These rooms were used by Captain Sutter himself and by his people.

He had a blacksmith's shop, carpenter's shop, etc., and other rooms where the women made blankets.

Sutter was monarch of all he surveyed, and had authority to inflict punishment even unto death, a power he did not fail to use.

He had horses, cattle, and sheep, and of these he gave liberally and without price to all in need.

He caused to be driven into our camp a beef and some sheep, which were slaughtered for our use.