The key date is April 6, 1863; Chapter CLIX; Section 68; This citation was taken from the Generl Laws of the State of CA. by theodore H. Hittell, which was troublesome to scan.The key date is April 6, 1863; Chapter CLIX; Section 68; This citation was taken from the Generl Laws of the State of CA. by theodore H. Hittell, which was troublesome to scan.