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Includes printed and manuscript material written in Spanish and originating from Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in North America and South America. The collection is currently being processed and new items will be added on an ongoing basis. For this reason, the indicated date range is approximate at this point. This collection has multiple creators, which have not been indexed at this time.

Scope and Contents A printed order of the 'Junta de Obras y Bosque' (Works and Forestry Board), issued in Madrid on April 14, 1761, by D. Pedro Manuel de Vera, the secretary of the Board and then by Don Juan Phelipe de Castanos, Zaragoza, on 1 May, 1761. The order explains that, beginning January 16, 1761, hunting using greyhound dogs would be prohibited unless a licensed by the Board. Licensing conditions depended on profession, status and the total number of dogs in the villages. The order was supposed to be...

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The manuscript may be an official document from Peru during Spanish colonial rule. The document is in Spanish and is signed by Don Francisco de Borjas, who may have been the Viceroy of Peru when it was written. The first seven pages of the document are missing and it contains approximately 80 pages.

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11 documents written in Spanish.

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This document relates financial information for shepherds and employees of a ranch in Peru. It includes wages paid for shepherds to maintain a herd of 1560 sheep, as well as deductions from the salary of one shepherd for the loss of several sheep on his watch.

Scope and Contents The dissertation outlines plans for the transport of water from the Rio Jamapa to the new city of Veracruz. Don Miguel Vendrell y Puig presented his mathematical dissertation to VSS which the town council/hall held on September 4, 1794. He begins by expressing thanks for the powerful recommendation [?] given to him by Attorney General Don [?] Lagoa de Miranda so that he could compile some useful ideas for the transport of water to this city. He mentions the Caballero Don Pedro Gorostisa who...

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Land records from Spain, likely concerning the sale of property.

Scope and Contents The document concerns the reconstruction costs for a major area of Puerto Rico's defenses, started in 1767 by Alejandro O'Reilly, who was appointed by King Charles III as an advisor for the work on one of the Spanish Empire's most valuable ports. He initiated a twenty-year renovation effort and outlines the work for the forts San Cristobal and el Morro. Two drafts list the total cost of all works performed by year for 1767 to 1800. The defenses had also suffered damages in the 1787...

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The contract is between a fifteen-year-old Chinese boy and three men to work in Havana, Cuba, as a so-called "coolie," (contract laborer) for 10 years in exchange for his passage, a small monthly wage, and room and board.

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Letter sent between cousins in Galicia.

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The last will and testament, dated September 14, 1605, of Doña Melchora de los Reyes, from Toledo, Spain. She was the wife of Francisco de Escobar, the doctor of the city of Toledo. Included in the document are various clauses that Doña Melchora de los Reyes established for her funeral. At the end of the document, there is an entry from 1611 referring to the 1605 testament that is signed by the Bishop of Troya. See also Memorial of Doctor D. Francisco de Escobar for related information.

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The manuscript, dated 1772-1774, regards a lawsuit between a man and his mother-in-law, both inhabitants of Tarrega, Catalonia, Spain. The man claims that he is entitled to the inheritance that his deceased wife would have received.

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Manuscript from Toledo, Spain containing information about the affairs of the Convento de Santa Ana and Monasterio de San Agustín, relating to two families. It includes the discussion of several properties and houses.

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Letter from Toledo, Spain regarding the dowry of Lady Teresa de Alarce and Don Miguel de Carrion. It includes an inventory of assets of the bride's family that will be delivered to the husband to help support the couple financially.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes printed and manuscript material written in Spanish and originating from Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in North America and South America. The collection is currently being processed and new items will be added on an ongoing basis. For this reason, the indicated date range is approximate at this point. This collection has multiple creators, which have not been indexed at this time.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes printed and manuscript material written in Spanish and originating from Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in North America and South America. The collection is currently being processed and new items will be added on an ongoing basis. For this reason, the indicated date range is approximate at this point. This collection has multiple creators, which have not been indexed at this time.

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The content details an agreement between the towns of Milagro Navarra and Alfaro La Rioja regarding their respective property. The agreement lays out rules and fines for breaking the rules. The rules govern such activities as hunting, cattle grazing, and harvesting crops. Acc. 2011.722

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes printed and manuscript material written in Spanish and originating from Spain and Spanish-speaking countries in North America and South America. The collection is currently being processed and new items will be added on an ongoing basis. For this reason, the indicated date range is approximate at this point. This collection has multiple creators, which have not been indexed at this time.