Documents concerning the administration of the viceroyalty of New Spain under the conde de Revillagigedo [microform] 1783-1794 (bulk 1790-1794)

Newberry Library

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The Newberry was founded on July 1, 1887 and opened for business on September 6 of that year. The Newberry’s establishment came about because of a contingent provision in the will of Chicago businessman Walter L. Newberry (1804-68), which left what later amounted to approximately $2.2 million for the foundation of a “free, public” library on the north side of the Chicago River, if his two children died without issue. After the deaths of Mr. Newberry’s daughters and then, in 1885, of his widow, t...

Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)

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Charles IV, King of Spain, 1748-1819

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Charles IV ruled as king of Spain from 1788-1808, a period of upheaval during the French Revolution. He was deposed by Napoleon and spent the rest of his life in exile. From the description of Royal Cídula, 1800, December 22. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 768430538 ...

Revillagigedo, Juan Vicente Güémez Pacheco de Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo, conde de, 1740-1799

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Juan Vicente Guémez Pacheco de Padilla Horcasitas y Aguayo, the count of Revillagigedo, served as the Viceroy of Mexico during the late 18th century. From the description of Reglamento para el govierno que ha de observarse en el alumbrado de las Calles de Mexico, 1790, April 6-7. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 761929685 From the description of Letters to the Conde del Campo de Alange and Antonio Valdés y Bazán, 1793, Apr...

New Spain. Viceroy (1789-1794 : Revillagigedo)

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Fifty-second viceroy of New Spain, considered one of the most judicious and capable. During his five years in office, Revillagigedo made major improvements in the urban infrastructure of Mexico and other cities; he undertook important engineering projects such as roads and bridges; he developed the natural resources, agriculture and commerce of the area; and strengthened the public treasury. He was an important educational force, supporting scientific expeditions and org...

Floridablanca, José Moñino y Redondo, conde de, 1728-1808

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José Moñino y Redondo, Conde de Floridablanca, was a successful criminal prosecutor who was named Spanish ambassador to Pope Clement XIV in 1772. He became chief minister of King Charles III in 1777 where he initiated reforms in bureaucracy, education, and foreign policy. He was driven from power in 1792 by the Aragonese faction at court, but returned to authority briefly after the Napoleonic invasion of 1808. From the description of Conde de Floridablanca report, 1788-1789. (Louis...

King, James F., 1926-

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Valdés y Bazan, Antonio, 1744-1816.

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Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798

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Spanish diplomat. From the description of Regulation of Diego de Gardoqui, 1793. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454126 Diego Gardoqui was a Spanish administrator. He, along with John Jay, was involved with the Jay-Gardoqui Treaty of 1789, which related to Spanish navigation of the Mississippi River. From the description of Letters to the marqués de Branciforte, 1796, March 21. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 7...

Bajamar, Antonio Porlier y Sopranis, marqués de, 1722-1813.

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Godoy, Manuel de, príncipe de la Paz, 1767-1851

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Spanish statesman. From the description of Contemporary copies of letters in French translation (15) : Aranjuez, Madrid, etc., to Joachim Murat, 1807 Jan. 27-1808 Mar. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269594203 From the description of Autograph signature countersigning letter of Queen Maria Louisa : Aranjeuz, to Prince Borghese, 1795 Jan. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269592587 Manuel de Godoy served twice as the prime minister of Spain in the late 18th and e...

Campo Alange, Manuel José Antonio Hilario Negrete y de la Torre, conde de, 1736-1818.

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Lerena, Pedro López de Lerena, conde de, 1734-1792.

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Flores, Manuel Antonio, -1799

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Branciforte, Miguel de la Grúa y Talamanca, marqués de, approximately 1755-1812

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Miguel de la Grúa y Talamanca is considered one of the most corrupt viceroys in the history of the New Spanish colonies. He served as viceroy from 1794-1798. From the description of Letter to Manuel Godoy, 1796, January 12. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 767532842 ...