Box 2
Contains 110 Results:
Document 171: Letter from Francisco Gil, Viceroy of Peru, to Valdés (1 page), 1790 November 16
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.
Document 172: Copy of document 171 (2 pages), 1790 November 16
Lima.
Document 173: Letter from Valdés to Malaspina (1 page), 1790 November 20
Thanking him for the scientific reports and recognizing important progress made during the expedition. San Lorenzo.
Document 174: "Nota" from Malaspina to Antonio Bonilla (1 page), 1790 November 30
Giving a detailed list of carpentry items and men required for work on the ships. Mexico City.
Document 175: Copy of document 174 (1 page), 1790 November 30
Mexico City.
Document 176: Letter from the Conde de Revilla Gigedo, Viceroy of New Spain, to Valdés (3 pages), 1790 December 4
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.
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
Document 178: Letter from Valdés to Malaspina (1 page), 1790 December 22
Document 179: Letter from Valdés to the Viceroy of New Spain [Conde de Revilla Gigedo] (2 pages), 1790 December 22
Advising him that Malaspina has been given orders to verify the supposed Maldonado Strait to the Atlantic. Madrid.