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Manuscript/Mixed Material Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal cedula to [Pedro Moya de Contreras], archbishop of Mexico

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Title

  • Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal cedula to [Pedro Moya de Contreras], archbishop of Mexico

Names

  • The King [Philip II of Spain]

Created / Published

  • Madrid, January 24, 1575

Headings

  • -  Latin America--History
  • -  New Spain--Politics and government
  • -  Catholic Church--Finance
  • -  Manuscripts

Genre

  • Manuscripts

Notes

  • -  The King informs the archbishop that the Viceroy had reported that the cedula regarding the construction of the cathedral had specified that the assessment for construction should be made only for the amount which exceeded the share of the tithes which was set aside for construction. But reportedly this part of the tithes was being used for singers, choirboys, musicians, vestments, and other expenses. The King is writing separately to the Viceroy instructing him to see that construction is continued and only that which is necessary for divine worship be taken from the income of the cathedral, taking into account necessary moderation. The rest is to be spent on the construction, and an accounting of expenditures to date is to be sent immediately, followed by an annual report of expenditures. The King charges the archbishop to importune the Viceroy to fulfill the cedula. He is also instructed to see that the accounts are made each year and sent to the King.

Medium

  • 1 leaf

Source Collection

  • Hans Peter Kraus collection of Spanish American documents, 1433-1877

Repository

  • Manuscript Division

Digital Id

Online Format

  • pdf
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The King Philip Ii Of Spain. Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal cedula to Pedro Moya de Contreras, archbishop of Mexico. Madrid, 1575. Manuscript/Mixed Material. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/mss31013-07700/.

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The King Philip Ii Of Spain. (1575) Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal cedula to Pedro Moya de Contreras, archbishop of Mexico. Madrid. [Manuscript/Mixed Material] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/mss31013-07700/.

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The King Philip Ii Of Spain. Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal cedula to Pedro Moya de Contreras, archbishop of Mexico. Madrid, 1575. Manuscript/Mixed Material. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/mss31013-07700/>.