Mexico City and Spanish government manuscripts and miscellaneous 1628-1823.

Collection of documents varies widely. Documents include the following: papal documents, apostolic briefs, lists of indulgences, lists of assignments in new provinces, correspondence concerning affairs and operating directives at various missions, royal correspondence including proclamations with l...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:Spanish
Created: 1628-1823.
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Summary:Collection of documents varies widely. Documents include the following: papal documents, apostolic briefs, lists of indulgences, lists of assignments in new provinces, correspondence concerning affairs and operating directives at various missions, royal correspondence including proclamations with local interpretations, documents dealing with routine proceedings at various mission, a play entitled "Miracle Play" written in Nahuatl by Joseph Joachim de Anza, and a map of New Spain.
Item Description:Manuscript 3 has severe book worm damage and all pages have dark stains from unknown liquid.
Title from Academy of American Franciscan History.
Manuscript in file folder 3 has severe book worm damage and dark stains fom unknown liquid.
Manuscripts in file folders 10 and 17 are stored with AAFH flat manuscripts in Rare Size 9.
Manuscript in file folder 3 is the handwritten play in Nahuatl.
Manuscript in file folder 10 is a map of New Spain (Mexico and Gulf of Mexico) from 1769 (printed in 1770) (Currently undergoing conservation)
Physical Description:1 box (27 items) ; 39 x 27 x 7 cm.
Access:For use only in the Archives/Special Collections Reading Room in Copley Library.