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Contratación, Casa de, 1515-1673

 Series

Scope and Contents

The Casa de Contratación (House of Trade) was the first administrative body created for the New World. It was commissioned to organize expeditions to America and was granted considerable authority and power.

New Spain: House of Trade, regulations, contracts, licences, disputes, accounts, Provisions, clothing, expenses for Indians who visited Spain with Hernan Cortes Appointment of Nuño de Guzman as contador. Ship inspection, 1522, from New Spain in Spain - Espiritu Santo, ore, cargo, passengers, License to Viceroy Antonio Mendoza to bring over a Negro slave and horses; License to Francisco Vazquez de Corondo to bring over a white Christian slave.

Guatemala: Caciques protesting tribute, as citizens of Castilla not have to pay it; Guatemala, Indian rights, conditions; Guatemala, license of Alonso Zapata de Lujan, to go to Chiapas, as alcalde mayor.

Dates

  • 1515-1673

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English Spanish French Mayan

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 23 boxes (20.5 cu. ft.) 217 volumes, 107 microfilm reels, 2 boxes DVDs

Creator

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