Bishop had also acquired Fornander's own papers and voluminous notes, which he gave to the Bernice P. Bishop Museum, founded in memory of his wife.

In 1463, the Bishop of Constance acquired the entire bailiwick of Horn.

However, historical records indicate that Bishop actually acquired the subject property in 1841, with the house form buildings in place the following year.

In 1302 the Bishop of Konstanz acquired the vogtei rights over both villages.

In 1892, Bishop acquired Rancho Sisquoc in Santa Barbara County.

Bishop also acquired the Dallas and Oak Cliff Elevated Railway to gain access to Dallas.

It records that, in exchange for an estate, the Bishop of Västerås acquired a 12.5% interest in the mine.

Then, in the 14th Century, the Bishop of Como acquired the right to tithe in Massagno and land in Gerso.

In 1459 William Waynflete, the Bishop of Winchester acquired the patronage of the priory.