San Francisco newspaper editor (1822–1856) whose murder was the catalyst in the establishment of the second San Francisco Vigilance Committee and changed the politics of the city. Notarized DS, signed “James King of Wm,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 10 x 16.5, August 20, 1853. Mortgage agreement between James King of William and William Taylor covering a water lot between Spear and Front Streets on Mission Street in San Francisco. Signed on the last page by King. A small notary certificate is affixed to the bottom of the second page, with a typed caption taped to the bottom of the last page. In very good to fine condition, with a few partial separations along intersecting folds, some mild toning to first page, as well as a couple of old tape repairs. Accompanied by a softcover King mortgage ledger, 4.5 x 7.25, for the capital and private accounts of Jacob R. Snyder, dating from 1851–1852, and full of financial information. RR Auction COA.
