Topics dealt with emphasize Spanish exploration and settlement on the frontiers north from Mexico City, including the Provincias Internas, the Californias, New Mexico, and Texas; and maritime explorations and foreign intrusions into Spain's Pacific waters. (Documents are transcripts and/or record prints.)

Number of containers: 35 cartons. No. 887: 1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 636:11) and positive. Linear feet: 43.75

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