Box 1

Scope and Content From the Collection: Collection of Mexican decrees compiled by the friars of the Curate of Oaxaca. The ledger includes documents from 1815 to 1852, comprising numerous official decrees and Church communications to keep the members of the curate informed about the most important news. Documents cover relevant eras of Mexican Independence, the war with Texas, War with the United States. Some examples: Viceroy absolution to anyone who formed part of the insurgent revolt, 1815; Abolition of the Inquisition...