 Joseph Gale and his company from the Oregon Country wanted cattle to drive back up north, and Limantour wanted a schooner.In a three-way deal, Vallejo purchased the Gale's schooner "Star of Oregon" for 350 cows, and then transferred ownership to Limantour.In 1853, Limantour filed claims at the Public Land Commission for 47 square leagues (200,000 acres) of Mexican land grants.