Jose Sepulveda was born at the San Gabriel Mission on what is now the State of California.  In 1864, Jose Sepulveda sold 50,000 acres to Benjamin and Thomas Flint, Llewellyn Bixby, and James Irvine for $18,000.  Part of the holdings of Jose Sepulveda included the 31,629 acre known as Palos Verdes Rancho.  Translated from Spanish: Friend. Do me the favor of sending me twelve and a half pounds of sugar, affectionately and at your service, Jose L. Sepulveda, Nov. 17, 1866.  This Jose Sepelveda autograph image is a historic reflection of history in Los Angeles.  Translated from Spanish: Friend, Do me the favor of sending