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The Viceroy outlines regulations to be observed for lighting the streets of Mexico. Dated 1790, April 6-7. In Spanish.
mssHM 16281
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Manuscript made by order of the Count de Rivella Gigedo, Viceroy of Mexico, containing the secret instructions received by the Viceroy from the King and Council of the Indies, as to the government of Mexico.
mssHM 228
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This manuscript is an English translation of a letter from the Conde de Revillagigedo to the Duque de Alcudia, dated 1793, April 12, outlining various details related to the exploration of California and other regions of New Spain. The translation was done in 1898, April 22, and is signed by Francisco de Thoma, the translator. Pages 1 and 3 are missing.
mssHM 296
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The two letters, which concern administrative deals for New Spanish colonies, are numbered 218 and 857, and are both dated 1793, April 30. In Spanish.
mssHM 4107-4108
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Originated in Sonora and promulgated in Chihauhua on November 14, 1789, Pitic (now Hermosillo), a new settlement under the protection of the Presidio of San Miguel de Orcasitas was ordered to proceed in accordance to the directions contained in the plan. Transcribed and signed by Juan Gasiot y Miralles, 14 Noviembre 1789.
mssHM 4104