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US Navy Captain Robert Field Stockton conquered California, declaring it an American territory, in 1844, and served as her first Territorial Governor. 1873 ink note from Stockton, at Trenton, New Jersey . enclosing an election ticket. 8 x 5 ink, als, 1p. Vg. W bio info- a career US Navy officer he fought pirates, built New Jersey canals, and commanded the USS Congress, capturing California's ports during the Mexican War & establishing California Territory with US Navy guns. Stcokton, California is named for him.
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