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Document 71: Letter from Valdés to Malaspina (1 page), 1791 October 29

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 71
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Acknowledging Malaspina's correspondence written between Lima and Acapulco; he gives his approval to Malaspina's decision to leave Dionisio Alcalá Galiano in New Spain for scientific purposes whilst the rest of the expedition is in the North. Marked "Por Duplicado." See documents 208, 212, 214 and 229. San Lorenzo.

Dates: 1791 October 29

Document 72: Letter from the Viceroy of Peru to Valdés (1 page), 1790 June 4

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 72
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Confirming the arrival of expedition in Puerto del Callao and that all necessary help has been given to Malaspina. A marginal note appears to be a draft of Valdés's reply dated 20 December 1790 in which he states that the King has been informed of the progress of the expedition. Lima.

Dates: 1790 June 4

Document 73: Letter from "El Presidente" (2 pages), 1790 June 5

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 73
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Confirming successful completion of mineralogical studies on mercury mines and departure of the expedition from Valparaíso to Coquimbo after having been given 60 pesos for expenses; reference is again made to the list of 32 deserters left by Malaspina. Letter received in Valdés's office 28 February 1791. Santiago de Chile.

Dates: 1790 June 5

Document 74: Letter from Luis de Córdova to Valdés (2 pages), 1790 June 22

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 74
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Informing him that the bill of lading and case of books sent by Mendoza from Paris have been forwarded to Mazarredo for his approval and counter-signature and are then to be forwarded in accordance with instructions. Isla de León.

Dates: 1790 June 22

Document 75: Letter from Valdés to Mendoza in Paris (1 page), 1790 June 5

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 75
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Acknowledging Mendoza's letter regarding documents to be sent to Malaspina. Madrid.

Dates: 1790 June 5

Document 76: Tagle Isasaga's copy of receipt for bread for Descubierta (1 page), 1790 September 28

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 76
Scope and Contents Issued at the Port of Callao on 31 August 1790 and of receipt for payment. Documents 76 to 164 are all signed by Juan Manuel Tagle Isasaga who was "Comisario de Guerra y Ministro de Real Hacienda y de Marina" (Minister for War and Marine and Treasury Minister). These copies indicate that nearly all the original documents were read and duly authorized by Malaspina ("visto bueno"). Document 171 suggests that these copies of accounts were sent by Francisco Gil, Viceroy of Peru, to Valdés....
Dates: 1790 September 28

Document 78: Tagle Isasaga's copy of receipt for payment for stowing twelve boxes (1 page), 1790 September 23

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 78
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Original document dated 29 May 1790. Lima.

Dates: 1790 September 23