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

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Title

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

Names

  • The King [Philip II of Spain]

Created / Published

  • San Lorenzo el Real [the Escorial], June 1, 1578

Headings

  • -  Latin America--History
  • -  New Spain--Politics and government
  • -  Catholic Church--Appointment, call, and election
  • -  Manuscripts

Genre

  • Manuscripts

Notes

  • -  The King is replying to two letters of the archbishop, dated March 15 and October 28, 1577. He expresses his pleasure at the archbishop's good work and encourages him to continue it, especially in regard to the Cruzada. Other matters mentioned are still under consideration. The King has commanded that a letter be written to the general of the Jesuits requesting him to send more of his religious to New Spain because of the need expressed by the archbishop.

Medium

  • 1 leaf

Source Collection

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

Repository

  • Manuscript Division

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Online Format

  • pdf
  • image

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The King Philip Ii Of Spain. Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal letter to Pedro Moya de Contreras, archbishop of Mexico. [San Lorenzo el Real the Escorial, June 1, 1578] Manuscript/Mixed Material. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/mss31013-08900/.

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The King Philip Ii Of Spain. (1578) Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal letter to Pedro Moya de Contreras, archbishop of Mexico. [San Lorenzo el Real the Escorial, June 1] [Manuscript/Mixed Material] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/mss31013-08900/.

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The King Philip Ii Of Spain. Hans Peter Kraus Collection: Royal letter to Pedro Moya de Contreras, archbishop of Mexico. [San Lorenzo el Real the Escorial, June 1, 1578] Manuscript/Mixed Material. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/mss31013-08900/>.