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2023.12.2Scope and Content
This is a District Court letter from Jos P. Vaughn to John B. Stickney regarding posession and occupation of a plot of land.
The letter reads: "John B. Strickney having applied to me to know whether I am in possesson and occupation of Lot number Six-teen in Block Number Twenty in the City of Benicia in Solano County, together with the buildings thereon. I hereby admit that I am in possession and occupation of said lot of land, buildings and premises. Benicia April 15, 1854 Jos. P. Vaughn."
The image depicts an old handwritten document indicating that John B. Stickney inquired about the possession and occupation of Lot Number Sixteen in Block Number Twenty in Benicia, Solano County, along with the associated buildings. The document affirms possession and occupation, signed by an individual with the initials "P.S. Vaughn," dated April 15, 1854. The paper shows signs of age with visible discoloration and creases.
Letter is 6 1/2" x 7 1/4", originally folded to 3 1/4" x 7 1/4".Collection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection
