The Navy's Part in the Acquisition of California, 1846-1848
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F. DuPont, which was to convey them to San Diego."" The purpose of this expedition was to cut off the retreat of General Castro, and thereby prevent his escape across the Colorado river into Sonora. But unfortunately, when Fremont reached San Diego, he was unable to procure any horses to mount his men. and although he had arrived on the 29th of July, it was not until the 8th of August that he was able to move." 7 In the meanwhile, Stockton had sailed in the Congress for San Pedro, U. C. On the ...way he landed at Santa Barbara, of which he took possession, and leaving a small force for its defense, he proceeded to San Pedro, where he arrived on the 6th of August. A force of 400 men and some artillery was immediately landed, which captured the place." 8 The following day two commis- sioners, empowered to enter into negotiations for a cessasion of hostilities, arrived from General Castro. They demanded, how- ever, as a preliminary to treating, that Stockton should not leave his present position, but this demand the commodore absolutely refused to grant.
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