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Los Angeles (California, United States) (search for this): entry kearny-stephen-watts
his own selection. Upon the general's arrival at Los Angeles, the capital of California, and the seat of the nowing reply, on the following day: Ciudad De Los Angeles, Jan. 17, 1847. Sir,—I have the honor to be inockton. headquarters, army of the West, Ciudad De Los Angeles, Jan. 16, 1847. Sir,—I am informed that you arockton to General Kearny. headquarters, Ciudad De Los Angeles, Jan. 16, 1817. Sir,—In answer to your note, rockton. headquarters, army of the West, Ciudad De Los Angeles, Jan. 17, 1847. Sir,—In my communication to yo that letter, he says: . . . When I entered Los Angeles I was ignorant of the relations subsisting betweeficer was then preparing for a march to Ciudad de Los Angeles, his force being principally sailors and marines,ing Battalion of California Volunteers, Ciudad de Los Angeles. About a month later, he received the followinh I had the honor to make to you at the Ciudad de Los Angeles for permission to proceed immediately to Mexico
Washington (United States) (search for this): entry kearny-stephen-watts
treated, however, with deliberate disrespect throughout the journey. The party reached Fort Leavenworth about Aug. 22. On that day General Kearny sent for him, and directed Lieutenant Wharton to read to him a copy of the first paragraph of an order he had just issued of that date, as follows: Fort Leavenworth, Aug. 22, 1847. Lieutenant-Colonel Fremont, of the Regiment of Mounted Riflemen, will turn over to the officers of the different departments at this post, the horses, mules, and other public property in the use of the topographical party now under his charge, for which receipts will be given. He will arrange the accounts of these men (nineteen in number), so that they can be paid at the earliest date. Lieutenant-Colonel Fremont having performed the above duty, will consider himself under arrest, and will then repair to Washington City, and report himself to the adjutant-general of the army. . . . For Colonel Fremont's subsequent actions, see Fremont, John Charles.
Mexico (Mexico, Mexico) (search for this): entry kearny-stephen-watts
neral in June, 1846. He was in command of the Army of the West at the beginning of the war with Mexico, and with that army marched to California, conquering New Mexico on the way. He established a pre wounded in battle. For a few months in 1847 he was governor of California; joined the army in Mexico; in March, 1848, was governor, military and civil, of Vera Cruz, and in May of the same year was made governor of the city of Mexico. In August, 1848, he was brevetted major-general, and died in St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 31, following. The Kearny-Stockton controversy. The differences betweident has been pleased to direct that I should be permitted the choice of joining my regiment in Mexico, or returning directly to the United States. An application which I had the honor to make to you at the Ciudad de Los Angeles for permission to proceed immediately to Mexico having been rejected, and the duties of the exploring expedition which had been confided to my direction having been term
Milford (New Jersey, United States) (search for this): entry kearny-stephen-watts
Kearny, Stephen Watts 1794-1847 Military officer; born in Newark, N. J., Aug. 30, 1794; uncle of Gen. Philip Kearny. When the War of 1812-15 broke out young Kearny left his studies at Columbia College, entered the army as lieutenant of infantry, and distinguished himself in the battle of Queenston Heights. In April, 1813, he was made captain, and rose to brigadier-general in June, 1846. He was in command of the Army of the West at the beginning of the war with Mexico, and with that army marched to California, conquering New Mexico on the way. He established a provisional government at Santa Fe, pressed on to California, and was twice wounded in battle. For a few months in 1847 he was governor of California; joined the army in Mexico; in March, 1848, was governor, military and civil, of Vera Cruz, and in May of the same year was made governor of the city of Mexico. In August, 1848, he was brevetted major-general, and died in St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 31, following. The Kearn
St. Louis (Missouri, United States) (search for this): entry kearny-stephen-watts
g of the war with Mexico, and with that army marched to California, conquering New Mexico on the way. He established a provisional government at Santa Fe, pressed on to California, and was twice wounded in battle. For a few months in 1847 he was governor of California; joined the army in Mexico; in March, 1848, was governor, military and civil, of Vera Cruz, and in May of the same year was made governor of the city of Mexico. In August, 1848, he was brevetted major-general, and died in St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 31, following. The Kearny-Stockton controversy. The differences between General Kearny and Commodore Stockton, after the occupation of California, originated primarily in the indefiniteness of the instructions which were issued from the seat of government. Those addressed to the naval commanders on the Pacific, in their judgment, justified the organization of a military force and a civil government in California, and under those instructions Commodore Stockton authorized
San Diego (California, United States) (search for this): entry kearny-stephen-watts
fficers (including yourself) as he maintained and required when he assumed them in July last. I learned also, in conversation with you, that on the march from San Diego, recently, to this place, you entered upon and discharged duties implying an acknowledgment on your part of supremacy to Commodore Stockton. I feel, thereforees, Jan. 16, 1817. Sir,—In answer to your note, received this afternoon, I need say but little more than that which I communicated to you in a conversation at San Diego—that California was conquered and a civil government put into successful operation; that a copy of the laws made by me for the government of the Territory, and t you had not such authority I demanded that you would cease further proceedings in the matter. Your reply of the same date refers me to a conversation held at San Diego, and adds that you cannot do anything or desist from doing anything or alter anything on your (my) demand. As, in consequence of the defeat of the enemy on the
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): entry kearny-stephen-watts
Sir,—The request contained in your communication to me of this date, to be relieved from all connection with the topographical party (nineteen men), and be permitted to return to the United States with a small party made up by your private means, cannot be granted. I shall leave here on Wednesday, the 16th instant, and I require of you to be with your topographical party in my camp (which will probably be about 15 miles from here) on the evening of that day, and to continue with me to Missouri. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, S. W. Kearny, Brigadier-General. Lieutenant-Colonel Fremont, Regiment Mounted Riflemen, New Helvetia. General Kearny broke up his camp near Sutter's fort on the day after issuing this order, and set out for the United States, attended by Colonel Fremont, who was treated, however, with deliberate disrespect throughout the journey. The party reached Fort Leavenworth about Aug. 22. On that day General Kearny sent for him, and directed Lieuten
California (California, United States) (search for this): entry kearny-stephen-watts
sional government at Santa Fe, pressed on to California, and was twice wounded in battle. For a few months in 1847 he was governor of California; joined the army in Mexico; in March, 1848, was governf a military force and a civil government in California, and under those instructions Commodore Stocral's arrival at Los Angeles, the capital of California, and the seat of the new government, the conf a fleet. By accepting the governorship of California, a vacancy had been created in the command ohese troops, and such as may be organized in California, will be under your command. The general diStockton, governor and commander-in-chief in California. I avail myself of an early hour this morntensive acquaintance with the inhabitants of California, and his knowledge of their language, qualif Fremont's option whether he would remain in California or not, an option, however, which was deniedol, and which appertain to the government of California, that 1 may receive them from your hands at [20 more...]
Pala (New Mexico, United States) (search for this): entry kearny-stephen-watts
n. Philip Kearny. When the War of 1812-15 broke out young Kearny left his studies at Columbia College, entered the army as lieutenant of infantry, and distinguished himself in the battle of Queenston Heights. In April, 1813, he was made captain, and rose to brigadier-general in June, 1846. He was in command of the Army of the West at the beginning of the war with Mexico, and with that army marched to California, conquering New Mexico on the way. He established a provisional government at Santa Fe, pressed on to California, and was twice wounded in battle. For a few months in 1847 he was governor of California; joined the army in Mexico; in March, 1848, was governor, military and civil, of Vera Cruz, and in May of the same year was made governor of the city of Mexico. In August, 1848, he was brevetted major-general, and died in St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 31, following. The Kearny-Stockton controversy. The differences between General Kearny and Commodore Stockton, after the occu
New Jersey (New Jersey, United States) (search for this): entry kearny-stephen-watts
litary officer; born in Newark, N. J., Aug. 30, 1794; uncle of Gen. Philip Kearny. When the War of 1812-15 broke out young Kearny left his studies at Columbia College, entered the army as lieutenant of infantry, and distinguished himself in the battle of Queenston Heights. In April, 1813, he was made captain, and rose to brigadier-general in June, 1846. He was in command of the Army of the West at the beginning of the war with Mexico, and with that army marched to California, conquering New Mexico on the way. He established a provisional government at Santa Fe, pressed on to California, and was twice wounded in battle. For a few months in 1847 he was governor of California; joined the army in Mexico; in March, 1848, was governor, military and civil, of Vera Cruz, and in May of the same year was made governor of the city of Mexico. In August, 1848, he was brevetted major-general, and died in St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 31, following. The Kearny-Stockton controversy. The differen
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