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Letter Signed by Count de Paredes, Viceroy of New Spain, dated May 21, 1681 // Don Thomas Antonio Lorenzo Manuel Manrrique de la Cerda…, May 21, 1681

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

The Viceroy of New Spain Tomás de la Cerda, more commonly known as Count de Paredes, transmits information from the Royal Officials of Vera Cruz as to the total expenses for the conversion and settlement in California. He attributes the attainment of carpenters, sailors, and fishers in the Sinaloa port to the coast of California.

Dates

  • Creation: May 21, 1681

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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