Fernando Xavier de Rivera y Moncada papers, 1774-1781.

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Fernando Xavier de Rivera y Moncada papers, 1774-1781.

Official letters and reports, written mainly while military governor of California, 1774-1777, concerning activities at the presidio and mission of Monterey.

Originals : 1 portfolio.Copies : 1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 881:2) and positive.

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Norris, Thomas W. (Thomas Wayne)

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Rivera y Moncada, Fernando Xavier de, 1725-1781

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Fernando Xavier de Rivera y Moncada was a Captain in the service of Spain in Mexico during the late 18th century. From the description of Letter to Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa, 1776, May 25. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 760905863 Fernando Xavier de Rivera y Moncada served as Spanish Military Governor from 1774-1777. From the description of Letter to Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa , 1776, May 2. (Hunting...

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