Account by Father Morfi of his expedition to the Provincias Internas 1777 Aug. 4-1778 Nov. 9.

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Account by Father Morfi of his expedition to the Provincias Internas 1777 Aug. 4-1778 Nov. 9.

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Father Morfi's diary account from August 4, 1777 to Nov. 9, 1778 of his expedition with Teodoro de Croix to inspect and report on the state of the northern frontier provinces of Mexico.

[293] leaves, bound ; 32 cm.

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