Item 1: Letter - O'Higgins to Don T. Toribio Legueno, March 28, 1840., 1820, 1840
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of two letters signed by Bernardo O'Higgins. The first is handset type, dated June 13, 1820, during O'Higgins' term as Supreme Director of Chile, and is addressed to Don Francisco Paurt and the Senate. This letter discusses the increase in troops sent on an expedition to Peru and solicits more funds from the Senate to support this tactic.
The second letter is of a more personal nature. It was hand-written by O'Higgins on March 28, 1840, late in O'Higgins' life. It is directed to José Toribio Legueño and regards personal matters such as the health of O'Higgins' sister Rosita and the well-being of Legueño's family. Both letters appear to be copies, and are written in Spanish.
The second letter is of a more personal nature. It was hand-written by O'Higgins on March 28, 1840, late in O'Higgins' life. It is directed to José Toribio Legueño and regards personal matters such as the health of O'Higgins' sister Rosita and the well-being of Legueño's family. Both letters appear to be copies, and are written in Spanish.
Dates
- 1820, 1840
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English Spanish
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 folder (2 items)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu