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American History Tellers

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Yosemite and Mariposa Grove

In 18 64, the house and senate passed a tiny bill with no objections. It was signed into law by president abraham lincoln just six weeks after james hutchings had poured his life savings into buying the upper hotel. The state legislature could still deny the grant when they reconvened in 18 66. But what did that mean for people like James hutchings? At the time he bought the upper hotel, the law merely required settlers to file claims for surveyed land at the united states land office - which is exactly what he did.

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