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Contains 110 Results:

Document 171: Letter from Francisco Gil, Viceroy of Peru, to Valdés (1 page), 1790 November 16

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 81
Scope and Contents

Confirming the arrival of the ships in Callao on 5 June and enclosing accounts sent to him by Tagle Isasaga. See documents 76 to 164. Lima.

Dates: 1790 November 16
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Mss 2814, Malaspina expedition papers

Document 172: Copy of document 171 (2 pages), 1790 November 16

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 82
Scope and Contents

Lima.

Dates: 1790 November 16
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Mss 2814, Malaspina expedition papers

Document 173: Letter from Valdés to Malaspina (1 page), 1790 November 20

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 83
Scope and Contents

Thanking him for the scientific reports and recognizing important progress made during the expedition. San Lorenzo.

Dates: 1790 November 20
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Mss 2814, Malaspina expedition papers

Document 174: "Nota" from Malaspina to Antonio Bonilla (1 page), 1790 November 30

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 84
Scope and Contents

Giving a detailed list of carpentry items and men required for work on the ships. Mexico City.

Dates: 1790 November 30
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Mss 2814, Malaspina expedition papers

Document 175: Copy of document 174 (1 page), 1790 November 30

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 85
Scope and Contents

Mexico City.

Dates: 1790 November 30
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Mss 2814, Malaspina expedition papers

Document 176: Letter from the Conde de Revilla Gigedo, Viceroy of New Spain, to Valdés (3 pages), 1790 December 4

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 86
Scope and Contents

Referring to Malaspina's letter from Lima listing requirements for the expedition and confirming that the orders have been passed on to the President of Guatemala; the items are to be collected in San Blas or Realejo and are needed for the journey to Northern California. Signed by Revilla Gigedo; see documents 174 and 175. Mexico City.

Dates: 1790 December 4
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Mss 2814, Malaspina expedition papers

Document 177: Extract of a letter reporting on a journey made by Pineda and Née to Monte Chimborazo and the Volcan de Nicaragua to observe the flora, minerals and meteorological conditions (2 pages), 1790 December 10

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 87
Scope and Contents On arrival at the peak of the Volcan de Nicaragua they hear the deafening sound of flames "como si fuera de una grande hornada de gavilla" but they were unable to reach the top of the Chimborazo on account of the heavy snow and rain storms; in Santa Elena they find mineral oil which they suggest will be useful in medicine and they believe that the discovery of gigantic pre-historic bones could be important in the study of natural history; they make a collection of plants and animals but...
Dates: 1790 December 10
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Mss 2814, Malaspina expedition papers

Document 178: Letter from Valdés to Malaspina (1 page), 1790 December 22

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 88
Scope and Contents Acknowledging Malaspina's letters of 27 April and 3 June from Coquimbo and Lima; Malaspina is asked to verify the supposed Maldonado Strait from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean by navigating around Northern Kamchatka and to change any previous plans he may have had in accordance with the King's wishes; Valdés encloses a report published in France to aid Malaspina with this verification. A footnote indicates that copies of this letter have been sent to the ports of Acapulco and San Blas....
Dates: 1790 December 22
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Mss 2814, Malaspina expedition papers

Document 179: Letter from Valdés to the Viceroy of New Spain [Conde de Revilla Gigedo] (2 pages), 1790 December 22

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 89
Scope and Contents

Advising him that Malaspina has been given orders to verify the supposed Maldonado Strait to the Atlantic. Madrid.

Dates: 1790 December 22
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Mss 2814, Malaspina expedition papers

Document 180: Letter from Revilla Gigedo to Valdés (8 pages), 1791 January 13

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 90
Scope and Contents Informing him that Malaspina has requested certain items such as wood and paper, and a painter to replace Pozo who has remained in Lima due to sickness; the Viceroy has contacted the Director of the Academia de San Carlos and they have recommended one Tomas Suria; Malaspina has asked for money to cover expenses before setting off for the Philippines and has advised that visas from the Russian Court have not yet been received (as they have from London and Paris); Malaspina is also to receive...
Dates: 1791 January 13
Found in: Oregon Historical Society Research Library / Mss 2814, Malaspina expedition papers

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