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Manuscript/Mixed Material Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal letter to the president and members of the Council of the Indies

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Title

  • Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal letter to the president and members of the Council of the Indies

Names

  • The King [Philip II of Spain]

Created / Published

  • Brussels, February 15, 1557

Headings

  • -  New Spain--Politics and government
  • -  Catholic Church--Bishops--Appointment, call, and election
  • -  Manuscripts

Genre

  • Manuscripts

Notes

  • -  The King is replying to the Council's letter of December 14, 1556, concerning a number of matters.

Medium

  • 2 leaves

Source Collection

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

Repository

  • Manuscript Division

Digital Id

Online Format

  • pdf
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