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570:. In 1856, Smith was appointed commander of the
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1298:Gen. Flores
1286:Cdre. Sloat
1278:(1846–1850)
1266:Don P. Pico
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1188:(1822–1846)
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1136:Capt. Roméu
1102:(1769–1822)
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