Letters and notes on Louisiana, Madrid, 1799 Apr 14-May 15.

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Letters and notes on Louisiana, Madrid, 1799 Apr 14-May 15.

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Drafts of letters and documents concerning conditions in Louisiana (addressed to Miguel Cayetano Solér). The first, a letter dated 1799 Apr 14, requests more information and maps of the territorial boundaries of Louisiana. A second and longer draft to Soler, dated 1799 May 15, refers to a report by Luis Vilemont on the political climate of Louisiana, discusses the need for increasing the population and the difficulties presented by Indian hostilities, and touches on the negotiations taking place with the Americans. An undated document refers to the French threat to conquer New Spain, and a second cites several articles concerning Louisiana from unnamed sources.

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Soler, Miguel Cayetano

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Miguel Cayetano Soler was a Spanish politician who served as Secretary of State and in the Office of Finance during the early 19th century. From the description of Letter to Miguel José de Azanza, 1800, January 16. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 768433640 From the description of Letter to José de Iturrigaray, 1807, May 11. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 772628074 ...

Requena, Francisco

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