Frémont, John C Manuscript Document Signed (“J. C. Frémont”), as Governor & Commander inChief of California, a blank Appointment to the Legislative Council Ciudad de los Angeles, january 22, 1847 Rare and of historic importance, this document from Fremont’s short-lived Governorship of California, during which time he attempted to establish civil rule in the new territory. The document reads: “To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings: Know ye that I, J.C. Frémont Governor of the Territory of California in virtue of the authority in me vested and for the purpose of an immediate organisation of the territory so as to render it conformable to civil law do hereby appoint a member of the Legislative Council to hold said office until by election his successor shall be appointed. Given under my hand and seal this 22nd day of January A.D. One thousand eight hundred and forty seven at the Ciudad de Los Angeles [Signed:] J.C. Frémont Governor & Commander in Chief of California Attest: Wm H. Naples Secy of State” California had become an American Territory only 6 days prior, when, in a famous controversy, Frémont was appointed Civil Governor by Commodore Stockton. When orders were received shortly thereafter from Washington appointing General S.W. Kearny to the position, a serious conflict ensued between Stockton and Kearny. Frémont’s refusal to obey orders from Kearny led to his court martial, and, after a trial which lasted more than a year, he was eventually convicted of of "mutiny," "disobedience to the lawful command of a superior officer," and "conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline;" he was finally sentenced to dismissal from the service. President Polk approved of the conviction for disobedience and mutiny, but remitted the penalty, and Fremont resigned. Later followed Frémont’s famous expeditions to the Rockies, his campaign for the Senate, and finally his campaign for the Presidency as a Republican in 1856 -- the first man, in fact, to run for the Presidency as a Republican. The Republicans heralded their first candidate, with the chant, "Free Soil, Free Labor, Free Speech, Free Men, Frémont." In a losing effort Frémont nonetheless captured 33% of the popular vote 4to. Pen and ink on paper. Single sheet. Some old folds, very light soiling, old adhesion in lower blank margin, else fine. In half blue morocco folding case with gilt stamped blue morocco label on upper cover Price: USD 30,000.00 other currencies   order no. 43666    inquire

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