El Encino (the live-oak). See page [211].

Ensenada (bay), used often by the Spaniards in referring to a large, wide-open bay.

Entre Napa (between Napa), the name of a land grant referring to the land between Napa Creek and Napa River.

Entre Napa ó Rincón de los Carneros, combined name of two land grants (between Napa or corner of the sheep).

Escalón (step), is the name of a place twenty miles from Stockton, on the Santa Fé Road. According to Mr. Romane Moll, a resident of Escalón, the word is used in the sense of “stepping-stone,” and was taken from a city in Mexico, where an important battle was fought during the recent revolution.

Escondido (hidden). See page [43].

El Escorpión (the scorpion).

Esmeralda (emerald). See page [330].

Espada (sword). See page [102].

Esparto (a sort of tough feather grass). See page [283].