Malaspina expedition papers 1789-1795

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Malaspina expedition papers 1789-1795

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Documents relating to the voyage of scientific exploration, 1789-1794, conducted by the Italian mariner Alessandro (Alejandro) Malaspina, assisted by José Bustamente y Guerra, and sponsored by the Spanish crown. The expedition included stops in Trinidad, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, points along the coast of North America as far north as Nootka Sound, the Philippine Islands, Australia, and New Zealand. The documents relate to the American portion of the voyage as far as California and include documentation on inland explorations and the gathering of scientific data, including descriptions of conditions among the California missions. Also included are a group of items relating to preparations and supplies. Many documents were sent to or from the office of Spanish naval minister Antonio Valdés y Bazán. Some documents are contemporary copies.

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Valdés y Bazán, Antonio.

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Bustamente y Guerra, José, 1759-1825

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Malaspina, Alessandro, 1754-1809

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Malaspina was an Italian ship captain who explored for Spain. Valdés was the Spanish Minister for the Indies. From the description of Letters to Antonio Valdés, 1790-1791. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 78261192 Malaspina was an Italian ship captain who explored for Spain. Valdés was the Spanish Minister for the Indies. From the guide to the Letters to Antonio Valdés, 1790-1791., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) ...