Sheriff Burney was the first choice for the Major to command the unit, but Burney declined due to his other responsibilities in Mariposa.
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After a force under Mariposa County Sheriff James Burney was found unequal to the task of defeating the Indians, Burney made an appeal to Governor John McDougal for help.
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