Contract Between Don Juan de Oñate Señor and Don Luis de Velasco, Viceroy of this New Spain 1595 //Aliento que Don Juan de Oñate Vez de cacatecas saze con el Rey n[uest]ró señor sobre el descubrimiento y población del nuevo Mexico. Echa por el S[eñor] Don Luis De Velazco Virrey de la nueva españa 1595, 1595
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Provides in detail the quantitative provisions provided by Don Juan de Oñate on the journey to New Mexico, and what laws were to be governed by him as leader of the expedition. Each section describes the viceroy's and Don Juan de Onate's agreements, with instructions based on arrests of civilians or enemies, subjugation of Indigenous tribes, and duties as appointed governor of New Spain.
Dates
- Creation: 1595
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