Letters : to Fr. Raphael Verger / by Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa, 1774-1775.

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Letters : to Fr. Raphael Verger / by Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa, 1774-1775.

The 1774 letter to Fr. Raphael Verger, Guardian of the College of San Fernando, announces the appointment of Fr. Benito Sierra and Fr. Vicento de Santa Maria, chaplains for the exploration of the Pacific Coast north of Monterey, asssigns other Fathers, and details ships and funding (WA MSS 52). The 1775 letter to Fr. Verger and his answer are about the appointment of Fr. Vicente Santa Maria and Fr. Benito Sierra to the packet boats San Carlos and Principe that sailing to California (WA MSS 53).

7 p. (in 4 folders) ; 30 cm.

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Verger, Rafael José, 1722-1790

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Antonio María Bucareli y Ursúa was a Spanish official who is considered by many to be one of Mexico's top early viceroys. He was responsible for many administrative, economic, and commercial improvements in New Spain during the last half of the 18th century. From the description of Letters to Felipe Barri and Felipe de Neve, 1771-1776. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 758984226 ...

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