June 11, 1815 is the birthday of Latina writer Angustias de la Guerra Ord, in San Diego, California. Ord’s book, “Occurrences in Hispanic California”, is an important documentary record of the transition of California from Spanish-Mexican ownership to US statehood. Ord personally knew the major actors in this period of intrigue and betrayal. She was… Continue reading Angustias de la Guerra Ord, Chronicler of California