Letter from the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles to R. F. 

del Valle containing a resolution that the Board of Education will 

allow the State Normal School the use of such rooms in the High 

School Building which will be necessary until a Branch Normal 

School can be constructed provided the state will provide $50,000 

for the construction of such building. 1p. Eng. March 20, 1880 

Letter from W. H. Workman at Los Angeles to R. F. del Valle stating 

that he will donate ten acres of land in Boyle Heights for a Normal 

School site. 2pp. In Englsh. This item is glued to 1949b and 1949 c. March 22, 1880 





Certified copy of an L.A. City Counsel to donate land for a State Normal 

679 School 

680 Western Union telegraph from Juventina del Valle to R. F. del Valle 

681 Letter from Romualdo Pacheco to Reginaldo del Valle 

682 Letter from Ygnacio Sepulveda to Ysabel del Valle 

Newspaper clippings about the death of Ygnacio del Valle. Part of a letter to 

683 Ysabella del Valle 

684 Letter from Charles Fernald to Ysabel del Valle 

685 Ventura Superior Court notice concerning Ygnacio del Valle's will 

686 Semi-annual Report from St. Vincent's College on Ulpiano del Valle 

687 Letter from John Forster to his son 

688 List of articles sent to Ulpiano Yndart 

689 Notice from the Department of Interior, Census Office, to Ysabel del Valle 

690 Postal card from R.F. del Valle to his mother 

691 Prayer request for the late Concepcion L. Palomares 

692 List of the First Division, presumably at St. Vincent's College 

693 Letter from Ulpiano del Valle to his brother 

694 Menu from the wedding of Gussie and Jacques Blum, printed on satin 

695 Funeral Notice of Claudina Rimpau 

696 Popular song sent to Miss Guadalupe Soto from Mary C. Cruz Real 

Certified copy of a resolution of the city Council of Los Angeles to 

donate ten acres of the fifty-acre tract known as the R. R. Workshop 

Tract for the location of a State Normal School. Signed by W. W. 

Robinson, Clerk of the Council. 1p. Eng. March 22, 1880 

Western Union Telegraph from Juventina del Valle at Newhall, Ca. to 

R. F. del Valle, at Sacramento, telling Reginaldo to come home 

quickly because his father is very ill. 1pp. In Spanish. March 29, 1880 

Letter from Romualdo Pacheco from the House of Representatives in 

Washington, D.C. to Reginaldo del Valle at Sacramento offering his 

sympathy upon receipt of the news of the death of Ygnacio del Valle. 

1p. In Spanish. April 7, 1880 

Letter from Ygnacio Sepulveda to Ysabel del Valle regarding several 

newspaper clippings reporting the death of Ygnacio, which he has 

enclosed, and that he has written to Bancroft as he believes del 

Valle will probably be immortalized in his book on the History of 

California. 1p. Span. April 10, 1880 

7 newspaper obituaries on Ygnacio Ramon de Jesus del Valle 

(father of Reginaldo) cut and pasted on lined rag paper. In Spanish 

and English. April 10, 1880 

Letter of sympathy from Charles Fernald of Santa Barbara to Ysabel 

del Valle. 2pp. In English. April 12, 1880 

Notice by Superior Court of Ventura, California of the proving of the 

will of Ygnacio del Valle and for hearing for the application of Ysabel 

del Valle for the issuance to her of Letters testamentary when and 

where any person interested may appear and contest the same. pr. May 28, 1880 

Semi-Annual Report from St. Vincent's College on the studies and 

conduct of Ulpiano del Valle; classes include Christian Doctrine, 

Arithmetic, Geography, English, Elecution, Spanish and French. 1p. 

In English. May 31, 1880 

Letter from John Forster at San Diego to his son assuring him that 

the railroad from Needles to San Diego is to become a reality; 

discusses various railroad problems. 2pp. In English. October 7, 1880 

A list of articles sent to Ulpiano Yndart, written in pencil probably by 

Ysabel del Valle. 1p. In Spanish. February 20, 1881 

Notice from the Department of Interior, Census Office, to Ysabel del 

Valle to fill out and return an enclosed form concerning Breweries 

and Distilleries by May 1. 1p. In English. Printed form with 

handwriting. March 19, 1881 

Postal Card from R. F. del Valle in Los Angeles to his mother 

advising that the wedding of Albert Rimpau and Miss Woodworth 

was taking place that day. 1p. In Spanish. April 25, 1881 

Request for prayers for Concepcion L. Palomares who died April 18, 

1881 at Pomona; sent by Francisco Palomares and Tomas 

Palomares. 1p. In Spanish. Printed. April 25, 1881 

List of the First Division presumably at St. Vincent's College as it 

includes the name of Ulpiano del Valle. August 1881 

Letter from Ulpiano del Valle at Santa Clara College to his brother 

(probably Reginaldo) giving an account of his activities, asking for 

some money and sending good wishes. 4pp. In Spanish. November 13, 1881 

Menu printed on white satin which was used at the wedding feast 

given by Isador Polanski in 1881 for his sister Gussie and Jacques 

Blum. In English and French. December 27, 1881 

Funeral notice reporting the death of Claudina Rimpau, age 21, sent 

by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Rimpau at Anaheim. 1p. In 

English. Printed. January 18, 1882 

Popular song sent to Miss Guadalupe Soto, Chino Ranch, San 

Bernardino Co., from Mary C. Cruz Real. 2pp. In Spanish. March 3, 1882 





Deed for Main St. property, L. A., from Ephraim and Aranstina Greenbaum to 

697 John F. Holdbrook et. al. 

Deed to property near Franklin St. from Henry and Ina Peterson to Leslie F. 

698 Gay 

699 Program of the second annual reunion of Santa Clara College Alumni 

700 Program to the 31st annual commencement, Santa Clara College 

701 Letter from Ulpiano Yndart to Ysabel del Valle 

Decree of Final Settlement and Distribution concerning Agnes Peterson's 

702 estate 

Deed to property in the City of Los Angeles from Leslie F. Gay to Andrew 

703 Glassell 

Deed to property on First Street from R. M. and J. P. Widney to John F. 

704 Forster 

705 Letter from Ygnacio Sepulveda to Ysabel del Valle 

Telegram sent by C. J. Prudhomme to Ysabel del Valle c/o Judge Ygnacio 

706 Sepulveda 

707 Agreement between Louis Lichtenberger and J. F. Forster 

708 Program of the play "The City" given by Leonard Grover's Comedy Co. 

709 Deed to property on Franklin St. from Andrew Glassell to John F. Forster 

710 Receipt for $100 paid by T. E. Rowan on the Greenbaum lot 

Opinion on Eagle Armory & Building Association's abstract of title to the 

711 Greenbaum property 

712 Dance program for a ball given by Ora N. Kent 

713 Notice of payment due to B. F. French, contractor, by John F. Forster 

714 Dance program for a dance given by Los Angeles Lodge of A.O.U.W. 

Deed to property on Main Street in Los Angeles from Ephraim 

Greenbaum and Aranstina Greenbaum to John F. Holdbrook, Cyrus 

Willard, et. al. 4pp. In English. Printed form with handwriting. March 31, 1882 

Deed to property near Franklin Street in Los Angeles from Henry F. 

Peterson and Ina L. Peterson, residents of Oakland, to Leslie F. Gay 

of Los Angeles in consideration of the sum of $2500. 4pp. Eng. 

pfhw. April 15, 1882 

Program of the second annual reunion of the Alumni of Santa Clara 

College featuring an address by R. F. del Valle on "The American 

Citizen." 3pp. In English printed. May 11, 1882 

Program of 31st annual commencement, Santa Clara College. 

Printed. June 5, 1882 

Letter from Ulpiano Yndart at Santa Barbara to Ysabel del Valle 

concerning his election as County Treasurer and asking her support. 

2pp. In Spanish. October 3, 1882 

Decree of Final Settlement and Distribution in the Estate of Agnes 

Peterson including the distribution of property located on Franklin St. 

in Los Angeles to Henry B. Peterson and Ina L. Peterson. (see item 

number 1960) 5pp. In English. December 8, 1882 

Deed to property in the City of Los Angeles from Leslie F. Gay to 

Andrew Glassell in consideration of the sum of $4500.00. 4pp. In 

English. December 8, 1882 

Deed to property on First Street between Main and Spring Streets 

from R. M. Widney and J. P. Widney to John F. Forster for the sum 

of $9,450.00. 4pp. In English. Printed form with handwriting. January 8, 1883 

Letter from Ygnacio Sepulveda to Ysabel del Valle enclosing a 

rosary which he obtained at the Sanctuary of Guadalupe and which 

is 210 years of age. 1p. Span. (Rosary beads are of wood except for 

a large blue glass bead at bottom). January 17, 1883 

Telegram sent by C. J. Prudhomme at Mojave, Calif. to Ysabel del 

Valle in care of Judge Ygnacio Sepulveda saying "Josefita answers 

that they arrived safely". 1p. In Spanish. January 20, 1883 

Agreement between Louis Lichtenberger and J. F. Forster for the 

erection of a wall dividing two adjoining lots owned by the parties on 

First Street between Main and Spring. 4pp. In English. February 10, 1883 

Program of a play "The City" given by Leonard Grover's Comedy Co. 

in Los Angeles. 1p. In English. Printed. February 26, 1883 

Deed to property on Franklin Street in Los Angeles from Andrew 

Glassell to John F. Forster in consideration of the sum of $6,750.00. 

4pp. In English. Printed form with handwriting. July 2, 1883 

Receipt for $100.00 paid by T. E. Rowan, agent for John F. Forster, 

on the Greenbaum lot, signed by M. L. Wicks. 1p. In English. July 13, 1883 

Opinion on the abstract of title made by the Eagle Armory and 

Building Association to the Greenbaum property for John F. Forster 

given by Glassell, Smith and Palton, Attorneys at Law. 3pp. In 

English July 24, 1883 

Dance program for a ball given by Ora N. Kent previous to the 

opening of his new store in Newhall. 4pp. Printed. September 10, 1883 

Notice to John F. Forster by B. F. French, Contractor for his building 

on First Street, that the sum of $2200.00 is due on the contract. 1p. 

In English. Printed form with handwriting. October 6, 1883 

Dance Card for dance given by the Los Angeles Lodge of A.O.U.W. 

probably belonging to Josefa del Valle. 1p. Printed. December 7, 1883 





715 Notice of payment due to B. F. French, contractor, by John Forster 

Deed to property on Main St., Los Angeles, from Samuel C. Brown to John F. 

716 Forster 

717 Survey of Rancho Temascal made by Wm. P. Reynolds 

718 Lease and Agreement between John Forster and N. A. Covarrubias 

Notice to John Forster by B. F. French that the sum of $2781.94 is 

due on the contract; receipt for the amount in full signed by Benj. 

Mott & Co. on Dec. 12, 1883 on the reverse side. 1p. In English. December 8, 1883 

Deed to property on Main Street in Los Angeles from Samuel C. 

Brown to John F. Forster for the sum of $4,000.00. 4pp. In English. 

Printed form with handwriting. December 12 1883 

Survey of Rancho Temascal made by Wm. P. Reynolds (pencil 

sketch) 1p. December 18, 1883 

Lease and Agreement between John Forster and N. A. Covarrubias 

for the lease of a livery stable to Covarrubias on First Street, 

between Spring and Main Streets. 5pp. In English. December 19, 1883 

Dance program for the Grand Military Ball given by the members of 

the Eagle Corps. upon the opening of the new armory. 4pp. In 

English. Printed. December 24, 1883 

719 Dance program for the Grand Military Ball given by the Eagle Corps. 

720 Dance program for the "Degree of Honor Social" Dance program of the "Degree of Honor Social". 4pp. Printed. 

A newsprint pamphlet titled "Grover Cleveland: The Open Record of 

an Honest Man". Contains the Democratic National Platform. 


721 Political Pamphlet- "Grover Cleveland: The Open Record of an Honest Man" Fragile, Taped together. 40pp. In English. Printed. 

Program for dance given by the Young Ladies of Los Angeles at 

1884 

722 Program for dance given by the Young Ladies of Los Angeles 

Nadeau Hall. 4pp. Printed. 

Program for annual ball of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Los 


723 Dance program for the Ancient Order of Hibernians annual ball 

Angeles. 4pp. Printed. 

Invitation to the wedding of Miss Chonita Palomares to Edward G. 

March 17, 1884 

724 Invitation to the wedding of Miss Chonita Palomares to Edward G. Avila Avila. Printed 

Trust Deed given by A. F. MacKay to John F. Forster for the sum of 

$8,000.00; Thomas Mott and J. R. Tobersman as sureties. 2pp. In 

April 11, 1884 

725 Trust deed given by A. F. MacKay to John F. Forster 

English. 

Letter from Josefa R. del Valle to her mother Ysabel del Valle telling 

of her safe arrival at the home of Dona Ramona and giving family 

May 25, 1884 

726 Letter from Josefa R. del Valle to Ysabel del Valle 

news. 4pp. In Spanish. 

Letter from J. R. del Valle at Camulos to her mother concerning 

family affairs, Reginaldo's election to Congress, etc. 4pp. In 

June 5, 1884 

727 Letter from J. R. del Valle to her mother 

Spanish. 

Prospectus and Commencement Exercises of St. Catherine's 

Academy at San Bernardino at which Ysabel del Valle played 

June 14, 1884 

728 Prospectus and commencement Exercises of St. Catherine's Academy several musical numbers. 8pp. In English. Printed. 

Popular songs and poem by Santiago (James) Del Valle. 2pp. In 

June 28, 1884 

729 Popular songs and a poem by Santiago (James) del Valle 

Spanish and English. 

Letter written from the Sheriff's Office of Tulare County on behalf of 

the Democracy of Tulare County to R. F. del Valle asking him to 

address the Cleveland and Hendricks Club of Visalia. 2pp. In 

July 5, 1884 

730 Letter written on behalf of the Democracy of Tulare County to R. F. del Valle English. 

Flyer requesting organization in order to collect funds for the 

July 13, 1884 

Flyer requesting funds for the restoration of the Old Mission Church of San restoration of the Old Mission Church of San Carlos, Carmelo Valley 

731 Carlos 

on the centennial of Padre Junipero Serra. Printed. August 24, 1884 

Flyer requesting funds for the restoration of the Old Mission Church of San 

732 Carlos 

733 Pamphlet: "No se Puede Fiar del Partido Republicano" 

Political pamphlet giving "The Open Record of an Honest Man", Grover 

734 Cleveland 

Handbill advertising the Centennial of Padre Junipero Serra and 

restoration of the Old Mission Church of San Carlos; donations are 

solicitated for the completion of the church by August 28, 1884, the 

hundredth anniversary of Serra's death. 1p. Eng. prin. 2 copies. August 28, 1884 

Copy of the pamplet "No se Puede Fiar del Partido Republicano en 

las Actuales Circunstancias" written by Francisco H. Howard. 

Discourse detailing the mistakes and problems of the Republican 

Party from 1869 to 1884. October 13, 1884 

Political pamphlet giving "The Open Record of an Honest Man" 

Grover Cleveland; 38pp. In English. Printed. November 1884 





735 Regular Democratic ticket of the Fourth Supervisor District 

Statement of work done for John F. Forster on the Forster block, L. A., 

736 w/balance due 

737 Announcement of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Sostenes Sepulveda 

738 Marriage announcement of Mercedes Coronel and Orray W. Longden 

739 Invitation to the wedding of Mary Livingston Wyatt and Henry G. Newhall 

740 Bill of sale for merchandise sold to John F. Forster by G. W. Lancaster 

741 Bill from Hotel del Monte to Mr. J. F. Forster and wife 

742 Bill from the Walker House to J. F. Forster and wife 

743 Sunday dinner menu from The Palmer Hotel 

744 Bill from Keefer's Grand Central Hotel to J. F. Forster 

745 Bill from Keefer's Grand Central Hotel to J. F. Forster and wife 

746 Bill from the New Hotel Lafayette to J. F. Forster and wife 

747 Bill from The Arlington Hotel to J. F. Forster 

748 Christmas card to "mi queridita Ascension" signed Alice F. Farrell 

Deed to property in Johnson Tract, L. A., from William J. Handy to John F. 

749 Forster 

750 Letter from A. M. Lawrence to R. F. del Valle 

751 Quit Claim Deed from Andrew Glassell to John F. Forster 

752 Mortgage by Hubert Nadeau on a Franklin St. property 

Deed to portion of Rancho La Puente from Andrew P. Monroe to John F. 

753 Forster 

754 Memorandum of Agreement between Andrew P. Monroe and John F. Forster 

Regular Democratic Ticket of the Fourth Supervisor District including 

the name of R. F. del Valle, Member of Congress, and the name of J. 

R. del Valle, written in for Constable. 1p. In English. Printed. November 1884 

Statement of work done for John F. Forster on the Forster Block in 

Los Angeles for a total sum of $19,185.25 of which there is a 

balance due of $4,675.25; receipt of payment in full signed by A. F. 

Mackay. 1p. In English. November 21, 1884 

Announcement of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Sostenes Sepulveda 

in Monterey, California. 1p. In English. Printed. November 26, 1884 

Marriage announcement of Mercedes Coronel and Orray W. 

Longden. pr. 2p. In English. February 11, 1885 

Invitation to wedding of Mary Livingston Wyatt and Henry G. Newhall 

in San Francisco. 2 copies. In English. Printed. April 15, 1885 

Bill of sale for some windows and flooring sold to John F. Forster by 

G. W. Lancaster. 1p. In English. Handwritten April 20, 1885 

Hotel bill from Hotel del Monte in Monterey to MR. J. G. Forster & 

Wife; 4 days with meals $25.75. 1p. In English. Printed form with 

handwriting. October 5, 1885 

Hotel bill from the Walker House in Salt Lake City to J. F. Forster & 

Wife; $5.00. 1p. In English. Printed form with handwriting. October 10,1885 

Menu from The Palmer Hotel in Chicago for Sunday dinner. 

Decorated. 1p. In English. Printed. October 18, 1885 

Bill from Keefer's Grand Central Hotel in New York to J. F. Forster; 1 

week room, board and misc.; $76.34. 1p. In English. Printed form 

with handwriting. October 28, 1885 

Bill from Keefer's Grand Central Hotel to J. F. Forster & Wife in the 

amount of $127.59 (includes previous bill for $76.34). 1p. In English. 

Printed form with handwriting. November 2, 1885 

Bill in the form of a card from the Hotel Lafayete in Philadelphia to J. 

F. Forster & Wife; $7.00. 1p. In English. Printed form with 

handwriting. November 3, 1885 

Bill from The Arlington Hotel in Washington, D.C. to J. F. Forster; 

total for 4 days $47.50. 1p. In English. Printed form with 

handwriting. November 7, 1885 

"A mi queridita Ascension, wishing her many happy ___(?) of this 

happy Christmas of 1886". Signed Alice F. Farrell. On reverse: 

Printed illustration of winter and spring. 1p. Lang Hw. 1886 

Deed to property in the Johnson Tract in Los Angeles from William J. 

Handy to John F. Forster for the sum of $3,300.00. 4pp. In English. 

Printed form with handwriting. January 13, 1886 

Letter from A. M. Lawrence, Secretary of the Los Angeles Board of 

Trade, to R. F. del Valle, State Senator, enclosing an important 

resolution to be submitted to Governor Stoneman. 2pp. January 26, 1886 

Quit Claim Deed from Andrew Glassell to John F. Forster on a piece 

of property on Fort Street in Los Angeles. 2pp. In English. June 17, 1886 

Mortgage by Hubert Nadeau, mortgageor to John F. Forster, 

mortgagee on a piece of property on Franklin Street in the amount of 

47,250.00. 4pp. In English. Printed form with handwriting. June 19, 1886 

Deed to a portion of Rancho La Puente from Andrew P. Monroe to 

John F. Forster. 4pp. In English. June 21, 1886 

Memorandum o Agreement between Andrew P. Monroe and John F. 

Forster regarding the sale of a cerain piece of land. 1p. In English. June 21, 1886 





Receipt of payment of $2501.65 from Wm. R. Rowland for halfinterest 

in a tract of land. Signed by John F. Forster; witnessed by 


755 Payment receipt from Wm. R. Rowland 

R. F. del Valle. 1p. In English. 

Dance program for the Grand Opening Ball of the Nadeau House; R. 

F. del Valle member of the Floor Committee. 4pp. In English. 

June 21, 1886 

756 Dance program to the Grand Opening Ball of the Nadeau House, w/pencil Printed. 

Notice of the funeral of Major J. F. Guirado Los Angeles. 1p. In 

July 5, 1886 

757 Funeral Notice of Major J. F. Guirado 

English. Printed. 

Newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Evening Express giving a 

lengthy denial that there was any resemblance between the family 

depicted in Helen Hunt Jackson's Ramona and the del Valle family of 

Camulos. According to this article Mrs. Jackson merely used the 

physical description of Camulos Rancho not a description of the del 

July 16, 1886 

758 Newspaper clipping from Los Angeles Evening Express 

Valles. 1p. Eng. Prin. 

Program of a Concert by Senor L. G.[T?] Romero given at Lytton 

August 14, 1886 

759 Program of a concert by Senor L. G. Romero 

Theatre. 1p. In English. Printed. 

Honor Roll card: Y. R. del Valle, distinguished performance in Book- 


760 Honor Roll card: Y. R. del Valle distinguished performance in bookkeeping keeping. Printed form with handwriting. 

Honor Roll card: First Honor, application, I. del Valle Santa Clara 

October 1886 

761 Honor Roll card: First Honor, application , I. del Valle 

College. Printed form with handwriting. 

Honor Rool Card: First honor, Christian Doctrine, I. del Valle, Santa 

November 1886 

762 Honor Roll card: First Honor, Christian doctrine, I. del Valle 

Clara College. Printed form with handwriting. 

Invitation sent to K. D. Wise, M.D. to attend the execution of Albert 

George Baynton on the 12th of November at the County Jail. 1p. 

November 1886 

763 Invitation to attend the execution of Albert George Baynton 

Printed. 

Newspaper clipping from the Paciific Rural Press containing a 

picture and article about Washington Bartlet, the candidate of the 

Democratic Party for Governor to succeed Stoneman. 1p. In English. 


764 Newspaper clipping from the Pacific Rural Press 

Printed. 

Statement of Accounts between L. C. de Martinez et. Al. and John F. 

Forster and W. R. Rowland in reference to the purchase of lands in 


Statement of accounts between L. C. de Martinez, et. al., John F. Forster, and Ranch Puente covering various financial transactions from JUNE 25, 

765 W. R. Rowland 

1886 to Nov. 13, 1886. 4pp. Eng. 

Announcemen of the marriage of Margaret Marks to Simon 


766 Marriage announcement of Margaret Marks to Simon Goldbaum 

Goldbaum. 1p. In English. Printed. 

Invitation to R. F. del Valle from Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Lankershim for a 


767 Dance invitation from Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lankershim w/envelope 

dance. Printed. 

Agreement between Ysabel del Valle, Administrator of the Estate of 

Ygnacio del Valle, deceased, and John F. Forster, for the sale of 

Rancho Temescal to Forster for the sum of $30,000.00. 4pp. In 


768 Agreement between Ysabel del Valle and John F. Forster 

English. Printed form with handwriting. 

An Almanac for the Year of 1887 published by the Seven Barks 

"Medical" Company (Lyman Brown, 54 Warren St. New York City) 

and given out by Del Valle Bros., Camulos, Dealer in General 


769 Lyman Brown's Seven Barks Almanac 

Merchandise. 32pp. In English. Printed. 

Honor Roll card: Y. del Valle, distinguished reading, Santa Clara 

1887 

770 Honor Roll card: Y. del Valle distinguished reading 


Honor Roll card: Y. del Valle, English, distinguished, Santa Clara 

January 1887 

771 Honor Roll card: Y. del Valle, English, distinguished 


Honor Roll card: Y. R. del Valle, penmanship, first honor, Santa 

January 1887 

772 Honor Roll card: Y. R. del Valle, penmanship, first honor 

Clara College. Printed form with handwriting. January 1887 

773 Agreement between John F. Forster and W. R. Rowland 

774 Saint Mark's Church publication covering the Lenten period 

Agreement between John F. Forster and W. R. Rowland concerning 

the purchase of 204 acres of Rancho La Puente; signed by Forster 

and Rowland and witnessed by R. F. del Valle. 2pp. In English. January 31, 1887 

Publication of Saint Mark's Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 

covering the Lenten Period; gives rules for daily life, etc. 4pp. In 

English. Printed. February 23, 1887 





Honor Roll card: I. del Valle, catechism, first honor Santa Clara 


775 Honor Roll card: I. del Valle, catechism, first honor 


Honor Roll Card: I. del Valle, deportment & application testimony, 

April 1887 

776 Honor Roll card: I. del Valle, deportment and application, testimony 

Santa Clara College. Printed form with handwriting. 

Honor Roll Card: Y. del Valle, reading, distinguished, Santa Clara 

April 1887 

777 Honor Roll card: Y. del Valle, reading distinguished 


Announcement of the marriage of Cedelia R. Meeker and Frank H. 

April 1887 

778 Announcement of the marriage of Cedelia R. Meeker and Frank H. Cowell Lowell. 1p. In English. Printed. 

Invitation to the Wednesday and Saturday Evening Hops at Hotel 

June 7, 1887 

779 Invitation to Wednesday and Saturday Evening Hops at Hotel Arcadia Arcadia, Santa Monca; Scot Bros., Proprieters. Printed. 

Program of annual Commencement Exercises of St. Catherine's 

June 25, 1887 

780 Program of the annual Commencement Exercises of St. Catherine's Convent Convent at San Bernardino. 3pp. In English. 

Dance card, First Annual Ball of San Diego Parlor, No 08. Printed 

June 29, 1887 

781 Dance card to First Annual Ball, San Diego Parlor 

form with handwriting. 

Dance card to N. S. G. W. [Native Sons of the Golden West] First 


782 Dance card to First Annual Ball, San Diego Parlor 

Annual Ball, San Diego Parlor, No 108 for Admission Day. September 9, 1887 

Souvenir ribbons from the San Diego Parlor of N.S.G.W.'s celebration of 

783 Admission Day 

784 Marriage announcement of Carmen Ferrer and William Henry Carlson 

785 Sketch of a woman washing clothes in a river 

786 Program for a Reception for Cardinal Gibbons 

787 Book- Charles F. Lummis- 'The Home of Ramona' 

788 Booklet- Lummis, Charles- "The Old Missions" 

789 Booklet- Lummis, Charles- "The Old Missions" 

790 Invitation to the wedding of Carlota Jackson and Emile Quarre 

791 Invitation to the wedding of Carlota Jackson and Mr. Emile Quarre 

Deed to property in San Juan-by-the-Sea from Pacific Land Improvement 

792 Company to John F. Forster 

793 Telegram from Josefa Forster to J. F. Forster c/o R. F. del Valle 

794 Bill for room and board from Hotel del Coronado to J. Forster 

795 Invitation for Miss del Valle to Bachelors' Fancy Dress Ball 

796 Complimentary pass from So. Pacific Co. to Miss Ysabel del Valle 

Program of Literary and Dramatic Entertainment by students of Santa Clara 

797 College 

Souvenir blue and red ribbon given by the San Diego Parlor of the 

Native Sons of the Golden West celebrating Admission Day. 1 each. September 9, 1887 

Announcement of the marriage of Carmen Ferrer and William Henry 

Carlson, San Diego. 1p. In English. Printed. October 3, 1887 

Graphite sketch of a woman washing clothes in a river with a man 

hidden in a tree. Signed Alexander F. Harmer? At Camulos, Ca. 1p. 

MOUNTED USING TAPE; TAPE NEEDS TO B REMOVED October 16, 1887 

Program for a Reception for Cardinal Gibbons; welcome by W. H. 

Workman; address by R. F. del Valle and S. M. White. 1p. In 

English. Printed. October 24, 1887 

Book detailing Camulos and its history as the inspiration for Ramona. 

Illustrated with photographs of Camulos. 27 pp. In English. Printed. 1888 

Booklet with photographs of the Missions. Some of the photos from 

Harmer paintings. 12 pgs. In English. Printed. Bound with yellow 

ribbon. Very worn. 1888 

Booklet with photographs of the Missions. Some of the photos from 

Harmer paintings. 12 pgs. In English. Printed. Bound with pink 

ribbon. 1888 

Invitation to wedding of Carlota Jackson and Emile Quarre at 

Cathedrale San Vibiana. 1p. Printed. January 18, 1888 

Invitation to the wedding of Carlota Jackson to Mr. Emile Quarre. 

Printed. January 18, 1888 

Deed to property in the town of San Juan-by-the-Sea, County of Los 

Angeles, from the Pacific Land Improvement Company to John F. 

Forster for the sum of $800.00. 2pp. In English. Printed form with 

handwriting. July 26, 1888 

Telegram from Josefa Forster at Los Angeles to J. F. Forster c/o R. 

F. del Valle at Sacrameto with message "Will you be home by 

Saturday". 1p. July 29, 1888 

Bill for 2 days room and board at Hotel del Coronado for $22.50 to J. 

Forster. 1p. In English. Printed form with handwriting. November 18, 1888 

Invitation to Miss del Valle to Bachelors' Fancy Dress Ball from E. 

Cawston Hon. Sec., The Ostrich Farm, Norwalk. Printed. December 1888 

Complimentary pass to Miss Ysabel del Valle from So. Pacific Co., to 

be used between Camulos and Los Angeles. Printed form with 

handwriting. December 31, 1888 

Program of Literary and Dramatic Entertainment by the students of 

Santa Clara College; Chairman Ygnacio R. del Valle, Class of '90 

[1890]. 4pp. Printed. November 27, 1889 





Program of Literary and Dramatic Entertainment by students of Santa Clara 

798 College 

799 Various notations about real property in Ygnacio del Valle's estate 

800 Calendar with religious paintings and quotes for each month 

801 Schedule of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. 

802 Agreement between John D. Murphy with John Corbett and John F. Forster 

803 Announcement of the marriage of Susana D. Dominguez to G. del Amo 

Announcement of the birth of Ignacio Sepulveda's and Herlinda del la 

804 Guerra's daughter 

Program to Literary & Dramatic Entertainment Y. R. del Valle, '90, 

Chairman. Includes orations, ode, poem, and a comedy, "The 

Hypocrite Detected". Printed. November 27, 1889 

Twelve penciled sheets contaning various notations regarding the 

real property in the Estate of Ygnacio del Valle apparently copied 

from the Book of deeds; concerns Rancho Temascal, Rancho San 

Francisco, etc. 12pp. In English. ca. 1890 

Calendar. Religious paintings for each month, with religious quote 

from the Bible for each month. Printed. 1890 

Schedule for January, 1890, of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. 

(Compa±ia de Vapores de la Costa del Pacifico) giving ships and 

times of departure from San Pedro to San Francisco, San Diego, etc. 

1p. In Spanish. Printed. January, 1890 

Agreement whereby John D. Murphy and John Corbett agre to sell to 

John F. Forster the mining property located in Trabuco Canyon, 

Orange County known as the Lady Bryant Mining Location. 4pp. In 

English. January 18, 1890 

Announcement of marriage of Susana D. Dominguez to G. del Amo. 

In Spanish. February 15, 1890 

Announcement of the birth of a daughter [Carmen Conception 

Sepulveda] to Ignacio Sepulveda and Herlinda de la Guerra in 

Mexico. May 2, 1890 

805 Announcement of the marriage of Ella Hewitt and Mr. P. W. Bresse Announcement of the marriage of Ella Hewitt and Mr. P. W. Bresee. 

Invitation to Annual Commencement of St. Vincent's College, Los 

May 13, 1890 

806 Invitation to Annual Commencement of St. Vincent's College 

Angeles, Calif. Printed. June 23, 1890 

807 Letter from F. Jos. Soria, S. J., to Senator R. F. del Valle 

808 Telegram from R. F. del Valle to Mrs. Y. del Valle 

809 Telegram from Nate Cohn to R. F. del Valle 

810 Letter from M. Quarre on behalf of Iroquois club to R. F. del Valle 

811 Letter from Ygnacio Sepulveda to Reginaldo del Valle 

812 Letter from Donald Bruce to Senator (del Valle) 

Announcement of the marriage of Hugh W. J. Millings and Margaret E. 

813 Clewley 

814 Announcement of the marriage of Mary Murphy to Henry Ward Wright 

815 Regular Democratic Ticket for the 1890 California election 

816 Newspaper clipping satirizing Reginaldo del Valle's bid for Lt. Governor 

817 Bill from the Southern Pacific Hotel to Mrs. del Valle 

818 Receipt from Wells Fargo Express for goods shipped to San Francisco 

Letter from Fr. Jos. Soria, S. J. written from the Palane Hotel in San 

Francisco to Senator R. F. del Valle in regard to setting a date for the 

marriage of del Valle with Miss Caystile, 2pp. In English. August 21, 1890 

Telegram from R. F. del Vale at San Jose to Mrs. Y. del Valle with 

message "Against my will and protest they compelled me to run". 1p. 

In English. August 21, 1890 

Telegram from Nate Cohn at Visalia to R. F. del Valle offering 

congratulations and success. 1p. August 21, 1890 

Letter from M. Quarré on behalf of the Iroquois Club of Los Angeles 

to R. F. del Valle offering congratulations and support upon his 

nomination as the Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor following 

that of Mayor Pond for Governor. 2pp. Eng. August 24, 1890 

Letter from Ygnacio Sepulveda in Mexico City to Reginaldo del Valle 

offering his congratulations upon hearing of del Valle's marriage on 

the 2nd (to Mrs. Helen Caystile) and also wishing him success in the 

election. 1p. In English. September 10, 1890 

Letter from Donald Bruce in San Francisco to Senator (del Valle) 

asking for $25.00 for publicity. 1p. In English. October 8, 1890 

Announcement of marriage of Hugh W. J. Millings and Margaret E. 

Clewley. 1p. Printed. October 17, 1890 

Announcement of marriage of Mary Murphy to Henry Ward Wright; 

San Jose. 1p. Printed. October 21, 1890 

Regular Democratic ticket for the election of 1890 in California; 

Edward B. Pond, Governor; R. F. del Valle, Lt. Gov; W. C. 

Hendricks, Sec. of State. 1p. In English. Printed. ca. November 1890 

Newspaper clipping satirizing Reginaldo del Valle's bid for Lt. 

Governor. November 1890 

Bill from the Southern Pacific Hotel in Yuma, Ariz. to Mrs. Del Valle; 

room and board 2 days, $9.00. November 27, 1890 

Receipt given to Mrs. J. F. Forster for $20.00 by Wells Fargo 

Express for goods shipped to San Francisco @ 15 cents per pound. 

1p. Printed form with handwriting. December 4, 1890 





Invitatin to wedding of Frances Gephard to Lt. James J. Meyler at St. 


819 Invitation to the wedding of Frances Gephard to Lt. James J. Meyler 

Paul's Church, Los Angeles. 

Letter from Joseph J. O'Keefe, OSF at Santa Barbara to Ysabel del 

Valle regarding the death of Fr. Jose Maria Romo on December 22, 


820 Letter from Joseph J. O'Keefe, OSF, to Ysabel del Valle 

1889. 2p. In Spanish. 

Receipt for goods shipped by Wells, Fargo & Co. for Mrs. Forster to 

March 17, 1891 

Receipt for goods shipped by Wells, Fargo & Co. from Mrs. Forster to Mrs. A. Mrs. A. G. Sanchez in San Francisco. 1p. Printed form with 

821 G. Sanchez 

handwriting. 

Receipt for goods valued at $30.00 shipped by Wells, Fargo & Co. 

April 29, 1891 

Receipt for goods shipped by Wells, Fargo & Co. from Mrs. Forster to J. D. for Mrs. Forster to J. D. Case in San Francisco; charge of 20ó. 1p. 

822 Case 

Printed form with handwriting. 

Examination of title by the Abstract and Title Insurance Co. of Los 

Angeles on the property known as the Temple Block; made by Frank 

May 20, 1891 

Examination of title by the Abstract and Title Insurance Co. on the Temple A. Gibson, secretary, at the request of G. McFarland, City Attorney of 

823 Block property 

Los Angeles. 8pp. Eng. Type. 

Invitation to wedding of Katie Smyth to J. M. Carson, San Francisco. 

July 29, 1891 

824 Invitation to the wedding of Katie Smyth to J. M. Carson 

1p. Printed. 

Notice of the funeral of Dona Casilda S. de Tapia, mother of 

Bernardo Tapia and sister of Pedro Sepulveda. 1p. In Spanish. 

Printed. 


825 Funeral notice of Dona Casilda S. de Tapia 

This item has no accession number. It is referred to as "T 03" in this 

collection. 

Invtation to Mr. and Mrs. John Forster to join the Los Angeles 

Cotillon Club for the 1891-2 seson; subscription $15.00; sent by 


826 Invitation to Mr. and Mrs. John Forster to join the Los Angeles Cotillon Club Boyle Workman, Secretary. 1p. In English. Printed. December 1891 

Invitation to the marriage of Miss Maria de los Reyes Dominguez to Mr. John Invitation to marriage of Miss Maria de los Reyes Dominguez to Mr. 

827 Fillmore Francis 

John Fillmore Francis. Printed. 

Bill of Sale for various pieces of household furniture sold by Sidney 


828 Bill of sale for furniture sold by Sidney Lacey to John F. Forster 

Lacey to John F. Forster for $150.00. 2pp. In English. 

Invitation to funeral of Mrs. A. M. W. de Temple at La Puente sent to 


829 Invitation to funeral of Mrs. A. M. W. de Temple, with envelope 

John forster. 1p. Printed in English. 

Invitation to funeral of Domingo Garcia, 20 years of age; 2 copies 


830 Invitations to the funeral of Domingo Garcia, with envelope 

handwritten in Spanish. 

Articles of Agreement between John F. Forster and Wm. R. Rowland 

and T. E. Rowan and Frederick Harkness whereby Forster and 

Rowland agree to sell to the latter certain property situated in the 


Articles of agreement between John F. Forster, Wm. R. Rowland, T. E. Rancho La Puente subdivision at the rate of $65.00 per acre. 4pp. 

831 Rowan, Frederick Harkness 

Eng. June 13, 1892 

Announcement of the marriage of Daisy Rose to Mr. James W. Montgomery, Announcement of marriage of Daisy Rose to Mr. James W. 

832 with envelope 

Montgomery. Printed. 

Bill from the Arlington Hotel in Santa Barbara to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. 

Forster 6 + days @ $5.00 per day plus miscellaneous expenses. 1p. 

August 17, 1892 

833 Bill from the Arlington Hotel to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Forster 

In English. 

Bill from the Arlington Hotel in Santa Barbara to Mrs. J. F. Forster; 2 

August 29, 1892 

834 Bill from the Arlington Hotel to Mrs. J. F. Forster 

days @$2.50. 1p. In English. 

Bill from the Arlington Hotel in Santa Barbara to Mr. and Mrs. J. 

F.Forster and Miss del Valle, board and room 2 + days @ $7.50 per 

August 31, 1892 

835 Bill from the Arlington Hotel to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Forster and Miss del Valle day. 1p. In English. 

Newspaper clipping from a New York newspaper. Describes the 

wedding of Maria del Valle, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jose A. del Valle 


Newspaper article about the marriage of Maria del Valle to the Marques de to Jose Antonio Suary Argudin y del Valle, Marques de Casa - 

836 Casa-Argudin 

Argudin. 

Program for the Santa Barbara Flower Festival of 1893 held from 

April 11 to April 14 including a message by Rowland Hazard, 

President of the Flower Festival Association. 6pp. In English. 

January 19 and 20, 1893 

837 Program for the Santa Barbara Flower Festival of 1893 

Printed. February, 1893 





Letter of introduction from John. L. O'Bryan to Hon. F. M. Cockrell, 

Washington D.C. introducing R. F. del Valle and asking him to lend 

"a helping hand" in securing the appointment of del Vale as Minister 


838 Letter from John L. O'Bryan to Hon. F. M. Cockrell introducing R. F. del Valle to the Republic of Mexico. 1p. Eng. 

Invitation to the wedding of Francisca Amelia Wilcox to James 

Calhoun Drake at St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco. 1p. In 


839 Invitation to the wedding of Francisca Amelia Wilcox to James Calhoun Drake English. Printed. 

Invitation and program to Santa Clara College Commencement 

April 26, 1893 

Invitation/Program to Santa Clara College's Commencement, Banquet, and Exercises, Alumni Banquet, and Scientific Entertainment: "Alcohol, 

840 Scientific Entertainment 

An Illustrated Lecture". Printed. 

Invitation to Miss Ysabel del Valle and Friends to attend a barbecue 

on the Rancho "Canada de Los Alisos", at El Toro from Mr. and Mrs. 

June 5, 1893 

Invitation to a barbeque from Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Whiting to meet Mr. and Dwight Whiting to meet Mr. and Mrs. E. Petrie Hoyle. Printed form 

841 Mrs. E. Petrie Hoyle 

with handwriting. June 10, 1893 

842 Schedule of Passenger and Train Service via Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road 

843 Schedule of the Springfield Line of the Boston and Albany Rail Road 

Dance Program for Sixth Annual Ball, Cabrillo Parlor, belonging to Y. S. del 

844 Balle 

845 Program of the Grand Opera House in Chicago 

Guest pass to the University Club in Baltimore, MD issued by Joseph L. Brent 

846 to John Forster 

847 Telegram from Maria de la Guerra Taylor to Juan Forster 

848 Announcement of the marriage of Victoria Estudillo to Oliver J. Mendenhall 

849 

850 Bill from Brown & Ford to Mrs. Forster 

851 Announcement of marriage of Ida Everhardy to John Louis Rimpau 

Program for reception in honor of Rt. Rev. George Montgomery and Rt. Rev. 

852 Francis Mora 

Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Florence Haynes Hardie and Dr. 

853 Walter Lindley 

854 Invitation to the marriage of Maria Ynez Shorb to Dr. Stephen Stuart White 

Announcement of Ygnacia del Valle's membership in the confraternity of the 

855 Holy Agony 

Schedule of Passenger and Train Service via the Baltimore and Ohio 

Rail Road as of June 10, 1893. Trains run between Baltimore and 

Washington, D.C. every 45 minutes. 4pp. Printed. June 10, 1893 

Schedule of the Springfield Line of the Boston and Albany Rail Road; 

fare from Boston to New York, $6.00. 4pp. Printed. June 22, 1893 

Dance program for Sixth Annual Ball, Cabrillo Parlor, No. 114, N. S. 

G. W., belonging to Y. S. del Balle. September 8, 1893 

Program of the Grand Opera House in Chicago then presenting "A 

Trip to Chinatown"; contains miscellaneous advertising. 32pp. In 

English. Printed. October 1, 1893 

Guest Pass to the University club in Baltimore Maryland, issued to 

John Forster by Mr. Joseph L. Brent; signed by H. B. Adams, (per L) 

Secretary 1p. In English. Printed. October 18, 1893 

Telegram sent by Maria de la Guerra Taylor at Ventura to Juan 

Forster, Room 52 Baker Block, Los Angeles with message "When 

will grandmother be buried, at what hour?" Name Dna. Mariquita 

Ortega written in pencil on the back. 1p. Eng. February 10, 1894 

Announcement of the marriage of Victoria Estudillo to Oliver J. 

Mendenhall in Los Angeles. 1p. Printed. February 27, 1894 

Claim of John F. Forster and Marcos A. Forster presented to the U.S. 

Court of Claims for Indian Depredations; describes raiding of Indians 

on horses and cattle during 1866, 1869 and from 1871 to 1873; total 

amount of damages claimed, $95,150.00. 4pp. In English. Typed. March 1, 1894 

Bill from Brown & Ford for one Head Stone at a cost of $27.50 to 

Mrs. Forster. Possibly headstone for John Forster's mother or 

grandmother. See item #845. 1p. In English. Printed form with 

handwriting. March 17, 1894 

Announcement of marriage of Ida Everhardy to John Louis Rimpau, 

Anaheim, Calif. Printed. March 28, 1894 

Program for reception given in honor of rt. Rev. George Montgomery 

and Rt. Rev. Francis Mora, Bishop of Monterey and Los Angeles at 

Haard's pavilion; addresses given by T. E. Rowan, Mayor of Los 

Angeles and R. F. del Valle. 6pp. prin. April 27, 1894 

Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Florence Haynes Hardie to 

Dr. Walter Lindley, Los Angeles. 1p. In English. Printed. July 18, 1894 

Invitation to the marriage of Maria Ynez Shorb to Dr. Stephen Stuart 

White, San Gabriel, Ca. Printed. September 19, 1894 

Announcement of the membership of Ignacia del Valle in the 

confraternity of the Holy Agony, organized by the Sisters of Charity, 

St. Josephs at Emmitsburg, Md. 6pp. In English. Printed. October 29, 1894 





Bill from the Arlington Hotel to Mr. Forster & Wife for $48.25 

representing 8 days board and room @$5.00, wine ($8.15) and 


856 Bill from the Arlington Hotel to Mr. Forster and Wife 

stamps (10 cents) 

Telegram signed A. F. H. [Alexander F. Harmer?] sent to Mrs. J. F. 

Forster from Santa Barbara with message "Eight lb. girl 9:30 am both 


857 Telegram signed A. F. H. sent to Mrs. J. F. Forster 

well". 1p. In English. 

Calendar for the year of 1895 issued by the producers of Maltine 

preparations including Maltine plain, with coca wine, with cod liver 


858 Calendar for 1895 issued by the producers of Maltine 

oil, etc. 5pp. Illustrated and printed in English. 1895 

Announcement of marriage of Miss Lucile A. Mesmer to Mr. Charles L. Announcement of marriage of Miss Lucile A. Mesmer to Mr. Charles 

859 Whipple 

L. Whipple, Los Angeles, Ca. Printed. 

Program for the Santa Barbara Flower Festival of 1895 held from 

April 17 to 19; Richard J. Hall, Pres. And Charles F. Eaton, Vice- 


860 Program of Santa Barbara Flower Festival of 1895 

Pres. 6pp. Printed. 

Deed to property on Hill Street in Los Angeles from Jose G. Estudillo 

to John F. Forster; notarized by H. B. Alexander. 2pp. In English. 


861 Deed to property on Hill Street, L. A., from Jose G. Estudillo to John F. Forster Printed form with handwriting. 

Announcement of the marriage of Herminia de la Guerra to Lewis 

March 25, 1895 

862 Announcement of the marriage of Herminia de la Guerra to Lewis Edward Lee Edward Lee; Santa Barbara. 1p. Printed. 

Unsigned letter to James H. Budd, Governor of California, 

recommending the appointment of Charles F. A. Last as brigadiergeneral 

of the Los Angeles district and citing his qualifications for the 

position. Presumably written by R. F. del Valle. 3 copies/3pp. Eng. 

April 17, 1895 

863 Unsigned letter to James H. Budd, Governor of California 

Type. August 1, 1895 

Invitation from Wm. R. Rowland to J. F. Forster to attend a Bullshead 

864 Breakfast 

865 Receipt from Western Union Telegraph Company to Mrs. J. F. Forster 

Certificate of Appointment of Y. R. del Valle as Customs Inspector for the 

866 District of Los Angeles 

867 Notice and program of the 1896 Santa Barbara Flower Festival 

Agreement Memorandum between Concepcion P. de Abila, et al and H. B. 

868 Abila 

Newspaper clipping from Los Angeles Sunday Times with an article about 

869 Santa Barbara 

Appointment Certificate of Ygnacio R. del Valle as Deputy Collector and 

870 Customs Clerk 

871 Invitation to the wedding of Nancy E. Oden and Reginaldo O. Pryor 

872 Note from Francisco Mora, Bishop of Fieragnoli, to Dona Ysabel del Valle 

873 Announcement of the marriage of Maud Argues to Dr. Irvin N. Frasse 

874 Invitation to marriage of Verna Elizabeth Lantz to Thomas Dillingham Mott, Jr. 

Invitation by Wm. R. Rowland to J. F. Forster to attend a Bullshead 

breakfast at Rowland's home in Puente. 1p. In English. Printed. August 17, 1895 

Receipt from the Western Union Telegraph Company for $20.00 to 

Mrs. J. F. Forster; the amount to be paid to Mary Meyers in San 

Francisco. 1p. Printed. August 28, 1895 

Certificate of Appointment of Y. R. del Valle as Inspector of Customs 

for the District of Los Angeles as confirmed by the Secretary of the 

Treasury of the United States; signed by John T. Gaffey, Collector of 

Customs. 1p. pfhw. October 21, 1895 

Notice and Program of the Santa Barbara Flower Festival to be held 

from April 15 to 17; Dr. Richard J. Hall, Pres. and Mr. Ralph Radcliffe- 

Whitehead, V. P. for the year ending May, 1896. 4pp. Printed. January 15, 1896 

Memorandum of Agreement between Concepcion P. de Abila, 

Cristina Palomares, Francisco J. A. Palomares, and Porfirio 

Palomares, and H. B. Abila in regard to Rancho Monserrate in San 

Diego County held in trust by Abila and the settlement of amounts 

due to the Palomares. 2pp. Eng. Type. March 2, 1896 

Newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Sunday Times containing 

an article by Edward E. Hale describing the area of Santa Barbara 

and giving some of its "history". 1p. Printed. April 5, 1896 

Certificate of Appointment of Ygnacio R. del Valle as Deputy 

Collector and Clerk of Customs in the district of Los Angeles; signed 

by John T. Gaffey, Collector of Customs. 1p. Printed. July 1, 1896 

Invitation to the wedding of Nancy E. Oden and Reginaldo O. Pryor 

at the Catholic Cathedral in Los Angeles. 1p. Printed. August 14, 1896 

Note to Dona Ysabel del Valle accepting an invitation to spend an 

evening at her home; signed by Francsco Mora, Bishop of Fieragnoli. 

1p. In Spanish. August 31, 1896 

Announcement of the marriage of Maud Argues to Dr. Irvin N. 

Frasse; San Jose, California. 1p. Printed. September 8, 1896 

Invitation to marriage of Verna Elizabeth Lantz to Thomas Dillingham 

Mott, Jr., South Bend, Ind. Printed. September 16, 1896 





Announcement of the marriage of Ruby Emma Y. Tilton and Romulo Ygnacio 

875 F. Campton 

876 Telegram signed Belle and Carl to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Forster 

877 Train schedule for Camulos Station 

878 Invitation to open house from Mr. and Mrs. John F. Francis 

879 Invitation to the wedding of Anita del Valle to Philo Bradley Corey 

Banquet menu from Silver Republican Club dinner given to honor Wm. 

880 Jennings Bryan 

881 Receipt from O. W. Hickey to J. F. Forster 

882 Announcement of the marriage of Ysidora Bandini Scott to Dr. Carl Kurtz 

883 Announcement of the marriage of Ysidora Bandini Scott to Dr. Carl Kurtz 

Announcement of the marriage of Francisca Alexander to Doctor Ernest 

884 William Fleming 

885 Invitation to the wedding of Agnes Kavanagh and Mr. E. Dougherty 

886 Promissory note made out to Ramon Yorba by Juan Gallardo 

Copy of a levy of execution of Adelaide Hellman vs. Ysabel and R.F. del Valle 

887 and C. Behrendt 

888 Notice of the death of Mrs. Begar 

Announcement of the marriage of Francisca Dibblee to William Thomas 

889 Summers 

Nomination of Reginaldo del Valle & John McGonigle as National Democratic 

890 Convention Delegates 

Announcement of the marriage of Ruby Emma Y. Tilton and Romulo 

Ygnacio F. Campton; St. Vincent's Church, Los Angeles. 1p. 

Printed. September 26, 1896 

Telegram signed Belle and Carl at Lancaster, Calif. to Mr. and Mrs. 

J. F. Forster at Los Angeles with message "May each year bring you 

more happiness". 1p. In English. September 29, 1896 

Schedule of both passenger and freight trains due at Camulos 

Station heading for Los Angeles and way points and Santa Barbara 

and way points. 1p. printed by hand; on cardboard. ca. 1897 

Invitation to open house sent by Mr. and Mrs. John F. Francis; 

written in ink on a piece of wood. January 2, 1897 

Invitation to the wedding of Anita del Valle to Philo Bradley Corey at 

the First Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles. 1p. Printed. January 16, 1897 

Banquet menu for a dinner given in honor of Wm. Jennings Bryan by 

the Silver Republican Club of Los Angeles at which Bryan gave an 

address on "Bimetalism". Various other speeches were given by 

prominent Silver Republicans. 4pp. prin. July 5, 1897 

Receipt for $20.00 paid by J. F. Forster to O. W. Hickey of St. 

Vincent's College for funeral expenses for Ex.-Gov. Pico. 1p. In 

English. September 19, 1897 

Announcement of the marriage of Ysidora Bandini Scott to Dr. Carl 

Kurtz; Los Angeles. 1p. Printed. 

See also #1730. December 8, 1897 

Announcement of marriage of Ysidora Bandini Scott to Doctor Carl 

Kurtz, Los Angeles, Calif. Printed. 

See also #534. December 8, 1897 

Announcement of the marriage of Francisca Alexander to Doctor 

Ernest William Fleming at Los Angeles. 1p. Printed. February 10, 1898 

Invitation to the wedding of Agnes Kavanagh and Mr. E. Dougherty 

at San Bernardino. 1p. Printed. July 6, 1898 

A promissory note written on paper common to the 1850's by Juan 

Gallardo in which he promises to pay 156 pesos of silver to Ramon 

Yorba. 1p. In Spanish. August 10, 1898 

Copy of a levy of execution of Adelaide Hellman, adm. of the estate 

of Samuel Hellman, deceased, vs. Ysabel and R.F. del Valle and C. 

Behrendt. September 19, 1898 

Notice of the death of Mrs. Begar who died on August 4, 1899. With 

short poem and words of comfort in silver ink. 1p. In English. 

Printed. August 4, 1899 

Announcement of the marriage of Francisca Dibblee to William 

Thomas Summers; Santa Barbara. 1p. Printed. October 12, 1899 

Resolution by Mr. John Girvin nominating Reginaldo Del Valle and 

John McGonigle as Democratic delegates to the National Convention 

of the Democratic Party to be held July 4, 1900. 1p. In English. 

Typed. April 4, 1900 

891 Card promoting Bryan for victory at California Democratic Convention 

Card promoting Bryan for victory at California Democratic 

Convention, June 2, 1900. Sponored by V. J. Rowan, M. E. C. 

Munday, Geo. E. Dickson, John F. Forster. Printed. 

Two social cards (Mrs. John A. Murtagh; Dr. John A. Murtagh) and 

announcement of the wedding of Ramona Yorba and Dr. John A. 

June 2, 1900 

Wedding announcement of Ramona Yorba to Dr. John A. Murtagh w/envelope Murtagh with envelope addressed to Dona Y. del Valle and family. 

892 and cards 

Printed. 

Envelope from Pan American Exposition, 1901 to Mrs. Y. Del Valle. 

Forwarded from Camulos to Los Angeles and sent originally from 


894 Envelope from 1901 Pan American Exposition to Mrs. Y. Del Valle 

Buffalo, New York. Illustrated. 1p. May 5, 1901 





895 Letter from H. B. Abila to W. S. Hall 

896 Announcement of the Birth of Juan Fernando Majin Ernest Forster 

897 Wedding announcement of Hortensia Yorba to Porfirio R. Palomares 

898 History of Sister Mary Scholastica Logsdon 

Newspaper clippings from (Los Angeles?) Times about the relocation of a 

900 tribe to Pala Valley 

901 Calendar Reproduction- Harmer- "A Casual Meeting on 'El Camino Real'" 

893 Calendar Reproduction- Harmer- Fiesta Scene 

899 Calendar Reproduction- Harmer- "The Compadre's New Year's Call" 

902 Biographical sketch of Ysabel Varela del Valle 

Telegrams to Mrs. J. Forster and Family offering sympathy in Mrs. Ysabel del 

903 Valle's death 







Telegrams to del Valle family offering sympathy in Mrs. Ysabel del Valle's 

904 death 


904 death 


904 death 


904 death 


905 death 


905 death 


905 death 

Letter from H. B. Abila to W. S. Hall in Steele City, Nebraska. 

Describes Rancho Vallecitos in Lower California and improvements 

on the land in attempt to sell said rancho. 2 pp. Typed. August 19, 1901 

Announcement of birth of Juan Fernando Majin Ernesto Forster, son 

of Juan F. and Josefa R. Del Valle Forster, at Los Angeles. 2 

copies. 1p each. Printed. November 27, 1901 

Wedding announcement of Hortensia Yorba to Porfirio R. 

Palomares. Printed. December 18, 1901 

History of Sister Mary Scholastica Logsdon, March 2, 1814 to Sept. 

3, 1902. Came to Calif. in 1856; director of school of the Sisters of 

Charity in Los Angeles. 1p. Typed. September 3, 1902 

Two newspaper clippings. One mentions Miss Josefa del Valle's end 

to a visit to her brother. The other is about the relocation of an 

Indian tribe from Agua Caliente, Puerto La Cruz, and Matawguay to 

the Pala Valley. Article is from Times, presumably the Los Angeles 

Times. 2pp. pr. May 14, 1903 

Printed reproduction of Harmer's painting "A Casual Meeting on 'El 

Camino Real'" made for a 1905 calendar. 1p. In English. 1905 

Printed reproduction of Harmer's fiesta scene painting made for a 

1901 calendar. 1p. In English. 1901 

Printed reproduction of Harmer's painting "The Compadre's New 

Year's Call" made for a 1903 calendar. 1p. In English. 1903 

Biographical sketch of Ysabel Varela del Valle (wife of Don Ignacio 

Del Valle and married in 1851) who died March 28, 1905; gives a 

brief description of the del Valle family in Calif.; prepared by the 

Lewis Publishing Company for publication in their history of Los 

Angeles County in 1928. 3pp. typ. March 28, 1905 

Postal Telegraph telegram to Mr. Ulpiano Del Valle of Los Angeles 

from M. A. De Yndart of Santa Barbara. 1p. Span. & Eng. Typed. March 29, 1905 

Western Union Telegram from J. A. Rimpau in Chino to Mrs. Josefa 

Forster in Los Angeles. Expresses symathies concerning "Tia 

Ysabel's" death. 1p. Typed. March 29, 1905 

Western Union Telegram from Mrs. Ben Moraga & Mrs. Ed Tico of 

Ventura to Mrs. John Foster and family in Los Angeles. 1p. Typed. March 29, 1905 

Western Union Telegram from Mrs. N. Davenport in Colton to Mrs. J. 

Foster in Los Angeles. 1p. Typed. March 29, 1905 

Postal Telegraph-Cable--Commercial Cables telegram from A. G. 

Orena in Santa Barbara to Y. R. del Valle in Los Angeles. 1p. 

Typed. March 29, 1905 

Postal Telegraph-Cable Telegram from Mr. & Mrs. C. A. Brant in 

Grand Canyon, AZ to F. R. Del Valle in Los Angeles. 1p. Typed. March 29, 1905 

Postal Telegraph-Cable--Commercial Cables Telegram from Theo. 

Rimpau & family in Anaheim, Ca. to U. R. Del Valle in Los Angeles. 

1p. Typed. March 29, 1905 

Postal Telegraph-Cable--Commercial Cables telegram from Maria A. 

Deorana in Santa Barbara to Mrs. J. F. Forster in Los Angeles. 1p. 

Typed. March 29, 1905 

Western Union telegram from Mrs. Mary Kavanaugh and family in 

San Bernardino to Mrs. John D. Foster and Family in Los Angeles. 

1p. Typed. March 30, 1905 

Western Union telegram from Maria Taylor in Santa Barbara to Mrs. 

John Foster in Los Angeles. 1p. typ. March 30, 1905 

Western Union telegram from Medardo Hortensia in San Francisco 

to Reginaldo F. Del Valle in Los Angeles. 1p. In Spanish and 

English. Typed. March 30, 1905 






905 death 

Notice from Western Union Telegraph Company to J. del V. de Forster 

906 w/envelope 

907 Letter from Joseph S. Glass of St. Vincent's College to Mrs. Forster 

908 Wedding announcement of Laura Lynn Doran to Doctor Edward T. Dillon 

909 Wedding announcement of Edwina Meyer to Alphonso Lorenzo Den 

Wedding announcement of Laura Dolores Maguire to Mr. Theodore Adam 

910 Barth 

911 Holiday and New Year Greetings from Vicar Pedro Verdaguer 

Marriage announcement of Arcadia Viola Provencal and Theodore Cleaver 

912 Kellogg 

913 Correspondence concerning the search for Encarnacion Martinez's heirs 

914 Newspaper clipping from The Arizona Republican about Col. Alonzo Ridley 

915 Cablegram from King Manuel of Portugal to Bishop Trajanopolis 

Postal Telegraph-Cable--Commercial Cables telegram from John 

and Nachita [Nachita del Valle?] in Prescott, AZ to Mrs. J. F. Foster 

in Los Angeles. 1p. In Spanish and English. Typed. March 31, 1905 

Notice from Western Union Telegraph to J. del V. de Forster that 

her dispatch to Maria Echenique in Riverside on 3/30/1905 was 

delivered. w/envelope. 2pp. Printed form with hand writing. March 31, 1905 

Letter to Mrs. Forster from Joseph Glass, the rector of St. Vincent's 

college acknowledging receipt of a baptismal font (probably in 

payment of tuition). Printed form with handwriting. June 22, 1905 

Wedding announcement of Laura Lynn Doran to Doctor Edward T. 

Dillon. Printed. January 29, 1907 

Wedding announcement of Edwina Meyer to Alphonso Lorenzo Den. 

Printed. July 17, 1907 

Wedding announcement of Laura Dolores Maguire to Mr. Theodore 

Adam Barth. 1p. Printed. w/envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Carl 

Cram. August 31, 1907 

Holiday and New Year greetings for Vicar Pedro Verdaguer - 

probably to Reginaldo Del Valle family. Printed. December 22, 1907 

Marriage announcement of Arcadia Vila Provencal to Theodore 

Cleaver Kelogg in Cananea, Mexico. January 27, 1908 

Correspondence with regard to search for the heirs of Encarnacion 

Martinez, wife of John Rowland, carried on between R. F. Del Valle 

and Amado Chavez of Albuquerque, New Mexico for dispostion of 

Rancho del Rio Grande Land Grant in Taos, New Mexico; contains a 

good description of the Rowland family of La Puente. 22pp. typ. 

See also items 2016B-C. September 27, 1908 - January 19, 1910 

Clipping from The Arizona Republican of an article offering a 

biograpjhical sketch of Col. Alonzo Ridley. 1p. Printed. March 26, 1909 

Cablegram received by Bishop Trajanopolis from King Manuel of 

Portugal during his visit with Mrs. Josefa del Valle Forster at her 

home; message in Portuguese reads "Congratulations and wishing 

you a Happy New Year". Portuguese. 1p. January 2, 1910 

Wedding announcement of Rose Labichi to Doctor Harrison Albert 

Putnam. Printed. January 12, 1910 

916 Wedding announcement of Rose Labichi to Doctor Harrison Albert Putnam 

918 Correspondence concerning the search for Encarnacion Martinez's heirs See also item 2016A and 2016B 

Correspondence concerning the search for Encarnacion Martinez's 

heirs 

January 28, 1910-March 24, 1910 

917 Interrogatories Relating to the Search for Encarnacion Martinez's heirs See 2016a and 2016c. 4pp. typ. 

Wedding announcement of Francisca Broderick to Walter Joseph 


919 Wedding announcement of Francisca Broderick to Walter Joseph Schmahl Schmahl. Printed. 

Wedding announcement of Lila St. Clair Ferguson to Leslie Judkins 

May 24, 1910 

920 Wedding announcement of Lila St. Clair Ferguson to Leslie Judkins O'Kelly O'Kelly. Printed. 

Invitation to the Silver Jubilee of Reverend Linn's ordination in New 

June 7, 1910 

921 Invitation to the Silver Jubilee of Rev. Linn's ordination 

Orleans. Printed. 

Wedding invitation of Virginia Gonzalez to Ricardo de Urquiza. 

June 26, 1910 

922 Invitation to the wedding of Virginia Gonzalez and Ricardo de Urquiza Printed. July 9, 1910 

923 Invitation to a party given by the March Hares 

Invitation to a party thrown by the March Hares, possibly an April 

Fools day party. 1p. Printed in blue ink w/rabbit illustrations. 

Appreciation of sympathy card from Camila Bankhardt. Printed form 

March 25, 1905 

924 Appreciation of sympathy card from Camila Bankhardt 

with handwriting. 

Personal death announcement of Senor General Lorenzo Torres. 

May 18, 1912 

925 Death announcement of Senor General Lorenzo Torres 

Sent to Dona Josefa del Valle de Forster. Printed. 

A letter suggesting renewal to a party whose subscription to The 

Philistine has expired. An order form and envelopes are provided. 


926 Letter requesting renewal subscription to The Philistine w/envelopes and form Printed. May 9, 1913 





Letter from Amalia Sepulveda de Villegas at Laredo, Texas to Dona 

Josefa del Valle de Forster expressing her appreciation of Mrs. del 

Valle's letter of condolence following the death of her husband. 2pp. 


927 Letter from Amalia Sepulveda de Villegas to Dona Josefa del Valle de Forster In Spanish. 

Appreciation of sympathy card from Patrick Henry O'Neil to Mrs. 

March 2, 1914 

928 Appreciation of sympathy card from Patrick Henry O'Neil to Mrs. John Forster John Forster. Printed. April 10, 1914 

Mortgage on property of Josefa del Valle de Forster to Security Trust & 

929 Savings Bank 

Mortgage on property of Josefa del Valle de Forster to the Security 

Trust & Savings Bank for the sum of $2,000 for one year at the rate 

of 7%. 4pp. In English. Printed form with typing. August 21, 1914 

930 Colored memento from Pan Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco 

Colored mementos from Pan Pacific International Exposition taking 

place in San Francisco commemorating Panama Canal. Printed. 1915 

Announcement of death of Thomas James Conaly, Bishop of Monterey and Announcement of death of Thomas James Conaly, Bishop of 

931 Los Angeles 

Monterey and Los Angeles. Printed. 

Card requesting prayer for the late Dona Gabina Del Amo, with 

prayers printed after the request. Front and back of card have 


932 Prayer request for the late Dona Gabina Del Amo 

religious images and devotional quips. 4pp. Printed in Spanish. 

Letter from Mary R. Carver to Mrs. [Josefa R.] Forster thanking her 

for the sympathy which she extended during Mrs. Carver's recent 


933 Letter from Mary R. Carver to Mrs. Forster 

bereavement. 2pp. In English. October 24, 1915 

934 Announcement of the death of David Lazo Announcement of the death of David Lazo. Printed. 

Announcement of marriage of Gertrude Workman to Walter 


935 Announcement of marriage of Gertrude Workman to Walter Ferguson Furman Ferguson Furman. Printed. 

Invitation to Carmelita del Valle's graduation from Ramona Convent, 

March 5, 1916 

936 Invitation to Carmelita del Valle's graduation from Ramona Convent 

Shorb, California. Printed. June 27, 1916 

Invitation to consecration of John J. Cantwell, Bishop of Monterey and Los Invitation to consecration of John J. Cantwell, Bishop of Monterey 

937 Angeles 

and Los Angeles. Printed. 

Newspaper clipping from Los Angeles Daily Times containing a 

political cartoon featuring "President del Valle of Public Service 


938 Newspaper clipping of a political cartoon from Los Angeles Daily Times Com." 1p. Printed. 

Notice asking for prayers for Don Pedro Albin who died in San 

Sebastian, Spain, sent by his family from Guaymas, Mexico. 1p. 


939 Prayer request for the late Don Pedro Albin 

Span. Printed. February 4, 1918 

Newspaper clipping: "Mexico May Join America In War On Kaiser Declare Newspaper clipping: "Mexico May Join America In War On Kaiser 

940 Latin Editors" 

Declare Latin Editors" [R.F. del Valle in photo] July 9, 1918 

941 Appreciation of sympathy from J. Wiseman Macdonald Appreciation of sympathy from J. Wiseman Macdonald. Printed. 

Newspaper clipping from an L. A. newspaper containing an obituary 


942 Newspaper clipping: Obituary about Mrs. R. F. del Valle 

about Mrs. R. F. del Valle 

Page from the Catholic Woman's Club Bulletin. Contains news, 

March 13, 1920 

943 Page from the Catholic Woman's Club Bulletin 

event notices, and poetry. Printed. 

Invitation to graduation exercises of the Immaculate Heart College. 

1921 

944 Invitation to Immaculate Heart College graduation exercises 

Printed. 

Letter from Luther Ingersoll (Los Angeles Public Library) to Mrs. 

[Josefa R.] Forster, thanking her for the loan of a photo of her father 

which he had copied into a larger print and had sent to her. Printed 

June 20, 1921 

945 Letter from Luther Ingersoll to Mrs. Forster 

form with handwriting. 

"Historia de Nuestra Sra. de Guadalupe". Story of the life of Saint 

July 28, 1922 

946 "Historia de Nuestra Sra. De Guadalupe" 

Guadalupe. In Spanish. Printed. 

Invitation from Jesuit Fathers of Layola College to groundbreaking 

1925 

947 Invitation to a groundbreaking from the Jesuit Fathers of Loyola College for their new administration building. Printed. 

Invitation to Mrs. Forster to attend the laying of the New St. Vincent's 


948 Invitation to laying of cornerstone of New St. Vincent's Hospital to Mrs. Forster Hospital. 1p. In English. 

Invitation to the laying of the cornerstone of the new St. Vincent's 

March 15, 1926 

Invitation to laying of cornerstone of New St. Vincent's Hospital from 

Hospital from the Daughters of Charity. Contains a list of the 

949 Daughters of Charity 

Honorary and advisory committee's. 2pp. Printed. March 28, 1926 





Letter from John J. Cantwell, Bishop of Los Angeles and San Diego 

to Mrs. Josefa del V. de Foster, thanking her for the donation of oil 

for consecration and wishing her a happy Easter. 1p. Printed form 


950 Letter from John J. Cantwell to Mrs. Josefa del V. de Foster 

with typewriitng. 

Invitation to the Golden Jubilee of the Cathedral of St. Vibiana. 1p. 

March 29, 1926 

951 Invitation to the Golden Jubilee of the Cathedral of St. Vibiana 

Printed. 

Pamphlet announcing the birth and baptism of Carlos Humberto 

Bortoni, son of Vincente H. Bortoni and Maria Elena G. de C. de 

May 23, 1926 

952 Announcement of the birth and baptism of Carlos Humberto Bortoni 

Bortoni. 3pp. Printed in Spanish. Bound with a white ribbon. 

Invitation to the mass commemorating the Golden Jubilee of 


Invitation to mass commemorating Rev. Mother Prioress Mary Baptista's Reverend Mother Prioress Mary Baptista of the Precious Blood. 1p. 

953 Golden Jubilee 

Printed. 

Letter from E. W. Mercum of the Los Angeles Probation Office to R. 

F. del Valle asking del Valle to attend something if he can and telling 

del Valle where he can be reached. 1p. Printed form with 

June 29, 1927 

954 Letter from E.W. Mercum?, Los Angeles Probation Office, to R. F. del Valle handwriting. 

Clipping of the Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem" from the 


955 Newspaper clipping of the Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem" [Los Angeles?] Times. 1p. Printed. December 11, 1928 

956 Misc. newspaper clippings about the life/death of Charles F. Lummis "Always Building" 1p. 1929 

956 Misc. newspaper clippings about the life/death of Charles F. Lummis NO TITLE. 1p. 1929 

956 Misc. newspaper clippings about the life/death of Charles F. Lummis "Charles F. Lummis" 2 copies, 1p. 1929 

956 Misc. newspaper clippings about the life/death of Charles F. Lummis "Charm of Thoreau" 1p. 1929 

956 Misc. newspaper clippings about the life/death of Charles F. Lummis "Friends Bid Lummis Adios/Lummis paid Last Tribute" 2pp. 1929 

956 Misc. newspaper clippings about the life/death of Charles F. Lummis "The Indians" by Charles Flecher Lummis (11/29/1828). 1p. 1929 

956 Misc. newspaper clippings about the life/death of Charles F. Lummis 

Miscellaneous newspaper clippings about the life and death of Charles F. 

"Honored by Museum" 1p. 1929 

956 Lummis 


"Last Lummis Tribute Set". 2pp. 1929 

956 Lummis 


"Lummis Rites Tomorrow". 2pp. 1929 

956 Lummis "Lummis' Life Book of Southern California Glory". 1p. 1929 

Miscellaneous newspaper clippings about the life and death of Charles F. "Apostle of the Southwest" from the New York Times; a brief 

956 Lummis 


biography on Charles F. Lummis 1929 

956 Lummis 


Letters to the Times, Lummis' parents. 1p. 1929 

956 Lummis "A Human Book of Verse" 2pp. 

Newspaper clipping from the L. A. Times, Sunday edition. Contains 

several miscellaneous articles, including one about enforcing 

1929 

957 Newspaper clipping: Los Angeles Times: Miscellaneous articles 

prohibition. 

Minibook: El Centinela Del Espacio [The Watcher of the Area?], 

series D #10 of a series of minibooks containing morality tales. 

Illustrated with a color illustration on the front cover. The back cover 


958 El Centinela del Espacio [The Watcher of the Area?] 

is a cigar ad. 18pp. pr. Span. n.d. 

959 Book- no author: 'Lares de Ramona X-Mas' 

960 Book- no author: Miniature Devotional 

Bookcover- Music book: Delehanty & Henglers (or Hencler's) Songs and 

961 Dances 

962 Calendar Reproduction- Harmer- "On the Trail to the Summit" 

Clothbound hardcover booklet bound with suede strips. Cover reads 

"Lares de Ramonsa X-Mas. [hearths of a Ramona X-Mas?]. 

Contains photograph of a sketch of Helen Hunt Jackson and the 

introductory page of a picture book related to Ramona. The only 

other pages however are of a young woman in Spanish/Mexican 

dress followed by a page titled Spanish Scenes. n.d. 

Miniature devotional book with homemade or home repaired cover. 

Cover is too delicate to count leaves. With envelope. In Spanish. 

Printed. n. d. 

Cover to a sheet music book: Delehanty and Hengler's Songs and 

Dances. G. D. Russell & Co. publisher. "Para Josefita" written on 

top right. n.d. 

Printed reproduction of Harmer's painting "On the Trail to the 

Summit" made for a calendar. 1p. In English. n.d. 





Card- Business- Cosmopolitan Hotel, Los Angeles, Ca. On the back: 


963 Calendars and business cards 

"Table of Distances" n.d. 

963 Calendars and business cards Calendar- 1901- Colgate & Co. National Flower Calendar 1901 

963 Calendars and business cards Calendar-1892-Colgate & Co 1892 

963 Calendars and business cards Calendar-1895 [English?] 1895 

963 Calendars and business cards Card- Business- Del Valle and Munday, Attorneys at Law 

Card- Business- Grand Exposition of Holiday Presents, Preuss & 

Pironi Druggists. On the back is a political cartoon: "ninety six in the 

n.d. 


shade". n.d. 



964 Card- Birthday: for Antonio Heaulme 

965 Card- Commemorative- Crossed Confederate Flags 

Card- Business- Grand Exposition of Holiday Presents, Preuss & 

Pironi Druggists. On the back is a political cartoon: "A Foul Ball". n.d. 

1. Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton 

2. Dr. Jayne's Expectorant 

3. New Davis Vertical Feed Machine n.d. 

Happy birthday card for Antonio Heaulme. Card has a decorative 

border printed in red and blue ink. 1p. In Spanish. Printed. Size of 

a business card [4.5x8mm]. n.d. 

A commemorative card with crossed confederate flags on the front. 

The flags are printed and then painted in color. Made by Selden and 

Ennis, Richmond Va. n.d. 

966 Card- Commemorative- Robert E. Lee's Farewell Address 

Commemorative card with Robert E. Lee's farewell address on the 

front. Made by Selden Ennis, Richmond, Va. In English. Printed. 

Decorative paper lace card with gold edges. With image of deified 

n.d. 

967 Card- Decorative: Paper Lace Floral Card 

Jesus behind a fold back image of a rose bouquet. 1p. 

Paper lace card with image of Jesus in the manger with Mary and 

Joseph. Excerpt of "Let Us Go to Bethelhem!!" on the back. 2p. 

n.d. 

968 Card- Decorative: Paper Lace card with Image of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus Printed. 

Card to "mi mamita Bell!" with image of a bird made out of actual 

feathers [=0]. "Remember, from Mexico" written on the bottom. 1p. 

n.d. 

969 Card- Greeting: with image of a bird to "mi Mamacita Bell" 

In Spanish. Unsigned. 

A cream colored Happy New Year card with a color print of flowers 

and leaves on it. The message looks handwritten. Card says 

n.d. 

970 Card- Greeting- Holiday: Happy New Year 

copyright 1877. 

A 'Happy New Year' card with a tintype of Reginaldo Del Valle in the 

1877 

971 Card- Greeting- Holiday: Happy New Year 

upper left corner. 

Black bordered card with Mrs. William I. Koch printed on front. "Glad 

to know you are better" is written in pencil across the top. 1p. 

n.d. 

972 Card- Social- Mrs. William I. Koch printed on the front 

Printed. 

Black bordered card most likely for or from a funeral w/Mrs. G. Orena 

n.d. 

973 Card- Social- Mrs. G. Orena printed on front 

on front. 1p. Printed. 

Two calling cards attached with a ribbon. Top card: Mary A. 

Williamson. Bottom card: Mr. & Mrs A. F. Coronel. With an 

n.d. 

974 Card- Social, with envelope 

embossed envelope. 

Card expressing thanks for sympathy from Mrs. Anthony J. Clark and 

n.d. 

975 Card- Thanks for sympathy: from Mrs. Anthony J. Clark and family 

family. 1p. Printed. 

Card expressing thanks for sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. George I. 

n.d. 

976 Card- Thanks for sympathy: from Mr. and Mrs. George I. Davis 

Davis. 1p. Printed. 

Card expressing thanks for sympathy from Mrs. John Fillmore 

n.d. 

977 Card- Thanks for sympathy: from Mrs. John Fillmore Francis and family Francis and family. 1p. Printed. 

Card expressing thanks for sympathy from the family of Mr. Clarence 

n.d. 

978 Card- Thanks for sympathy: from family of Mr. Clarence Leon Pico 

Leon Pico. 1p. Printed. 

Card expressing thanks for sympathy from Mrs. Victor Ponet, Mrs. 

Francis Montgomery and Reverend William P. Ponet, C. M. to Mrs. 

n.d. 

979 Card- Thanks for sympathy: from Mrs. Victor Ponet, et. al. 

J. del V. de Foster. 1p. Printed. 

J. M. Tinsco & Co., Importers and Commision Merchants. With a 

n.d. 

980 Cards- Business- Miscellaneous 

San Francisco Address n.d. 

980 Cards- Business- Miscellaneous H. Fortreide, Repairing Fans & Fancy Goods a Specialty. n.d. 





Mrs. F. A. Barcelo's Art Rooms. Advertises art lessons, has a Los 



Angeles address 

Carlson & Higgins Real Estate, Insurance and Land Brokers. With 

n.d. 


San Diego address. n.d. 

980 Cards- Business- Miscellaneous Grand Central Hotel, Los Angeles. J. P. Hill, proprietor n.d. 

980 Cards- Business- Miscellaneous Grand Central Hotel, Los Angeles. J. P. Hill, proprietor 

James Stanley proprieter and driver of Hack No. 11, Fulton Livery 

n.d. 


Stable. 

Globe Business College and School of Arts and Sciences. With a 

n.d. 


San Francisco Address. n.d. 

981 Cards- Business- Miscellaneous Preuss & Pironi Druggists, Grand Exposition of Holiday Presents. 

Noriega Bros., Practical Hatters. With San Francisco address. 

n.d. 


Doodles and writing on the back. 

Gailhard Hotel; S. L. Pereira, Proprietor. With San Francisco 

n.d. 


address. Written on the back is "G A E T OM Z Y O R S". 

Gailhard Hotel; S. L. Pereira, Proprietor. With San Francisco 

address. Written on the back is R. F. del Valle with Winans & 

n.d. 


Belknap. 

Prof. W. E. James, artist. Address for Houseworth's Photographic 

n.d. 


Parlors. 

Gift card from Montgomery Bros., Jewelers & Silversmiths. On the 

n.d. 


inside is poetry relating to birthstones and to the opal. 

Noriega Bros., Practical Hatters. With a San Francisco address. 

Written on back is Oakland and Alameda Railroad and Ferries 

n.d. 


Schedule. 

Godoy & Tompkins Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. With a San 

n.d. 


Francisco address. 

Saxton & Ruiz, chemists and Druggists and dealers in Fancy and 

Toilet articles. With Santa Barbara address. Back stamped A. M. 

n.d. 


Ruiz. 

Part of a document with carbon type. Reads: Juventino del Valle. 

n.d. 


Andrews Station. Los Angeles Co. Cal. 

Receipt card. Notes the reception of a check by Osborne's Overland 

n.d. 


Transfer Company. 

Murray Hill Hotel, New York. On the back is a handwritten note 

n.d. 


"Hotel Veudome, Boston Mass". 

Metropolitan Hotel, Charles Gruner proprietor. Albuquerque, NM 

n.d. 


address. On back is a print of a photograph of the hotel. 

Noreiga & Co., Fashionable Hatters. With a San Francisco address. 

n.d. 


One side is in English and the other in Spanish. n.d. 


Lamolle House and Restaurant. Mme Vve LaMolle Proprietoress. 

Long division calculations are written on the back. 

Noriega Bros., Practical Hatters. With a San Francisco address. On 

n.d. 


the back is a list of places with fire alarm boxes. 

R. F. del Valle, N. S. G. W. [Native Sons of the Golden West], 

n.d. 


President. Ramona Parlor 109. n.d. 

984 Cards- Business- Miscellaneous R. F. del Valle, abogado [lawyer]. With a Los Angeles address. n.d. 

984 Cards- Business- Miscellaneous R. F. del Valle for the Assembly 

R. F. del Valle for the Assembly. This card is the same as item 0456, 

n.d. 


only this one is printed on grey cardstock. n.d. 

985 Cards- Business- Miscellaneous S. Norton Jr. N. S. G. W. [Native Sons of the Golden West]. 

Folded advertisement card announcing that Bluett & Sullivan's 

n.d. 


clothing store is relocating to a larger building. n.d. 


Photograph or clipping of a man and woman in a car. Behind is a 

sign that reads "The Brush Everyman's Car Cheap Enough For..." n.d. 





985 Cards- Business- Miscellaneous Bradley & Rulofson for the best photographs in the United States. n.d. 

986 Cards- Social: A Ardans, Rev. Gratian, O.S.B. Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes 

Antill, Rev. Francis X., C.M. "San Vincent Church Webster Ave" 

n.d. 

986 Cards- Social: A 

written on front n.d. 

986 Cards- Social: A Andrade, Guillermo. United Mexican States Consul, Los Angeles n.d. 

986 Cards- Social: A Andonacqui, F. n.d. 

986 Cards- Social: A Amabisca, F. D. n.d. 

987 Cards- Social: B Broome, Mr. Montague W. n.d. 

987 Cards- Social: B Brodrick, Mrs. W. J. 1936 Figueroa St n.d. 

987 Cards- Social: B Brent, Miss Nanice M. 2 copies, one is illegible on verso. n.d. 

987 Cards- Social: B Bremner, Mr. & Mrs. Fleming Jose n.d. 

987 Cards- Social: B Bergere, Mrs. Alfred M. n.d. 

988 Cards- Social: C Coronel, A. F. n.d. 

988 Cards- Social: C Cole, Mrs. Cornelius. Thursday n.d. 

988 Cards- Social: C Cushing, Dr. Clinton. San Francisco n.d. 

988 Cards- Social: C Caldwill, Mrs. J. M. 217 Powell St. written on front n.d. 

988 Cards- Social: C Campton, Mrs. Geo. n.d. 

988 Cards- Social: C Charruau, A. n.d. 

988 Cards- Social: C Colmann, Mrs. Martin J. Palau Hotel written on front n.d. 

989 Cards- Social: Del Valle Del Valle, U. F. "Yours Ever" n.d. 

989 Cards- Social: Del Valle Del Valle, U. F. n.d. 

989 Cards- Social: Del Valle Del Valle, Ysabel; Juan N. Padilla. With above envelope. n.d. 

989 Cards- Social: Del Valle Envelope- card- social- Senor Don Ygnacio del Valle 

Envelope- card- social- Don Ygnacio del Valle and family written in 

n.d. 

989 Cards- Social: Del Valle 

Spanish n.d. 

989 Cards- Social: Del Valle Del Valle, U. F. "Truly Yours" n.d. 

990 Cards- Social: De-Dy Den, Mrs. Augustus H. 1-3 Friday. 2 copies n.d. 

990 Cards- Social: De-Dy Ducommun, Mrs. L. n.d. 

990 Cards- Social: De-Dy Drake, Mrs. James Calhoun n.d. 

990 Cards- Social: De-Dy Del Valle, Mrs. Y . Note on back promising to write. 

Envelope-card- social- to Sra. Dona Isabel del Valle. With one 

n.d. 

991 Cards- Social: Dy-El 

William Louis Dye's card. 

Elizalde, Miss. With Mrs. H or La G. Lee written on the front. 2 

n.d. 


copies. 

Dye, William Louis. Secretary to his Lordship the Bishop of 

n.d. 


Monterey and Los Angeles. 2 copies. n.d. 

992 Cards- Social: El-F Forster, M. [Marcos?] H. n.d. 

992 Cards- Social: El-F Facio, M. Sanchez n.d. 

992 Cards- Social: El-F Elizalde, Mrs. Marcos Antonio n.d. 

992 Cards- Social: El-F Fossas, M. 1529 Powell St, cor. Green 

Mrs. Hortensia A. de Garcia; Mrs. John F. Gaffey; Mrs. Lewis 

n.d. 

993 Cards- Social: Ga-Go 

Alexander Grant; Ygnacio Garcia. n.d. 

993 Cards- Social: Ga-Go Gonzalez, M. E., M. D. n.d. 

993 Cards- Social: Ga-Go Ganahl, Mrs. C. n.d. 

994 Cards- Social: G-J Johnston, H. M. [or Hon.], and John Foster n.d. 

994 Cards- Social: G-J Grant, Miss Fanny. 1st & 2nd Thursdays, San Francisco n.d. 

994 Cards- Social: G-J Hinchman, Stella G. n.d. 

994 Cards- Social: G-J Hilliard, Mrs. Carolina P. n.d. 

994 Cards- Social: G-J Hall, Almer L.[?] n.d. 

994 Cards- Social: G-J Griffin, Dr. J. S. n.d. 

995 Cards- Social: K-L Lataillade, Miss. 230 West Victoria Street n.d. 

995 Cards- Social: K-L Kent, Enoch T. De Molay Commandery, Boston, Mass. n.d. 

995 Cards- Social: K-L Kimball, Mr. George H. 

Kays, Mrs. James C. At house Thursday afternoon, June 4th from 2 

n.d. 

995 Cards- Social: K-L 

to 5. n.d. 

995 Cards- Social: K-L Lewry, Mrs. F. E. 918 Cottage Place n.d. 





995 Cards- Social: K-L Lee, Mrs. Lewis E. "sister of the war" written in Spanish on the back n.d. 

996 Cards- Social: M Mondran, Vicomte C. de. With an envelope n.d. 

996 Cards- Social: M Mitchell, Alvin n.d. 

996 Cards- Social: M Meeks, Federico n.d. 

996 Cards- Social: M Mitchell, Mr. & Mrs. A. n.d. 

996 Cards- Social: M Mitchell, Mrs. A. n.d. 

997 Cards- Social: M-Mi M., Salvador Sol 

Martin, Mrs. Edward. 725 Sutter St. Written on front: "To Mrs. Del 

n.d. 

997 Cards- Social: M-Mi 

Valle and Mrs. Foster". n.d. 

997 Cards- Social: M-Mi McCormick, Mrs. F. H. Tuesdays, cor. Alameda Ave. & Union St. n.d. 

997 Cards- Social: M-Mi McCreary, Mrs. Domitila[?]. 2513 Howard St., Reception Room n.d. 

997 Cards- Social: M-Mi McCreery, Mr. Fenton R. 

McNally, Mrs. Frederick George. 836 North Park Avenue. Written 

n.d. 


on back: "Mrs. John Foster; J. D.[?] Garron [?]". 

McNally, Mrs. Frederick George. 836 North Park Avenue. Written 

n.d. 


on front: "Am very sorry not to find you in". 

Newmark, Mr. & Mrs. Myer I., Sophie Cahen. W/envelope to Sr. Don 

n.d. 

998 Cards- Social: N-P 

Ygnacio de Valle and Lady. n.d. 

998 Cards- Social: N-P [Pri--?], Mr. & Mrs. Geo. W. To Miss del Valle. 

Prat, Rev. Ramon, C.M.F. 2201 S. Grand Ave. Written on front in 

Spanish: "affectionate greetings (or health) to Mrs. Josefa del Valle 

n.d. 

998 Cards- Social: N-P 

Forster and le presenta" [?] n.d. 

998 Cards- Social: N-P Pico, Maria A. n.d. 

998 Cards- Social: N-P Newhall, H. G. California Commandery, No 1, San Francisco, Cal. n.d. 

999 Cards- Social: Q-Sc Ruiz, A. M., with compliments of. [to?] Miss J. R. Del Valli [sic] 

Rimpau, Matilda F., Compliments of. Written on back in English Mr. 

n.d. 

999 Cards- Social: Q-Sc 

and Mrs. J. F. Forster n.d. 

999 Cards- Social: Q-Sc Romero, L. T. 807 Seavenworth St., San Francisco, Cal. n.d. 

999 Cards- Social: Q-Sc Quintana, J. S. n.d. 

999 Cards- Social: Q-Sc Schneider, Miss Margarita n.d. 

1000 Cards- Social: S Serrano, R. S. n.d. 

1000 Cards- Social: S Severance, Mrs. C. M. n.d. 

1000 Cards- Social: S Spencer, James H. Capt. 4th U.S. Inf. n.d. 

1000 Cards- Social: S Sepulveda, Concepcion 

Sturges, Shelton, Jr. Written on the back: Mrs. Helen B. Cole, Hotel 

n.d. 

1000 Cards- Social: S 

Wonthrop[?], Boston, Mass. n.d. 

1001 Cards- Social: T-Wo Taylor, Mrs. Charles L. Irving Place, 5533 Ellsworth Ave. n.d. 

1001 Cards- Social: T-Wo Thompson, Mr. & Mrs. n.d. 

1001 Cards- Social: T-Wo Woolf, D. B. San Francisco n.d. 

1001 Cards- Social: T-Wo Winston, Mr & Mrs. Isaac. Written on front: "for Mr & Mrs J. Foster". 

Torres, Aureliano L. "Wishing you a happy New Year " [printed in 

n.d. 

1001 Cards- Social: T-Wo 

Spanish], Guaymas, January 1st , 1911. January 1, 1911 

1002 Cards- Social: Wo-Y Workman, Mrs. William H. Second & Fourth Tuesday n.d. 

1002 Cards- Social: Wo-Y Yndart, Mrs. [?] n.d. 

1002 Cards- Social: Wo-Y Worrall, Mrs. J. M. n.d. 

1002 Cards- Social: Wo-Y Workman, Miss. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays n.d. 

1003 Cards- Social (additional): B-De Del Valle, Josefa R. n.d. 

1003 Cards- Social (additional): B-De Bradbury, Mrs. L. L. n.d. 

1003 Cards- Social (additional): B-De Coronel, Encarnacion F. n.d. 

1003 Cards- Social (additional): B-De Brant, Charles A. n.d. 

1003 Cards- Social (additional): B-De Bradbury, Mrs. I.[?] M. n.d. 

1003 Cards- Social (additional): B-De Blank floral card. 

Del Valle, R. F. Past president. Ramona Parlor, No. 109, Los 

n.d. 

1004 Cards- Social (additional): De-H 

Angeles, Cal. n.d. 





1004 Cards- Social (additional): De-H Del Valle, Josefa R. n.d. 

1004 Cards- Social (additional): De-H Del Valle, Isabel n.d. 

1004 Cards- Social (additional): De-H Gelcich, Mrs. Petra 

Hancock, Winfield S. Major Gen. U. S. Army. Written on front: "For 

Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Forster." Message written on back in Spanish; 

1861 


related to a visit to Forster's wife. 

Dens, N. C. Santa Barbara. Delegate to Grand Parlor, 1888. 

1885 


Trustee, Santa Barbara Parlor, No 116. ca. 1888 

1005 Cards- Social (additional): M-Pa Mondran, Vicomte C. n.d. 

1005 Cards- Social (additional): M-Pa Mondran, Vicomte C. n.d. 

1005 Cards- Social (additional): M-Pa Meyer, Rev. A. J., C. M. St. Vincent's College, Los Angeles, Cal. n.d. 

1005 Cards- Social (additional): M-Pa Newhall, H. G. n.d. 

1006 Cards- Social (additional): Pl-W Rimpau, Matilda F. n.d. 

1006 Cards- Social (additional): Pl-W Watson, Mrs. Dolores. Written on front: "Mrs. P. J. Watson". n.d. 

1006 Cards- Social (additional): Pl-W Rico, Mary n.d. 

1006 Cards- Social (additional): Pl-W Plater, Mrs. John E. n.d. 

1006 Cards- Social (additional): Pl-W Pujol, Rev. John 

Catalogue of plaster of paris religious statues and statuettes. 6pp. 

n.d. 

1007 Catalogue- Plaster of Paris religious statues and statuettes 

Printed. 

Two magazine pages from El Museo Universal. Miscellaneous 

n.d. 

1008 Clipping: 2 pages from El Museo Universal 

articles. In Spanish. 4pp. 

Newspaper clipping: "Colonel Ridley's Last Long Rest". Offers brief 

n.d. 

1009 Clipping- Newspaper: "Colonel Ridley's Last Long Rest" 

details of his death and funeral. 1p. Printed. n.d. 

1010 Clipping- Newspaper- poem: "A Vision" by Emmy Matt Rush Newspaper clipping of the poem "A Vision" by Emy Matt Rush. n.d. 

1011 Clippings- Newspaper: Miscellaneous newspaper clipping- newspaper unknown- "R. F. Del Valle Married" 

newspaper clippings- Los Angeles Daily Times- "Del Valle Starts 

n.d. 

1011 Clippings- Newspaper: Miscellaneous 

South to Interview Huerta" 

newspaper clipping- newspaper unknown- "Democratic Meeting at 

n.d. 


Florence" n.d. 

1011 Clippings- Newspaper: Miscellaneous newspaper clipping- newspaper unknown- no title 

newspaper clipping- newspaper unknown- "Democratic Meeting at 

n.d. 


Newhall" n.d. 

1011 Clippings- Newspaper: Miscellaneous newspaper clipping- newspaper unknown- "Keep Open House" n.d. 

1011 Clippings- Newspaper: Miscellaneous newspaper clipping- newspaper unknown- "Democratic Meetings" 

newspaper clipping- newspaper unknown- "Peace, Order Rule 

n.d. 


Mexico" 

newspaper clipping- newspaper unknown- "Move to Depose Del 

n.d. 


Valle Fails" n.d. 

1011 Clippings- Newspaper: Miscellaneous newspaper clipping- newspaper unknown- "The Democrats" 

Miscellaneous newspaper clippings. Two mention the death of Mrs. 

Harriet Balaisdell Cram, one the the death of Rev. Henry Welch and 

one is an illustration of Cumulos [Camulos] as it relates to the novel 

n.d. 

1012 Clippings- Newspaper- Miscellaneous 

Ramona. 4pp. Printed. 

Clippings. One is from a magazine and shows pictures of Mr. and 

Mrs. John Wilbur Dwight. The other "Red Peril and Rural Reformn.d. 

Clippings- Newspaper- "Red Peril and Rural Reform..." and a photograph of China's Conundrum" details China's difficulties with communist 

1013 Mr. and Mrs. John Dwight 

groups. Article is post 1931. 2pp. pr. n.d. 

1014 Envelope- Holiday Greeting- Happy New Year 

Decorative envelope with Happy New Year printed on it. The 

envelope is painted with watercolors and has pink ribbons attached. 

Addressed to Mrs. Ysabel del Valle, Newhall, Los Angeles County, 

n.d. 

1015 Envelopes- Miscellaneous 

California. 

Sender: Robt. Dominguez, City Clerk. Addressed to: Mrs. Josefa 

April 10, 1880 


del V. de Forster. n.d. 

1016 Envelopes- Miscellaneous Sender: Paul G. Hoffman Co., Inc. n.d. 





Envelope made of lined paper. On front in Spanish: Documents and 

letters of Compostela 











This item has no accession number. It will be referred to as "T 18" in 

this collection. n.d. 

Envelope to Mrs. Ysabel del Valle, Rancho Camulos, Scenega, 

Ventura Co. Cal. Postmark: San Buena Ventura Cal. 



Envelope. on front, in Spanish: documents of I. M. del Valle 



Envelope. On front in Spanish: titles and business of Y. F. Forster. 

The rest is unreadable. 



Envelope from Winans & Belknap, Attorneys, San Francisco, to Sr. 

Dn. Ygnacio del Valle, Newhall Station, L. A. County 



Gold Envelope to Sr. Don Ygnacio del Valle, Camulos Ranch. 



Envelope from Alonzo B. McMillen of Albuqurque NM to Honerable 

R. F. del Valle, Attorney, Los Angeles. Note on front reads: Rowland 

Paper 

This item has no accession number. it will be referred to as "T 17" in 


Envelope to Mrs. Ysabel del Valle via New Hall, Camulos Ranch. No 

postmark. 



Envelope from Dr. Lindley and/or Mrs. Hardie to Miss Isabel Del 

Valle [possibly the daughter] July 8, 1894 


Envelope from Winans & Belknap, attorneys at law, San Francisco to 

Sra. Da. Ysabel del Valle at Aucheio's? Station, Los Angeles. n.d. 

1018 Envelopes- Miscellaneous Envelope with monogrammed stamp to Ygnacio del Valle 

Envelope to Sra Da. Ysabel del Valle at Rancho de Camulos Cal. 

Written in Spanish on front: Reginaldo del Valle named candidate for 

n.d. 


congress 6/10/1884 n.d. 

1019 Ephemera- Bookmarks: 2 of paper lace and 1 cross-stitched n.d. 





Election ticket: Second supervisor district, party unknown. Note 

written on the back reads: "Life to democracy" and "send me 2 


1020 Ephemera- Business 

bottles of brandy" signed by Juventino. 

Calling card- R.F. del Valle, Avocat. Temple Block, Chambre No. 

n.d. 


30, Los Angeles, Cal. 

Business card: Norton, Teller, & Co., Commission Merchants. With 

n.d. 


a San Francisco address. 

Check: blank check from Hellman, Temple & Co., Bankers. 

Handwritten note on the back reads æWhite hat from Mrs. Couto[?] 

black [hat] from Mrs. Forster. The front is in English and the back is 

n.d. 


in Spanish. n.d. 




Business card: James A. Miller & Co. Farmers' Co-operative 

Purchasing Agency, San Francisco. This item has no accession 

number. It will be referred to as "T 7" in this collection. n.d. 

Stationary: H.B. Abila, Notary Public. Torn in half; bottom half with 

Kenmore Linen watermark. Post 1900's? 



Advertisement card: IXL Auction Co. Front in English, back in 

Spanish. "A.G. Rivera" and "A. Garivera" handwritten on front. n.d. 


Advertisement cardùa picture of a little girl, a dog, and a doll . The 

card is from A. Joseph, dealer in French china, crockery, glass, 

plated ware, cutlery, lamps, etc. With a San Francisco address. 

Clipping: price list of visiting cards. 2 sided. Possibly from E.L. 

n.d. 


Hasted (see item 1769b). n.d. 

1021 Ephemera- Business Blank order sheet for E.L. Hasted n.d. 

1021 Ephemera- Business Blank bill, in Spanish 

Two pages of writing exercises, possibly written by the same hand 

but most likely the pages were used by at least 3 to 7 people. 

n.d. 

1022 Ephemera- Education- Writing exercises, unsigned 

Unsigned. 2pp. In Spanish. 

List of quotes and axioms with check marks. Written in pencil and 

n.d. 

1023 Ephemera- Handwritten list of quotes and axioms 

ink. 2pp. Unsigned in Spanish and English. 

Label: Ramona Brand California Raisins. With color print of grapes 

n.d. 


on the vine growing on a trellis. 

List of married and/or deceased people. Written on Puente Oil 

Company stationary in very bad cursive. 1p. Printed form with 

n.d. 

1025 Ephemera- List of married and/or deceased people 

handwriting. 

Torn piece of stationary from H. [Henrique] B. Abila Notary Public. 

"Crib in 1861" and "bed in 1851" is written in pencil on the back. 1p. 

Unsigned. 

n.d. 

1026 Ephemera- Miscellaneous, 1: Torn piece of stationary 

Ephemera- Miscellaneous, 2: Envelope, note, and 8 tiny stamps, 4 of paper 

1026 and 4 of plastic 

1027 Ephemera- Miscellaneous paper cut-outs 

1028 Ephemera- Note- from A. Ysabelita Varela to Miguel Segura 

1029 Ephemera- Note- Handwritten Notice that Governor Juan B. Alvarado died 

1030 Ephemera- Note- Thanks for sympathy from Lucaua? F. McFadden 

This item has no accession number. It will be reffered to as "T 4" in 




Miscellaneous full color paper cut-outs, mostly cherubs and flowers, 

and an envelope. 21 pieces. Printed. n.d. 

Note with illuminated letters to Miguel Segura from A. Ysabelita 

Varela wishing him a happy Saint's Day for his saint.. 1p. In 

Spanish. n.d. 

Handwritten notice that Governor Juan B. Alvarado of California died 

in San Pablo, Ca. 1p. Handwritten in Spanish. n.d. 

Note expressing thanks for sympathy signed by Lucaua? F. 

McFadden. 1p. handwritten. n.d. 





Final portion of a letter from Antonio Maria Varela to his parent(s) in 

which he gives his love to his family and tells Tomas to come soon. 


1031 Ephemera- Part of a letter from Antonio Maria Varela to his parent(s) 1p. In Spanish. 

Poem "Cancion de los Ojos" [Song of the Eyes]. 1p. Unsigned and 

n.d. 

1032 Ephemera- Poem: "Cancion de los Ojos" 

handwritten in Spanish. n.d. 

1033 Ephemera- Poetry: Handwritten, unsigned poetry 

Dialogue poem titled "La Negrita" [The Black Woman], a poem titled 

"El Pescador" [The Fisherman] and an incomplete poem titled "El 

Cazador" [The Hunter]. Handwritten 4pp. Unsigned. In Spanish. 

Commemorative? poem "La Batalla del Jueves Santo" [The Battle of 

n.d. 

1034 Ephemera- Poetry: "La Batalla del Jueves Santo" 

Holy Thursday?]. 6pp. Unsigned. In Spanish. n.d. 

1035 Ephemera- Poem: Love Poem Handwritten love poem. 1p. Unsigned. In Spanish. 

Torn sheet with one love poem by Ysabel Varela del Valle. 

n.d. 

1036 Ephemera- Poem: Love poem by Ysabel Varela del Valle 

Handwritten, 1p. In Spanish. n.d. 

1037 Ephemera- Political- Judicial Ticket- Democratic 

Democratic Judicial Ticket with Jackson Temple and S. S. Wright for 

Supreme Court, O. P. Fitzgerald for Supt. [Superintendant?] of public 

instruction, Francis J. Maguire for County Judge and a blacnk for 

Justice of Peace, First Township. 1p. pr. 

Two devotional poems, 1 in 5 stanzas. Handwritten, unsigned. 2pp. 

n.d. 

1038 Ephemera- Religious- 2 unsigned devotional poems 

In Spanish. n.d. 

Ephemera- Religious- Blank Request form for "Commemoration of the Faithful Blank request form for a "Commemoration of the faithful departed". 

1039 Departed" 

1p. Printed. 

Religious childhood anecdote. 1p. Unsigned, handwritten in 

n.d. 

1040 Ephemera- Religious- childhood anecdote 

Spanish. n.d. 

1041 Ephemera- Religious- Poem signed by Louis Palomares Religious poem signed by Louis Palomares. 1p. In Spanish. 

Ruth Mahood's research notes on the Del Valle family 11pp. on 7 

leaves. Handwritten. 

n.d. 

1042 Ephemera- Ruth Mahood's notes on Del Valle family 

1043 Ephemera- Sheet of monetary calculations 

Ephemera- Stationary- "Photographic Views" Stationary and Original 

1044 Packaging 

1045 Flyer asking for donations for orphans 

Invitation- Anniversary Services- the late Mrs. Constance M. Bernal and Mrs. 

1046 Rose C. Mather 

1047 Invitation- Christening of Muriel Arcardian Lapworth 

1048 Invitation- Club Meeting-Impecunious Club, with envelope 

1049 Invitation-Dedication: New Dominguez Memorial Seminary 

1050 Invitation- Funeral: Enrique Abila 

This item has no accession number and will be referred to as "T 6" in 


Sheet of calculations for cattle and sheep sales, agricultural dealings 

with taxes, and other deductions. 1p. Unsigned. In Spanish and 

English. n.d. 

Blank stationary with the original packaging envelope it came in. 

Envelope reads: Writing Paper with Photographic Views". Each 

sheet has its own view as follows: Glacier Pt. and Mirror Lake; 

Father of the Forest; The Sentinel; Indian Sweet Bath, Geysers, 

Sonoma, Co. [Ca.?]; Geyser Hotel, Sonoma, Co.; The Cosmopolitan, 

Yosemite; The Devils Tea Kettle, Sonoma, Co.; The Domes, 

Yosemite Valley. 9p. pr. n.d. 

Flyer: "For the Benefit of the Orphans", using a poem to ask for 

donations. Mrs. Forster is mentioned in a short note on the back. 

1p. Printed. n.d. 

Invitation to Anniversary Services for the deceased Mrs. Constance 

M. Bernal and Mrs. Rose C. Mather, wife and daughter of Mr. J. A. 

Bernal. Sent by the same and his sons. 1p. Printed. n.d. 

Invitation to the christening of Muriel Arcardian Lapworth 

w/photograph of the infant glued above the text. 1p. Printed. n.d. 

Invitation to an Impecunious Club meeting w/envelope addressed to 

Assemblyman Del Valle. 1p. Printed form with handwriting. n.d. 

Invitation to the dedication of the new Dominguez Memorial 

Seminary. The ceremony is to be performed by Rt. Rev. Bishop 

John J. Cantwell. Invitation is dated November 17. 1p. Printed. n.d. 

Invitation to the funeral of Enrique Abila. Enrique was born around 

1818 he must have died during the 1870's, possibly 1876. 1p. 

Printed in Spanish. n.d. 





Invitation to the funeral of Senora Dona Maria Ignacia Alvarado de 

Pico. Invitation was sent by her husband Pio Pico, her brothers 

Francisco, Ignacio and Isidro Alvarado, and Andres Pico. 1p. 


1051 Invitation- Funeral: Senora Dona Maria Ignacia Alvarado de Pico 

Printed in Spanish. 

Invitation card w/boar's head embossed on the front. Invites Don 

and Dona Forster to the wedding of Alicia Margarita Campbell to 

Ethelbert Petrie Hoyle as well as to the reception afterwards. Item 

n.d. 

1052 Invitation- Wedding- Alicia Margarita Campbell to Ethelbert Petrie Hoyle dated April 8. 1p. Printed form with handwriting. n.d. 

Invitation-Wedding Reception: of Emma Sarah Childs and Mr. John Wilbur Invitation to wedding reception of Emma Sarah Childs and Mr. John 

1053 Dwight 

Wilbur Dwight. W/envelope. 1p. Printed. n.d. 

1054 

1 label. "Choice Camulos White Wine. Ignacio Del Valle, Camulos 

Rancho, Ventura Co., Cal." [Same as #483 A-B; same as #1021.] n.d. 

1056 Labels 4 Labels: "Home of Ramona" Camulos, Ventura County, California. 

Labels (2): "Choice Camulos White Wine." Ignacio del Valle, 

Camulos Rancho, Ventura Co., Cal." [Same as #1765 E; same as 

n.d. 

1055 Labels. 

#1021.] 

Label: Choice Camulo's Old Port, Ignacio del Valle, Camulos Ranch, 

Ventura Co., Ca. Blue print with red and silver border. 5 copies; one 

n.d. 

1057 Labels: Choice Camulos Old Port 

with calculations on the back. 

Label: Choice Camulos red wine, Ignacio del Valle, Camulos 

Rancho, Ventura Co. Cal. Blue print with red and silver border. 5 

n.d. 

1058 Labels: Choice Camulos Red Wine 

copies. 

Label: Choice Camulos White Wine, Ignacio del Valle, Camulos 

Rancho, Ventura Co., Cal. Blue print with red and silver border. 17 

n.d. 

1059 Labels: Choice Camulos White Wine 

copies. [Same as #1765 E; same as #483 A-B.] 

Letter from Joe Pelaya to his godmother saying he is doing wll in the 

army and wishing his mother not to worry about him. Mentions that 

his godmother's son is at the same place as he although he's never 

seen hm. Written on "Army and Navy Young Men's Christian 

Association" stationary. Stationary's preprinted date is post 1909. 

n.d. 

1060 Letter: from Joe Pelaya to his godmother 

2pp. pfhw. 

Notebook w/R. F. del Valle written on inside cover. Blank except for 

the first page which contains numbered sayings from 1-44. 

n.d. 

1061 Notebook- Hardcover-belonged to R. F. del Valle 

Hardcover. In Spanish. 

Blank 18p. softcover lined notebook published by A. Waldteufel 

n.d. 

1062 Notebook- Lined: belonging to R.F. del Valle 

belonging to R. F. del Valle. 

Notebook of miscellaneous poetry. Handwritten, unsigned. 19pp. In 

n.d. 

1063 Notebook- Miscellaneous Poetry 

Spanish. n.d. 

1064 Page from a catalogue of Greek and Latin books 

Page from a catalogue of Greek and Latin books. On one side is a 

description of Virgil's Aeneid, on the other are descriptions of a 

Greek introductory reader and a Greek grammer book. Printed. 

Cardboard box top with a print of 2 women and a pair of gloves. 

Most likely belonged to a glove box. 1 item, printed with an 

n.d. 

1065 Cardboard Box Top with a Print of 2 Women and a Pair of Gloves 

Photograph Book- no author- "Odds and Ends: Santa Barbara and Gaviota 

embossed white and gold border. n.d. 

1066 Pass" 

Book of photographs of various placed in Los Angeles. Only the 

n.d. 

1067 Photograph Book- Waite, C. B.- "Los Angeles" 

cover is printed. Library number: 917.9493Wai 

Book of photographs featuring Rubio Canyon and the Mt. Lowe 

n.d. 

1068 Photograph Book- Waite, C. B.- "Rubio Canyon & Mt. Lowe Railway" Railway. Library number: 979.493W134 

Prayer request from the Sisters of Notre Dame Cathedral in San 

Francisco for the late Rose du Sacre Coeur. 1p. Printed form with 

n.d. 

1069 Prayer Request- the late Rose du Sacre Coeur 

handwriting. 

Prayer request from the Sisters of Notre Dame Cathedral in San 

Francisco for the late Sister Mary Alphonsus. 1p. Printed form with 

n.d. 

1070 Prayer Request- the late Sister Mary Alphonsus 

handwriting. n.d. 





1071 Print - "Consecration of the Children of Mary" Print - "Consecration of the Children of Mary". 

Colored illustration from Uncle Tom's Cabin with the caption "Uncle 

Tom and Little Eva". Cacondono? is written in pencil at the bottom. 

n.d. 

1072 Print: Illustration from Uncle Tom's Cabin 

1p. pr. 8 + x 12 5/8". n.d. 

1073 Print- "LeAvenement de Jesus Dans Nos Ames" 

Illustrative print of Mojave Indians. Probably taken from a book, 

n.d. 

1074 Print- Lithograph: "Mojave Indians" 

journal, or magazine. 1p. In English. Printed. 

Print of St. Camilo de Lelis praying for a sick (dying?) man while 

demons run away. Was once hung with pink ribbon. Damaged. In 

n.d. 

1075 Print- St. Camilo de Lelis 

Spanish? Printed. n.d. 

1076 Print (Color)- "Il S'est Charge de nos Iniquites 

Program to a commencement possibly of a convent or catholic 

n.d. 

1077 Program- Commencement 

school. 1p. Printed. n.d. 

1078 Program- Music Music program. 1p. Printed. 

Program to a Grand Concert given by students of the Italian Musical 

Institute, which was concluded with a dance social. Item is dated 

n.d. 

1079 Program- Music- Grand Concert given by Students of Italian Musical Institute February 28. 4pp. Printed. n.d. 

1080 Program- Theatre: Turn-Verein Hall, Vol 3, No.'s 1 and 2. Turn-Verein Hall Vol. 3 #1, dated March 10- December n.d. 

1080 Program- Theatre: Turn-Verein Hall, Vol 3, No.'s 1 and 2. Turn-Verein Hall Vol. 3 #2, dated March 10 to December. 

Weekly progress report from Professor Honorato addressed to Dona 

Ysabela. Josefa Antonio and Ulpiano have the highest marks. 

n.d. 

1081 Progress Report- Weekly: from Professor Honorata 

Handwritten in Spanish. 2pp. n.d. 

1082 Souvenir Book- Feast of St. Ignatius in Rome, Italy 

Telegram- Pacific Postal Telegraph-Cable Co.: from Alonzo to Mrs. J. del V. 

1083 de Forster 

Telegram- Western Union: from Dora Obiolo Tico and Ben Moraga to Mrs. J. 

1084 Forstu [Forster] 

Oversize boxes and mc drawer: 

1 Account Statement- Rosa Ruis with H. Behrends 

A souvenir booklet from Rome, Italy, commemortating the Feast of 

St. Ignatius. Features accordian style pages with color illustrations. n.d. 

Pacific Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. telegram from Alonzo of San 

Francisco to Mrs. J. del V. de Forster of Los Angeles, telling her that 

he's having money troubles and asking to have some wired to him. 

1p. pftyp. Span. n.d. 

Western Union Telegram from Dora Obiols Tico and Ben Moraga of 

Ventura, Ca. to Mrs. J. Forstu [Forster] of Los Angeles telling her 

Tula died, and when the funeral would take pace. Item dated 

September 5. 2pp. Printed. n.d. 

Statement of account of Rosa Ruis de Abila with H. Behrends. 

General items; mostly food and clothing. Balance due: $694.12. 

4pp. In English. Printed form with handwriting. October 17, 1860 

2 Advertisement: Eugene Meyer & Co. City of Paris, Los Angeles CA 

Color advertisement for Yankee Soap, made in the laboratory of 

Williams & Brothers. On the back is a printed message concerning 

3 Ad- Williams Genuine Yankee Sons 

authenticity. 2pp. Printed in English. n.d. 

4 

5 Calendar- Show & Hunt; 1900 and 1907 

6 Degree- Doctor of Theology 

6 Certificate- Sale of Property 

7 

Blank book, 12"x 17". Each page headed with a letter of the Spanish 

alphabet. Some pages lined, possibly for accounting. Probably was 

bound once but the cover is missing as are the first 4 pages. 78pp. n.d. 

Show & Hunt [Grocers] complimentary calender for 1900. Picture is 

a reproduction of A. F. Harmer's "Native Californian's Lasoing a 

Bear". Show & Hunt Grocers complimentary calender for 1907. 

Picture is a reproduction of A.. F. Harmer's "Giving Him a Lift" 

Degree of Doctor of Theology, granted to Jose Braulio Sagaseta de 

1900 1907 

Yeurdos. 2pp. In Spanish and Latin. Printed. 

Certificate of Sale of Real Estate for non-payment of taxes of 

property belonging to J. F. Forster; redeemed by Forster on Oct. 5, 

1885. (purchased by S. Strohm) 2pp. In English. Printed form with 


handwriting. 

Flyer: Los Angeles Aqueduct, Engineering Div.; Dance 

Announcement 

March 2, 1885 





Color produce label with gold border. Reads: Home of Ramona 

Brand. Camulos, Ventura Co., California. Copyrighted 1900 to U. F. 


8 Label- Produce- Home of Ramona Brand [Ventura, Ca.] 

[Ulpiano?]del Valle. 1pp. Printed in English. 

Gold bordered, color produce label. Reads: Hewes' Park Brand 

Sunkist Lemons, grown and packed by D. Hewes, El Modena 

Highlands, Orange Cal. 

1900 

9 Label- Produce- Hewes Park Brand Sunkist Lemons (Orange, Ca) 

This item has no accession number and will be referred to as T 24 in 

this collection. 

Color produce label with a picture of a bowl full of oranges beside a 

fresh cut orange. Print made by the Los Angeles Lithographic Co. 

n.d. 

10 Label- Produce- no title [bowl of oranges] 

[See also Folder 11 for duplicate label.] 

Color produce label with a picture of a bowl full of oranges beside a 

fresh cut orange. Print made by the Los Angeles Lithographic Co. 

n.d. 

11 Label- Produce- no title [bowl of oranges] 

[Same as Folder 10.] 

Label: Ramona Brand Fancy California Oranges. Camulos, Ventura 

Co., California. [This produce label is the same as one found in 

GC1066.] [This produce label is similar to one in Folder 8, which has 

n.d. 

12 Label: Ramona Brand Fancy California Oranges. 

Del Valle copyright.] 

Copy of stock distribution to Antonio Del Valle's heirs (Jacoba Feliz, 

Ygnacio, Magdelena, Maria, Jose Antonio, Jose Ygnacio, 

Concepcion, and Victor). Home made booklet, bound with thread. 

n.d. 

13 Legal Document- Copy of Stock Distribution to Antonio Del Valle's Heirs 

Four pages from Harper's Bazar containing New York fashion news and 

5pp. In Spanish. ca. 1854 

14 miscellaneous items and advertisements. 4pp. Printed in English. November 13, 1875 

Proclamation of Election issued by the Los Angeles County Board of 


Political Document- Proclamation of Election from Los Angeles Co. Board of Supervisors in English and Spanish giving location of precincts and 

15 Supervisors 

names of inspectors. 1p. Printed. November 8, 1864 

16 Magazine- The Homeless Child and Messenger of St. Joseph's Union 

17 Mortgage to Rancho Temescal 

17a Newspaper- La Fey en La Democracia, Vol 1 No. 4 

17b Newspaper Clipping- Los Angeles Tribune- "Honor to Los Angelesà" 

18 Newspaper- El Amigo del Pueblo [Los Angeles] 

19 Newspaper- La Gaceta [Sta Barbara] 



The Homeless Child and Messenger of St. Joseph's Union. Seems 

to be a yearly publication with information about the lives of the 

saint/religious leaders, and a summary of recent Union news. March 1886-1887 

Mortgage to Rancho Temescal, very clearly written. Printed form with 

handwriting. 4pp. In English. February 1, 1873 

Political newspaper La Fe en la Democracia, Vol. 1 No. 4 published 

in Los Angeles, giving the ticket of the Democratic Party for the 

election in Nov.; Cleveland and Hendricks, Pres. and V.P.; 

Reginaldo del Valle for Member of Congress, 6th District. 4pp. 

Span. prin. October 29, 1884 

Newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Tribune reporting the 

appointment of R. F. del Valle as Chairman of the Democratic 

Convention for the state and giving details of the Democratic Party 

platform. 1p. Printed in English. May 16, 1888 

Newspaper giving world news and articles of interest. 4pp. Printed in 

Spanish. 

FRAGILE but paper isn't newsprint. November 30, 1861 

General newspaper with an historical account, international news 

and advertisements. 4pp. Printed in Spanish. July 15, 1881 

Supplement #5 to La Gaceta, year 2. Contains the Democratic 

National Ticket with Grover Clevelenad for president and Reginaldo 

del Valle for Congress. 1pp. Printed in Spanish. October 13, 1884 

La Gaceta, vol 3 # 110. With Democratic ticket and an article 

defending Reginaldo del Valle. 1pp. Printed in Spanish. October 17, 1884 





22 Newspaper- Los Angeles Tribune 

23 Newspaper- The Sunday Oregonian 

Newspaper Clipping- Biographical Sketch of Juan Bautista Alvarado from La 

24 Republica 

25 Newspaper Clipping- Los Angeles Times 

26 Portrait [drawing]- Del Valle, Sra Isabel 

27 Portrait [engraving]- Den, R. S., M.D. 

28 Portrait [engraving]- Forster, John? 

29 Portrait [engraving]- Warner, J. G. 

30 Print [color]- "Maria" 

Pages 13 and 14 of Los Angeles Tribune, featuring lots of 

advertisements and short articles of interest. 2pp. Printed in English. 

this item has no accession number and will be referred to in this 

collection as T 19a August 20, 1887 

Two page newspaper of short stories and articles of interest. 2pp. 

Printed in English. January 20, 1929 

A lengthy sketch of the life of Juan Bautista Alvarado written on the 

occasion of his death on July 13, 1882 by Manuel Castro for La 

Republica a newspaper in San Francisco. 1p. Printed in Spanish. August 5, 1882 

Newspaper page with an article about the death of Charles Lummis. 

2pp. Printed in English. January 2, 1928 

Drawn portrait (charcoal?) of Sra. Isabel Del Valle. Unsigned. 1 

item. n.d. 

Black and white print of an engraving made by H. B. Halls Sons, NY 

and marked "R. S. Den, M.D" at the bottom. 1 item. n.d. 

Black and white print of an engraving made by H. B. Halls Sons, NY. 

Signed "Your's respectfully, John Forster". 1 item. n.d. 

Black and white print of an engraving made by H. B. Halls Sons, NY. 

With J. G. Warner's signature at the bottom. Appears to have been 

framed once. 1 item. n.d. 

Color lithographic print of Maria [Virgin Mary?]. Made by Druck v A. 

Holzer in Berlin? 1 item. n.d. 

Black music book with hand made illustrations. The book contains 

music for Mass at the Camulos Rancho 11pp. Printed form with 

handwriting. n.d. 

30a Book: Music- Black with handmade illustrations. 

31 Color prints (2): "Virgin and Child" and "St. Francis Xavier" 

Colored print of St. Isabel. Original by Bin (?) Bodin. Plastic taped 

over picture and picture glued to a cardboard backing. With a paper 

32 Print- "Sta. Isabel" 

frame. n.d. 

33 Print of an effigy of Jesus Christ 

34 Print of Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus being worshipped 

Scrapbook 

Framed print of the apparition of Lourdes. Print looks like a 

magazine clipping with captions written in French. Two paper strips 

were used for matting and the framed looks like plaster painted a 

1880's 

Framed Print- "N. D. de Lourdes" 

dark brown. n.d. 

Legal Document- Certification of Articles of Incorporation of "Del Valle 

35 Company" 

36 Deed Selling Rancho de Cahuenga to Andres Pico of Los Angeles. 

37 Lithograph- "Nostra Domini/Septem Dolorum" 

38 Lithograph- "St. Paul Ice Palace, 1889" 

39 Print- "Residence and Farm of S. Huff, San Leandro, Ca." 

Certification of Articles of Incorportation of "Del Valle Company" by 

C. F. Curry, Sec. of State, Calif. 1p. Printed form with handwriting. April 27, 1908 

Deed whereby Ramone de Galdo of San Francisco sells Rancho de 

Cahuenga to Andres Pico of Los Angeles for the sum of $3,000. 

3pp. In English. Printed form with handwriting. September 5, 1854 

Black and white lithographic print of Mary holding Jesus after his 

being taken down from the cross. Print made by Langlume? 1pp. 

French. Printed. n.d. 

Color Lithographic print advertising a January Winter Carnaval at St. 

Paul, MN. Ad reads: compliments of E. S. Norton Real Estate, St. 

Paul, Minn. 1pp. Printed in English. 1889 

Black and white print of S. Huffs home and farm in San Leandro, 

Alameda County, Ca. 

This item has no accession number and will be referred to as "T 21" 

in this collection. n.d. 





Special Publication of the Daily Morning Call a San Francisco weekly 

newspaper giving sketches of all of the members of the legislature 

for 1880, a copy of their signatures and various political cartoons. 


40 Newspaper- The Daily Morning Call [San Francisco] 

4pp. Printed. 1880 

41 Ad- Poster for American Agriculturist, Vol 20 Advertisement: Poster for "American Agriculturist, Vol. 20. 1861 

The Evening Express. 4pp. Printed in English. 

1861 

42 Newspaper- The Evening Express [Los Angeles] 

43 Newspaper- The Tribune [Los Angeles] 

44 Newspaper- Los Angeles Tribune 

FRAGILE!! August 14, 1886 

The Tribune. 2 leaves, 4pp. Printed in English. 

EXTREMELY FRAGILE!! 

this item has no accession number and will be referred to as "T 20" 

in this collection. December 28, 1886 

Los Angeles County Assessment, 1887 from the Los Angeles 

Tribune. A list of property assessed to unknown owners. 4pp. 

Printed in English. 

FRAGILE!! August 20, 1887 

The Porcupine, vol 5, no. 13. 8pp. Printed in English. 

45 Newspaper- The Porcupine [Los Angeles] 

FRAGILE!! January 31, 1885 

46 Newspaper- Los Angeles Herald the Los Angeles Herald, vol 26, no. 1. 8pp. Printed in English. October 5, 1886 

Newspaper- El Clamor Publico 4pp. Printed in Spanish. 

1 + page eulogy of D. Jose Antonio de la Guerra y Noriega from the 


Newspaper- Santa Barbara Gazette 

Santa Barbara Gazette. Printed in English. 8pp. 

Portion of the Daily Graphic, a New York pictorial newspaper 

showing photographs of the first Democratic State Convention held 

in Los Angeles at the Academy of Music; contains a picture of Hon. 


Newspaper- Part of the Daily Graphic [New York] 

R. F. del Valle, Chairman. 4pp. Eng. Prin. 

Nineteenth century map of the United States. 1pp. Printed in 

May 31, 1888 

Map- the United States and Their Territories 

English. late 19th Century 

Map- Langley's San Francisco Directory's City Guidemap Guidemap to the city of San Francisco. 1pp. Printed in English. 1876 

Map- Plat of Rancho Temiscal 

Plat of Rancho Temiscal owned by Ygnacio del Valle. Map of 

territorial boundaries of Rancho and township. Uns. 1pp. In English. ca. 1880 

Advertisement (3' x 6') for the American Agriculturist, a journal 

published by Orange Judd in New York City. The paper was first 

established in 1842. Price $1.00 per year in advance. 1p. Eng. prin. 

See envelope 14-a 2'x 4'advertisement very similar [see also #1397] 1861

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