Colección de Documentos Inéditos, 1. Letter of Motolinia to Emperor Charles V, January 2, 1555
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
Scholes’ photocopy of Colección de Documentos Inéditos para La Historia de México, by Joaquín García Icazbalceta and José Fernando Ramírez, published by J. M. Andrade, México, 1858-66, 2 Vols. His photocopy was made from a microfilm copy of the book belonging to Ralph Emerson Twitchell, of Santa Fe (stamped title page). (See - Zim Mfilm F1203 G21 1858 for reel of same).
These documents were transcribed directly from the originals, hence they are inéditos. They are in typed Spanish but not translated. They relate to the conquest of Mexico, Cortes, his soldiers, the early missions, the role of the caciques, treatment of the Indians, collection of tribute and relations between the Spaniards and the Indians in the Valley of Mexico.
These documents were transcribed directly from the originals, hence they are inéditos. They are in typed Spanish but not translated. They relate to the conquest of Mexico, Cortes, his soldiers, the early missions, the role of the caciques, treatment of the Indians, collection of tribute and relations between the Spaniards and the Indians in the Valley of Mexico.
Dates
- 1. Letter of Motolinia to Emperor Charles V, January 2, 1555
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English Spanish
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 54 boxes (24.3 cu. ft) + 16 oversize folders
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