Malaspina expedition papers, 1789-1795.

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Malaspina expedition papers, 1789-1795.

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Records pertaining to the expedition of 1789-1793, including cover letters, instructions and financial statements, correspondence documenting administration and equipping of the expeditions, shipments of scientific instruments and natural history specimens, failure to find the Northwest Passage, inland exploration of Ecuador, Argentina, and Mexico, mapping of Patagonian Coast, and other activities of the expedition. Of special interest are descriptions of conditions among the California missions. Many documents were sent to or from the office of the Spanish naval minister Antonio Valdés y Bazǹ. Some items are contemporary copies.

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Valdés y Bazǹ, Antonio.

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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) ...

Bustamente y Guerra, José, 1759-1825

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