Description
This collection consists of letters,
documents, and one map (all in Spanish) assembled in 1794 for the
Conde de Revilla Gigedo.
It consists mostly of official correspondence (1765-72) between Spanish statesman José de Gálvez (1720-1794) and the successive
viceroys of Mexico,
dealing with the organization of the expeditions sent to San Diego and Monterey to occupy California, the efforts to enlarge
the frontiers of
New Spain and subdue the Indians in Sonora and Sinaloa, and the removal of the Jesuit missionaries from Lower California.
Background
Spanish statesman José de Gálvez (1720-1787) was sent in 1765 by Charles III to New Spain
(Mexico) as Visitador-General in order to effect administrative and financial
reforms. Along with the new viceroy, Carlos Francisco de Croix, Galvez undertook
improvements, including the reorganization of the tax system, the strengthening of
the northern frontier, and the Spanish occupation of Alta California.
Extent
734 pieces in 11 boxes
2 oversize folders
Restrictions
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the researcher.
Availability
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