Documents for the history of Mexico, circa 1524-1855.

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Documents for the history of Mexico, circa 1524-1855.

A great miscellany, from the time of Hernán Cortés through the exploration of the Pacific Coast and the occupation of Texas, the northern provinces, California, to the Gadsden Purchase. From the Archivo General de la Nación, Mexico. Typescript (carbon copy), selected items of which at head of title is Mexico, Archivo General de la Nación and on binding: Inquisition in Yucatan.

Originals: 12 cartons, 204 volumes (circa 60 linear feet)Copies: Copy of folders 0685-0686 in Carton 6 from "Inquisicion" section, Archivo General de la Nacion, Mexico: 1 microfilm reel : negative (BNEG Box 1977) and positive.

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