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Signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga

When
13 January 1847
Where
Campo de Cahuenga
Part of
Treaty of Cahuenga ends the California campaign

Frémont accepted Pico's surrender at the Campo de Cahuenga, ending the fighting in California.

On January 13, 1847, Frémont accepted Andrés Pico's surrender, signing the Treaty of Cahuenga. This agreement ended the Conquest of California and established a ceasefire between Californios and Americans. Pico, acting as governor, negotiated protections for his people.

Sources

  1. Treaty of Cahuenga Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
  2. John C. Frémont Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
  3. Andrés Pico Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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