The United States vs. Andres Castillero; New Almaden - Transcript of the Record Volume 1 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859 edition. Excerpt: ... you certain that Gutierrez and F crnandez were both i 4-re?.ns.--Yes. Gutierrez brought the papers, and Fernandez, as Sec;ry of the Ayuntamiento, was present also. '-_'ues.--Where did Gutierrez bring the papers from?.-'ns.--From the Mission of Santa Clara. Ques.--Who had sent him? Ans.--Andres Castillero. Ques.--Was Castillero not present? Ans.--I do not remember that he was; I think not. Ques.--Was Padre Real there? Ans.--I am positive he was not when I signed. Ques.--Were these papers signed on the same day the possession was given, or afterwards? Ans.--It was afterwards; one or two days. Ques.--In whose handwriting is the document? Ans.--In that of Gutierrez. Ques.--Did you see Gutierrez write it? Ans.--No. I know his handwriting, because he was a school master at my house for some time. Ques.--Was it customary in those days for Alcaldes or other oflicers to do any oflicial act between Christmas and New Years? (Objected to.) Ans.--It was customary to perform oflicial acts at any time. Ques.--Please look at Exhibits X. Y., A. B. G. D., M. R. and '1 . R., attached to deposition of Iose Fernandez, and say whether they are in the handwriting of the Gutierrez you speak of. Ans.--I think that T. R. and X. Y. are in his handwriting. As to the rest, I can t be positive. Gutierrez was a man who drank a good deal, and wrote differently at different times. I am sure that the document of possession is in his handwriting, for I signed it immediately afterwards. Ques.--Compare the document of possession with these exhibits, and say vghether there is any resemblance in the handwriting; and if so, what. Ans.--The document of possession seems to...