Box 1
Contains 90 Results:
Document 71: Letter from Valdés to Malaspina (1 page), 1791 October 29
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.
Document 72: Letter from the Viceroy of Peru to Valdés (1 page), 1790 June 4
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.
Document 73: Letter from "El Presidente" (2 pages), 1790 June 5
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.
Document 74: Letter from Luis de Córdova to Valdés (2 pages), 1790 June 22
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.
Document 75: Letter from Valdés to Mendoza in Paris (1 page), 1790 June 5
Acknowledging Mendoza's letter regarding documents to be sent to Malaspina. Madrid.
Document 76: Tagle Isasaga's copy of receipt for bread for Descubierta (1 page), 1790 September 28
Document 77: Tagle Isasaga's copy of account of treasury funds handed over to Malaspina for expenses incurred by two ships (1 page), 1790 September 23
Originally dated 20 September 1790. Lima.
Document 78: Tagle Isasaga's copy of receipt for payment for stowing twelve boxes (1 page), 1790 September 23
Original document dated 29 May 1790. Lima.
Document 79: Tagle Isasaga's copy of account for transportation of boxes from Cádiz to Callao (1 page), 1790 September 23
Originally dated 16 May 1790. Lima.
Document 80: Tagle Isasaga's copy of detailed account for ironmongery, wood, wax, lead, tin, and tar (2 pages), 1790 September 23
Original document dated 18 September 1790. Lima.