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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Manuscripts
Charles III letter to José de Gálvez
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
This collection of manuscripts includes items of King Charles III of Spain and Joaquín de Montserrat, the marqués of Cruillas, concerning the duties of José de Gálvez, dated March 10 through August 1, 1756. In Spanish.
mssHM 4050
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José de Gálvez writes to Bernardo de Gálvez about improvements in New Spanish commerce. In Spanish.
mssHM 4062
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This manuscript is a petition to de Gálvez, signed by de Viniegra, de Arguello, and de Azanza. In Spanish.
mssHM 4057
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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
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This letter appoints José Francisco de Ortega as syndic of the California Missions for the College of San Fernando. With pressed paper seal of the college. In Spanish.
mssHM 8061
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This extensive report of Beleña's work in New Spain includes transcripts of letters to José de Gálvez and Carlos Francisco de Croix, details of the administration of the New Spanish colonies, Beleña's report to the King of Spain, details of expeditions to Monterey, California, and Sonora, information regarding Franciscan and Jesuit missionaries, and the management of tobacco depositories and salt mines. In Spanish.
mssHM 1545