SONOMA
\sənˈə͡ʊmə], \sənˈəʊmə], \s_ə_n_ˈəʊ_m_ə]\
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A Californian stronghold, taken June 14, 1846, without an engagement, by Ezekiel Merritt and twenty American soldiers of Captain Fremont's command. It is to be remembered in connection with the Bear Flag revolt in California, partially incited by Fremont. The fort, at the time of its capture, was ungarrisoned, being inhabited only by Colonel Vallejo, an old Mexican officer.
By John Franklin Jameson
