Document 202: Letter from Revilla Gigedo, Viceroy of New Spain, to Valdés (7 pages), 1791 May 7
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Confirming that Malaspina has arrived in Acapulco after a fifty-eight day journey from Realejo [Nicaragua] ; orders have been received by Malaspina regarding verification of the Atlantic Passage; meanwhile several naturalists have been left in Mexico to join Malaspina in Manila; other officials led by Dionisio Galiano are left for the purpose of charting geographical areas ; copies of accounts to be forwarded to Valdés. Signed by Revilla Gigedo. Mexico City.
Dates
- Creation: 1791 May 7
Creator
- From the Collection: Malaspina, Alessandro, 1754-1809 (Person)
- From the Collection: Bustamante y Guerra, José de, 1759-1825 (Person)
- From the Collection: Valdés y Bazán, Antonio, 1744-1816 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.5 Cubic Feet (2 legal document cases; 1 slim legal document case; 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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