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Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 2, 1 March–6 May 1845

1 March 1845 • Saturday, continued Page 1 4 March 1845 • Tuesday Page 32 11 March 1845 • Tuesday Page 77 18 March 1845 • Tuesday Page 131 22 March 1845 • Saturday Page 181 25 March 1845 • Tuesday Page 231 5 April 1845 • Saturday Page 266 11 April 1845 • Friday Page 267 15 April 1845 • Tuesday Page 327 22 April 1845 • Tuesday Page 349 29 April 1845 • Tuesday Page 355 6 May 1845 • Tuesday Page 361

Source Note

See source note under Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 1, 10 March 1844–1 March 1845.

Historical Introduction

See historical introduction under Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 1, 10 March 1844–1 March 1845.

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purchase our property we would agree to leave the
State

Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...

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in eighteen months. I did this to shew them that we meant to be honorable with them. If they would sell to us we could buy their property and soon pay them, or if they would buy us out we will leave them. But if we go away from here, where shall we go. If I ever leave here I want to go where the southern spirit does not reign. If you go to
Texas

France established colony in area, 1685. First Spanish settlement created, 1718. After Mexican War of Independence from Spain, 1821, area became part of Mexico and immigration increased. Conflict between Mexican government and Texian residents resulted in...

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there is that spirit predominant which has harassed us all the while. The American settlers have been ordered away from
California

Originally part of New Spain. After Mexico declared independence, 1821, area became part of Mexico. American colonization increased, after 1840. By 1841, area was known variously as California, Upper California, Alta California, and New California. Area included...

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In July 1843 the Mexican government issued orders to the governor of the Californias, explaining that because “it is not proper for natives of the United States of the North to reside in your department,” all such settlers should be forced to leave “in the reasonable time which you may fix for that purpose; and that henceforward no individual belonging to the said United States is to be allowed to enter the said department.” After pressure from the United States, the Mexican government clarified that the expulsion order applied only “to foreigners, of whatever nation, who, from their misconduct, are considered as vagabonds, and as injurious to public tranquility.” Nevertheless, recent immigrants “should not be allowed to settle,” though they could remain for the purpose of “engaging in commerce.” (“Official Papers,” Daily National Intelligencer [Washington DC], 13 July 1844, [2].)


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Oregon

Lewis and Clark expedition wintered in area, 1805–1806. Treaty of 1818 between U.S. and England provided decade of joint rights to area. Major immigration to area from existing U.S. states commenced, 1839. Oregon Trail used as main route to area, beginning...

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seems to be the place to my mind to answer the purpose which we want. I think if the population of this church were to begin to emigrate to
Oregon

Lewis and Clark expedition wintered in area, 1805–1806. Treaty of 1818 between U.S. and England provided decade of joint rights to area. Major immigration to area from existing U.S. states commenced, 1839. Oregon Trail used as main route to area, beginning...

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we would soon have the control of the whole country. The probability is that
Oregon

Lewis and Clark expedition wintered in area, 1805–1806. Treaty of 1818 between U.S. and England provided decade of joint rights to area. Major immigration to area from existing U.S. states commenced, 1839. Oregon Trail used as main route to area, beginning...

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will ultimatly become subject to the British government. The colonists under the British government seem to [p. [15]]
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    In July 1843 the Mexican government issued orders to the governor of the Californias, explaining that because “it is not proper for natives of the United States of the North to reside in your department,” all such settlers should be forced to leave “in the reasonable time which you may fix for that purpose; and that henceforward no individual belonging to the said United States is to be allowed to enter the said department.” After pressure from the United States, the Mexican government clarified that the expulsion order applied only “to foreigners, of whatever nation, who, from their misconduct, are considered as vagabonds, and as injurious to public tranquility.” Nevertheless, recent immigrants “should not be allowed to settle,” though they could remain for the purpose of “engaging in commerce.” (“Official Papers,” Daily National Intelligencer [Washington DC], 13 July 1844, [2].)

    Daily National Intelligencer. Washington DC. 1800–1869.

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