Papers concerning the 1693 expedition to Pensacola Bay 1693-1788

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Papers concerning the 1693 expedition to Pensacola Bay 1693-1788

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Papers, 1693-1753, relating to the scientific expedition of 1693 to Pensacola Bay led by Andres de Pez accompanied by Carlos Siguenza y Gongora, with other transcripts of documents, 1689-1753, relating to Pensacola or Siguenza's journey; and the Records of the Real Tribunal de Mexico, 1784-1788, relative to the transcribing of these documents

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Pez, Andrés de, 1653-1723

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Sigüenza y Góngora, Carlos de, 1645-1700

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Poet, author, mathematician, historian, geographer. Born 1645 and died 1700 in Mexico City. Entered Society of Jesus 1660, took vows 1662, and left the order in 1667 or 1669. In 1672 became catedrático of astrology and mathematics at the University of Mexico. Ordained as priest in 1673. Chaplain of the Hospital del Amor de Dios from 1682 until his death. Wrote description of June 8, 1692, riot in protest of corn prices, during which he saved government archives from burning. As royal geographer...