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Manuscripts
This manuscript is a decree by King Philip V regarding the creation of two new bishopries in the territory of New Spain. The verso of the final page contains instructions regarding the decree, dated 1726, July 20, written and signed by Juan de Acuña. In Spanish. Signed Yo el Rey.
mssHM 27236
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Manuscripts
This letter concerns land grants in Alta California. In Spanish.
mssHM 4087
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Manuscripts
This letter concerns the promotion of a ship captain. In Spanish.
mssHM 4086
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Manuscripts
HM 4046 (dated May 8) proposes an armistice between Spain and rebelling Indians in Sonora and Sinaloa, and offers the Indians amnesty. HM 4047 (dated June 17) is a four-part proclamation, and concerns royal warehouses, freightage aboard ships, the annual fair at Guymas, and the mining and sale of salt. In Spanish.
mssHM 4046-4047
Rare Books
Page 1 of the image depicts a miner to the left of a tree with the letter sheet title repeated on a sign. The miner is saying: "Wonder which of these onlikely roads nears off tu Hangtown? Helloa! A guide-board, sartin." A bear is going off at the right. Below this image is the preamble and by-laws of the Miners' Decree. "HE. Anthony." text, below image. Stamped text to the left of the title. Page 2 of the image is a continuation of the text of the Miners' Decree. "Published at Stiles' New Book and Stationer's Hall, Broad St., Nevada."--text, below image. Paper color: buff.
48052:079
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After being taken prisoner in California, Noriega promises in writing "not to take arms against the United States of North America or the Residents of California." In Spanish. Includes translation into English, in the hand of John Augustus Sutter.
mssHM 540