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Joaquín Cañete letter to Francisco Aguiar

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    José Joaquín Arrillaga letter to Joseph Pérez Fernández

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    This manuscript consists of orders from Arrillaga to take affidavits of four prisoners of the English vessel known as the Betsy of London. See HM 4109 for more details. In Spanish.

    mssHM 4110

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    José Joaquín Arrillaga letter to Felipe Antonio de Goycoechea

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    This letter refers to the pretensions of the United States concerning California as expressed by James Monroe, and advises preparations for any hostile move the United States may make. In Spanish.

    mssHM 16561

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    Benecia Francisca Carrillo Vallejo letter to Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo

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    In this letter to her husband, Benecia Vallejo informs him that she and their two children, Adela and Plato, have arrived in San Francisco. In Spanish. With end notes, in English and Spanish, written and signed by Adela Vallejo and Plato Vallejo.

    mssHM 19393

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    José Joaquín Arrillaga letter to unidentified addressee

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    This letter, written to an unknown addressee, concerns the immoral conduct of Joaquin Marquez and Tomas Cota and how cases of adultery and other crimes should be dealt with in the future. Dated 1791, October 31.

    mssHM 16560

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    Francisco García Diego y Moreno letter to Francisco Pablo Vázquez

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    In this letter, Francisco García Diego y Moreno writes of administrative issues and news concerning the California missions. In Spanish.

    mssHM 52267

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    José Dario Argüello letters to José Joaquín de Arrillaga and Felipe Antonio de Goycoechea

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    HM 16556 is dated 1795, December 31 and addressed to José Joaquín de Arrillaga, and concerns an expedition to Monterey. HM 16557, dated 1804, December 28, and addressed to Felipe Antonio de Goycoechea, concerns explorations plans of the Americans, and the possible ramifications thereof. HM 16558, also addressed to de Goycoechea and dated 1814, August 5, informs him of the death of de Arrillaga and the subsequent taking over of his duties until further orders are received. In Spanish.

    mssHM 16556-16558