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• JONES, Thomas Ap Catesby. Letter of Commodore Thos. Ap. C. Jones, Transmitting Sundry Papers in Refutation of Certain Allegations Made against Him; also a Communication from the Hon. Edward Stanley, in Connexion with the Same Subject. February 22, 1853 [caption title]. [Washington, 1853]. [1] 2-180 pp.

Two works in one volume. (8vo) 23 x 15 cm (9x6"), modern gray cloth with gilt-lettered spine label. First editions.  

Documents presented in response to the House of Representative’s call for all information attending the case of Jones, who was recalled after taking Monterey and declaring himself Commander of the occupation of California. Jones landed at Monterey in 1842 and took possession of it for the United States against the express orders of his superiors at the War Department. For this, he was recalled from his command and court martialed. The second document refers to an investigation for financial improprieties. Important documents in the history of California and the establishment of the American presence on the Pacific Coast. Not in usual Mexican-American War sources.