In 1867, the several hundred appreciative employees of General Banning -- widely acknowledged as the founder of the Port of Los Angeles -- presented him with a fine gift. As recounted in the Wilmington Journal in February 1867:
The instrument is of fine American manufacture, and finished in the highest style of art...The presentation was made by Capt. E.E. Hewitt...The General, in response, replied in a very happy and felicitous manner, and was several times interrupted by the applause of those present.
The testimony was worthily bestowed, and was the free-will offering of those who, knowing Gen. Banning, wished to attest their appreciation of the workingman's friend."
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Hi Dennis,
I am a descendant of James Johnson who built an Adobe home in 1836 along side the hide house I did a presentation years ago for the historical society. This family ran harbor operations from that home during the Mexican period.Had the last few living San Nicolas Island Native Americans living with them amd working as servants in that home. Rented the hide house to Banning. Very interesting history. Call me if you are interested. 707-787-8156
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