When Mexican forces in California capitulated on January 13, they did not do so to Stockton or Kearny, but to Stockton's aide, Lt. Col. John C. Frémont.
They did not do so to Stockton or Kearny, but to Stockton's aide. Mexican forces in California capitulated on January 13. Stockton's aide was Lt. Col. John C. Frémont.