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Relation of the voyage made by the lieutenant Don Ignacio de Arteaga, to the coasts of California with Don Francisco Antonio Mourelle // Relacion del viage que en el año de 1779 hizo el teninente de Navi[gacion] D. Br Ignacio de Arteaga a la costas sepentrional a California…, February 11-November 21, 1779

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

This manuscript, written by Francisco Antonio Mourelle, describes the 1779 Northwest voyage led by Lieutenant Ignacio de Arteaga. They departed on February 11, 1779, from the port of San Blas and headed to the Northwest Coast of America, with stops along Alta California. There are several encounters with Indigenous people along the journey, as well as details of position at sea, weather, and location details. The ships returned to San Blas on November 21, 1779.

Dates

  • Creation: February 11-November 21, 1779

Extent

From the Collection: 2 boxes (.83 linear feet)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian

Repository Details

Part of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library Repository

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