Historical diary : Mexico : typescript, 1770 Oct. 24.

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Historical diary : Mexico : typescript, 1770 Oct. 24.

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Translation of Rufus C. Hopkins of manuscript in the Sutro Library. Report on the expedition led by Gaspar de Portola, 1769-1770, in search of Monterey. Includes papers relating to Miguel Costansó.

Originals : 2 v., 42 leaves ; 28 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (58 exposures) : negative (Rich. 486:12) and positive.

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Portola, Gaspar de.

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Portola was on the 1769 expedition which founded missions at San Diego and Monterey and served as the first Spanish governor of the Californias. From the description of DS, 1777 August 18 : Los Angeles. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 17738825 ...

Sutro Library

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Costansó, Miguel

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Engineer, cartographer, and historian. Costansó came to New Spain in 1764 and worked in the Corps of Engineers, during which time he produced important drawings of the Port of San Blas for the viceroy. His extensive knowledge of the Mexican coastline made him a valuable member of numerous expeditions to explore and occupy Alta California between 1768 and 1770. He also advised the viceroy on population and defense matters of California, designed presidios and government ...

Hopkins, Rufus Clement, 1816-

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