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Viceroy Don Luis de Velasco, , Mexico City., 18 June 1608

 File — Page: 7-10

Scope and Contents

Background and decree to replace Don Juan de Oñate as the governor of New Mexico. Document includes instructions for eight soldiers to go to New Mexico with Father Lazaro Ximenez. Decree includes the appointment of Captain Juan Martinez to replace Oñate. Instructions to Martinez among which he is to treat Oñate with respect.

Dates

  • 18 June 1608

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Spanish.

Access Restrictions

None

Extent

From the Collection: .25 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository

Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
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Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
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