1. Escritura de venta que hizo Diego García Altamirano. 1546-1549. 15 l.

Bill of sale, power of attorney, and other records of Diego García Altamirano, regarding the sale to Francisco de Santa Cruz of houses in the city of Tenochtitlan; these houses were later acquired by the Conde de Santiago.

2. Escritura hecha en México de la venta de las casas que posee el señor Conde de Santiago. 1549. 15 l.

Bill of sale of houses by Diego García Altamirano, for María de Ribera, to Francisco de Santa Cruz, later property of the Conde de Santiago.

3. Traslado simple de una merced de unas caleras hecha a Juan de Villerías. 1565. 10 l.

Grant of lime pits near Tlaxcala to Juan de Villerías, along with documents regarding Indian property concessions and the toma de posesión.

4. Escritura de cambio y trueque. 1570. 3 l.

Agreement of exchange of properties belonging to Bernardino de Albornoz at Xoxocotla for others at a place called Gueyatlitacatotopetec, these having been granted by Indian representatives at Texcoco.

5. Carta de venta. 1575. 2 l.

Document concerning the sale by Bernardino de Albornoz of a site and canal for a mill in Gueyatlicatototepec to Francisco Hernández.

6. Poder del señor Alcalde y Tesorero Bernardino de Albornoz. 1576. 2 l.

A power of attorney from Bernardino de Albornoz to Francisco Hernández de la Puente to present a title and grant for a site and canal in Texcoco.

7. Escritura de venta. 1576. 2 l.

Confirmation of the sale by Bernardino de Albornoz of a site and canal in Gueyatlicatototepec to Francisco Hernández.

8. Carta de substitución. 1580. 3 l.

Documents concerning a lawsuit by Juan de la Vega over the possession of an estancia in Caracheo with pasture land and acreage near the town of Yurirapundaro.

9. Escritura de arrendamiento. 1589. 4 l.

Contract for lease of land in Metepecmolcaxhuacan, belonging to Francisca de la Cruz and her son Gaspar de la Cruz, and leased to Juan de Pomar. Addenda in Nahuatl.

10. Carta de venta. 1590-1594. 14 l.

Bill of sale of a plot of land from Marcos de la Puente and Mariana de Baguren, to Hernando de Mata, along with documents such as a writ of donación and toma de posesión regarding the prior ownership of the land by Juan de Pomar.

11. Carta de obligación a favor de María de Ibarburen. 1606. 6 l.

Claim by Bartolomé de Entranbasaguas against Andrés de Montalvo for money pledged for the purchase of Hacienda Jalpa from María de Ibarburen.

12. Concesión a doña Leonor de Dueñas. 1610. 6 l.

Documents concerned with a petition by Leonor de Dueñas for a grant of water from the Cozcacuaco River to irrigate her hacienda in Chiautla, and the ruling by the Viceroy adjudicating the matter.

13. Títulos de concesión de agua. 1588-1610. 14 l.

Grants of water rights for property belonging to the Hacienda del Batán de Abajo, along with an explanation of the later transfer to the mayorazgo of Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés.

14. Título de concesión de agua. 1610-1612. 4 l.

Cozcacuaco River water grants and toma de posesión.

15. Provisión del Virrey, y carta de poder. 1616-1634. 4 l.

Two viceregal provisions issued by Diego Fernández de Córdoba, one concerning legalization of the land held by the widow of Pedro de Dueñas, the other regarding water rights of Juan de Ayala; power of attorney given by Juan de Ayala for the sale of water rights.

16. Títulos del Molino y Hacienda de Ximilpa. 1597-1640. 12 l.

Titles and documents related to the early owners of the mill and hacienda de Ximilpa, also called Coscacoaco, in the Jurisdiction of Texcoco, belonging to Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés.

17. Escritura de venta que otorgaron doña Melchora de Dueñas y sus hermanas. 1639-1640. 4 l.

Power of attorney and bill of sale of land by the daughters and heirs of Pedro de Dueñas.

18. Carta de obligación de Sebastián de Andia. 1641. 2 l.

Carta de obligación and cancellation of a debt of 2,140 pesos owed by Sebastián de Andia to Alvaro de Lorenzana.

19. Real Cédula de Iniciación en la Orden de Santiago. 1668-1669. 4 l.

Initiation of Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés into the Order of Santiago.

20. Testimonio de certificado de bautismo. 1647. 1 l.

Certificate of baptism of Juan, son of Juan de Sámano and Teresa de Acevedo.

21. Carta de poder y carta de arrendamiento de las haciendas de Ximilpa y del Batán. 1678-1680. 10 l.

Rental agreements and powers of attorney concerning the cancellation of a lease of the mill and Hacienda de Ximilpa and the Hacienda del Batán, the rent having been paid in full by Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés, Conde de Santiago.

22. Carta de donación. 1681. 6 l.

A documented gift of 7,000 pesos by Ana Urrutia de Vergara to María Agustína Urrutia de Vergara.

23. Adición de joyas a un mayorazgo. 1683. 4 l.

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Ana Urrutia de Vergara adds certain jewels to a mayorazgo by an instrument of aggregation executed May 7.

24. Testamento. 1682. 12 l.

Copy of the will of Ana Urrutia de Vergara.

25. Recibo por 150 pesos. 1692. 1 l.

Receipt for 150 pesos to Fr. Jerónimo de Argüello from Manuel Cantero, attorney for Manuel Alejandro Barba.

26. Carta de venta. 1681-1693. 6 l.

Pedro Albarrán Carrillo sells mulatto slave Tomás de Urrea to Juan Lorenzo Calvo. Included is a letter, dated 1693, concerning the sale.

27. Arrendamiento de haciendas y un molino. 1698. 4 l.

Copy of a lease for the Hacienda de Xiquilpa, Hacienda de Batán, and a mill in the Jurisdiction of Texcoco to Manuel Urrutia de Vergara Flores de Valdés.

28. Carta de poder. 1702. 1 l.

Power of attorney from Sargento Mayor Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés, testamentary executor for his deceased aunt, Juana Urrutia de Vergara, Condesa del Valle de Orizaba, to José de Espinosa, to receive real estate information from the Mayor of Pachuca.

29. Notificación. 1702. 2 l.

Document concerned with payment of rent for the Rancho de Toltecatlaco, Jurisdiction of Tulancingo.

30. Petición. 1707. 1 l.

Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés petitions for the original registration of the brand for cattle of the Haciendas de Supitlan and San Antonio.

31. Carta de poder. 1706. 2 l.

Power of attorney to Diego Alfonso Flores de Valdés, son of Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés, in transactions involving two haciendas, Batán in Texcoco and San Miguel in Tlaixpan.

32. Testamento del señor Sargento Mayor don Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés, Caballero de Santiago. 1706-1707. 12 l.

Last will and testament, and inventory of the property of Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés.

33. Inventario de los bienes del Sargento Mayor Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés, Caballero de Santiago. 1706-1707. 8 l.

Inventories of property belonging to the deceased Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés, and documents concerning possession of the property by his widow.

34. Sucesión al mayorazgo instituído por don Antonio Urrutia de Vergaray doña María Bonilla Bastida. 1667. 3 l.

Document defining the succession to and possession of a mayorazgo founded by Antonio Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés.

35. Carta de obligación de Antonio Ponce de León. 1687-1707. 4 l.

List of debts of Antonio Ponce de León, escribano of Acapulco, chiefly those owed Antonio and Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés, along with agreements concerning their settlement.

36. Certificado de bautismo. 1701-1708. 2 l.

Certificate of baptism of Diego Nicolás, son of Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés and Mariana Mejía Altamirano.

37. Aumento de alhajas al mayorazgo. 1709. 4 l.

A special clause in the will of María Bonilla y Bastida revising certain inheritance provisions.

38. Carta de pago. 1709. 3 l.

A petition by Mariana Mejía Altamirano for a copy of a carta de pago. Also included is a copy of this document, concerning the restitution of a dowry.

39. Provisión del Virrey en nombre de Felipe V, Rey de España. 1710. 4 l.

Statement by the Viceroy concerning claims to ownership by Antonio Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés of certain lands in San Bartolomé Tesoquipan.

40. Declaración de entrega del Rancho de Toltecatlaxco. 1707. 2 l.

In March, Diego Tomás turned over the Rancho de Toltecatlaxco to José de Espinosa, administrator of the haciendas of Diego Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés.

41. Certificado de bautismo de Ana María Josefa Bernarda Francisca Petronila Jerónima. 1714. 2 l.

Certificate of baptism of Ana María Josefa Bernarda Francisca Petronila Jerónima, the daughter of Diego Jerónimo Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés and Francisca Catarina López de Peralta Luyando y Bermeo.

42. Testimonio de inventario de los bienes del Sargento Mayor Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés, Caballero de Santiago. 1706-1718. 33 l.

Inventory of the property left by the deceased Agustín Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés.

43. Inventario de Antonio Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés. n.d. 1 l.

Inventory of jewels, furnishings, goods, and slaves received by Antonio Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés from his mother, Mariana Mejía Altamirano.

44. Poder que otorgó don Antonio Urrutia de Vergara al Alférez Jerónimo Astorga. 1721. 5 l.

Power of attorney for the collection of rental money owed to the deceased Nicolás de Velasco Altamirano Legaspi y Castilla from properties in La Sabana Grande, Los Tres Palos, el Veladero and La Brea.

45. Provisión de Felipe V, Rey de España. 1724. 4 l.

Royal decree of Felipe V ordering that all honors and privileges conceded to the office of Alguacíl Mayor of the Tribunal de Cuentas be observed in the interest of resolving disputes.

46. Testimonio pedido en favor de don Diego Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés. 1728. 2 l.

Inventory of jewels and other articles belonging to the mayorazgo to which Diego Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés succeeded at the death of his brother, Antonio Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés.

47. Información dada por don José Francisco de Landa, Procurador del Número de esta Real Audiencia. 1728. 5 l.

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Petition, orders, and notification regarding the succession of Diego Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés to a mayorazgo.

48. Testimonio de memoria. 1728. 4 l.

Inventory of jewels, furnishings, goods, and slaves, received by Antonio Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés from his mother, Mariana Mejía Altamirano.

49. Toma de posesión de mayorazgo. 1728-1729. 9 l.

Documents pertaining to the rebuilding of a house by Diego Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés, possessor of mayorazgo founded by Antonio Urrutia de Vergara. Also includes orders, petitions, toma de posesión and a decree regarding permission for the sale of jewels belonging to a mayorazgo.

50. Valuación de gemas. 1729. 5 l.
Petition and notification concerning the appraisal of jewels belonging to the estate and mayorazgo founded by Antonio Urrutia de Vergara.

51. Recibo por 100 pesos. 1731. 1 l.

Receipt for 100 pesos received by Manuel García de Pereda, owner of a store in Santiago Capuloaque, from the Conde de Santiago as partial payment for the bill of Sebastián de la Torre.

52. Carta para Diego Flores de Manuel García. 1731. 2 l.

Letter to Diego Flores from Manuel García y Pereda. Diego Flores urging the Conde de Santiago to pay a bill for supplies for the Hacienda de Atengo.

53. Memorándum de posesión. 1735. 2 l.

Inventory which Mariana Mejía Altamirano gave to Diego Osorio de Soto, escribano, specifying goods he is to receive following the death of her husband Agustín Urrutia de Vergara.

54. Escritura de capitulaciones y recibo. 1732-1736. 56 l.

The dowry of Ana María Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés.

55. Recibo por 350 pesos. 1738. 2 l.

Receipt from Diego Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés for 350 pesos exchanged for jewels and furnishings received by Manuel Urrutia de Vergara y Estrada.

56. Declaración de posesión de la Hacienda de San Miguel. 1739. 2 l.

Esteban de la Puente declares Diego Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés possessor of the Hacienda de San Miguel Tlaixpán.

57. Copia de recibo. 1739. 4 l.

Receipt for jewels, gold, and silver by Juan Javier Joaquín de Velasco Legaspi Albornoz Altamirano y Castilla, from Diego Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés.

58. Despacho. 1741. 2 l.

Dispatch from Felipe V of Spain to Manuel Rodríguez de Pedroso suspending for six months his obligation to navigate the royal galleys.

59. Decreto del Virrey Conde de Fuenclara. 1744. 2 l.

Permission granted by Viceroy Pedro Cebrián, Conde de Fuenclara, to Diego Urrutia de Vergara y Flores to use a brand for his livestock.

60. Comunicado del Rey. 1752. 2 l.

Fernando VI of Spain grants Pedro Romero de Terreros the title of Caballero de la Orden de Calatrava.

61. Regalo de joyas. 1756. 2 l.

Diego Urrutia de Vergara Alfonso Flores de Valdés donates jewelry to the Convento de Santa Clara.

62. Nombramiento de Teniente a Antonio Rodríguez de Soria Villarroel. 1760. 2 l.

Viceroy Francisco Cacigal de la Vega appoints Antonio Rodríguez de Soria Villarroel, Lieutenant in the Company of Grenadiers of México.

63. Elección de Antonio Rodríguez para Alcalde. 1764. 1 l.

Certificate of Antonio Rodríguez de Soria's election as Alcalde Ordinario más Antiguo.

64. Provisión del Virrey. 1764. 2 l.

Antonio Rodríguez de Soria is discharged by the Viceroy from his commission as lieutenant in one of the companies of Grenadiers of Mexico City. He is to pursue duties as Alcalde.

65. Real Cédula. 1769. 2 l.

Cédula granted to Pedro Romero de Terreros exempting him from paying lanzas (payments in lieu of military service) for himself and his children.

66. Escritura de obligación. 1746-1759. 4 l.

Documents concerning a loan to the Royal Treasury by Manuel Rodríguez de Pedroso in 1746, repaid in 1747. Also petition and decree concerning the copying of records of the loan.

67. Certificado de confirmación. 1767. 2 l.

Certificate of confirmation of María Josefa Rodríguez de la Cotera.

68. Título de nombramiento. 1772. 12 l.

Documents appointing Fernando Antonio Villar Villamil as Deputy and Captain General for the coasts and ports of the Mar del Sur (Pacific) and the Jurisdiction of Michoacan. Appointment made in anticipation of military actions by the British.

69. Confirmación de presentación de informes financieros. 1772. 1 l.

Confirmation by José Luis de Aragón that financial reports were sent in by Marcos Morales, administrator for the Mayorazgo de los Flores in Texcoco, and that they were presented to the Real Audiencia.

70. Certificados de bautismo. 1773. 6 l.

Several certificates of baptism: Antonio Evaristo Juan de Dios, Francisco Esteban, Catalina de Monuera, Miguel Rodríguez, Bárbara Marcelina, Juan Antonio, and Bernardina Josefa, all members of various branches of the Velasco family.

71. Cuenta de arrendamiento. 1773. 10 l.
Financial report for a house and store in Mexico City, reported by José Luis de Aragón, depositary of the estate of the Mayorazgo de los Flores, to the Conde de Santiago.

72. Certificado de bautismo. 1765. 2 l.

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Certificate of baptism of María Josefa Ignacia Teresa Antonia Rafaela, daughter of Antonio Rodríguez de Soria Villamil and Gertrudis Ignacia de la Cotera y Rivas Cacho.

73. Cuentas por trigo. 1774. 1 l.

List of amounts owed by Diego Retana for loads of wheat; letter addressed from Molino de Flores.

74. Cuenta de gastos del Conde de Santiago. 1774. 6 l.

Expense account for a house belonging to the mayorazgo of the Conde de Santiago.

75. Cartas de Marcos Morales. 1775. 25 l.

Letters from Marcos Morales to Mariano Velasco from April 18 to December 19 reporting on the seasonal care and progress of crops, legal disputes, financial matters, and other matters of estate management.

76. Carta de Diego Retana para Mariano Velasco. 1775. 1 l.

Letter from Diego Retana to Mariano Velasco concerning wheat prices.

77. Carta de Marcos Morales para el Conde de Santiago. 1775. 1 l.

Letter regarding loads of straw sent to the house of the Conde; letter from Marcos Morales to the Conde de Santiago.

78. Cartas de Marcos Morales para Mariano Velasco. 1776. 24 l.

Letters from Marcos Morales to Mariano Velasco concerning the seasonal care and progress of crops. Also discussed are the sale of flour and lawsuits involving the cutting of wood by Indians.

79. Carta de Marcos Morales para Manuel Antonio Salinas. 1776. 1 l.

Letter from Marcos Morales to Manuel Antonio Salinas noting the scarcity of straw.

80. Carta de Antonio Piñeyro para Marcos Morales. 1776. 2 l.

Letter from Antonio Piñeyro of the Colegio de San Andrés of Mexico City requesting the attendance of Marcos Morales at the delivery of the Hacienda de Chapingo to Pedro Nicolás Caderecha.

81. Cartas de Marcos Morales para Mariano Velasco. 1777. 20 l.

Letters from Marcos Morales to Mariano Velasco regarding the seasonal care and progess of the crops of the Hacienda Molino de Flores; letters also note the effect of weather and continuing disputes over water rights.

82. Petición de informes de pulquerías por el Conde de San Bartolomé de Jala. 1777. 2 l.

Petition by the Conde de San Bartolomé de Jala for a certified report on the number of loads of pulque delivered the preceding year to his pulquerías in Mexico, as well as amount of duty paid. Also reports and certifications.

83. Carta para Marcos Morales de José Romero. 1772. 2 l.

Letter from José Romero to Marcos Morales about water rights.

84. Carta para Marcos Morales de Tomás Galicia. 1777. 3 l.

Letter from Tomás Galicia to Marcos Morales regarding the prices and sale of wheat and flour.

85. Carta de Marcos Morales para el Conde de Santiago. 1778. 2 l.

Letter from Marcos Morales to the Conde de Santiago reporting amount of barley sent to the latter.

86. Carta para Mariano de Velasco de Marcos Morales. 1778. 11 l.

Letter from Marcos Morales to Mariano de Velasco regarding the seasonal care and progress of crops at the Molino de Flores. Letters also note sale of wheat and difficulty in procuring lime.

87. Carta para Marcos Morales de Mariano Velasco. 1778. 2 l.

Letter to Marcos Morales from Mariano Velasco thanking him for the sombrero and the meat he sent for the holiday season. Included is a request that straw be sent to the house of the Conde de Santiago.

88. Cartas de Marcos Morales para Mariano Velasco. 1779. 9 l.

Letters from Marcos Morales to Mariano Velasco reporting on the seasonal care and progress of crops from the Molino de Flores, also citing harvest results and the effect of weather and crop diseases on profits. Mentions epidemic of smallpox.

89. Cartas para Mariano de Velasco de Marcos Morales. 1780. 23 l.

Letters to Mariano de Velasco, Procurador for the Conde de Santiago, with details of the seasonal care and progress of crops. Also mentioned are harvest results, price fluctuations, taxes, and the effect of heavy frost.

90. Carta para el Capitán José Mariano de Velasco de Antonio García. 1780. 1 l.

Letter to José Mariano de Velasco from Antonio García asking that he defend his honor in a business transaction concerning the delivery of an order of bricks.

91. Carta para Mariano Velasco de Juan José de la Torre. 1780. 1 l.

Letter to Mariano Velasco from Juan José de la Torre concerning the collection of the Iguala tax by José Peñarroja, administrator of the alcabalas.

92. Cartas para el Capitán Mariano de Velasco de Marcos Morales. 1781. 23 l.

Letters from Marcos Morales to Capitán Mariano de Velasco, Procurador for the Conde de Santiago, reporting on the seasonal care and progress of crops. Also mentioned is a request by the government that a canal be built through the hacienda to conduct water to the saltpeter works in Texcoco.

93. Cartas para el Capitán Mariano Velasco del director Salvador de Dampier. 1781. 7 l.

Letter from Salvador de Dampier to Captain Mariano Velasco urging that he cooperate in the project of building a canal through the Hacienda de Molino de Flores which would conduct water to the saltpeter works in Texcoco, thus benefiting the Real Hacienda.

94. Testimonio del testamento de Pedro Romero de Terreros Ochoa y Castillo, Caballero de Calatrava, Conde de Regla. 1781. 20 l.

Copy of the will of Pedro Romero de Terreros Ochoa y Castillo, Caballero de Calatrava, (1st) Conde de Regla, originally written in 1775.

95. Cartas para el Capitán Mariano de Velasco Núñez de Villavicencio de Marcos Morales. 1782. 18 l.

Letters from Marcos Morales to Mariano de Velasco, Procurador, reporting on the seasonal care and progress of the crops; notes locust damage.

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96. Cartas para Marcos Morales de Mariano Velasco. 1782. 1 l.

Letter from Mariano Velasco to Marcos Morales warning that Morales should not rent the Hacienda and Molino de Olivos until the ownership dispute is cleared.

97.Cartas para el Capitán Mariano de Velasco de Marcos Morales. 1783. 34 l.

Letters to Mariano de Velasco, Procurador for the Conde de Santiago, reporting details of the seasonal care and progress of crops. Includes discussion of family and social matters, and water rights disputes.

98.Carta para Pedro Nicolás Caderecha de Mariano de Velasco Núñez de Villavicencio. 1783. 1 l.

Disputes over water rights of the Molino de Flores and Hacienda del Batán.

99. Carta para Mariano Velasco de Pedro Nicolás Caderecha. 1783. 1 l.

Letter from Pedro Nicolás Caderecha to Mariano Velasco concerning water rights; a meeting is planned at the home of José Lebrón.

100. Cartas para Mariano de Velasco de Marcos Morales. 1784. 6 l.

Routine statement of loads of straw and barley sent to the Conde de Santiago.

101. Cartas para el Capitán Mariano de Velasco de Juan José de la Torre. 1784. 14 l.

Reports of the seasonal care and progress of crops, and the death of Marcos Morales.

102. Carta para el Capitán Mariano de Velasco del Conde de Santiago. 1784. 1 l.

Letter signed by the Conde de Santiago requesting the return of certain papers through Julián, a servant.

103. Carta para Juan José de la Torre de Mariano de Velasco. 1784. 1 l.

Letter assuring Antonio Francisco de Olazarán that he would be repaid money lent to Marcos Morales.

104. Carta para Juan Lorenzo de Velasco de Juan José de la Torre. 1784. 1 l.

Letter from Juan José de la Torre to Juan Lorenzo de Velasco about a lawsuit over pasture lands.

105. Cartas para el Capitán Mariano de Velasco Núñez de Villavicencio de Juan José de la Torre. 1785. 27 l.

The seasonal care and progress of crops reported by Juan José de la Torre to Capitán Mariano de Velasco. Notes the effects of hurricanes and weather, wages for employees, and the ruinous state of the property.

106. Cuenta de pago. 1785. 2 l.

Record of payments to capellanes listed by name, along with the amounts in the endowments.

107. Informe financiero de la Hacienda de Tulancalco. 1784. 2 l.

Financial report regarding the Hacienda de Tulancalco.

108. Fundación del primer Mayorazgo del señor Conde de Regla. 1785. 62 l.

Copy of the foundation of the first Mayorazgo de Regla, established by the first Conde de Regla, with three Reales Cédulas of Carlos III.

109. Informe financiero de la Hacienda de Batán y los Molinos de Flores. 1788. 23 l.

Financial report for expenses incurred in repairs and improvements to the haciendas of Batán and Molinos de Flores, along with a letter to Mariano de Velasco and other documents.

110. Invitación para el funeral de María Ana Leal y Gamboa. 1788. 1 l.

Printed invitation to the funeral of María Ana Leal y Gamboa.

111. Arrendamiento de tierras hecho por don José Lebrón y don José Mombiela a don Antonio Torquemada. 1791. 6 l.

Rental contract for lands named San Juan, located near the city of Salvatierra, belonging to the mayorazgo of the Marquesado de Salvatierra.

112. Recibo. 1793. 1 l.

Royal treasury receipt for payment in full of a fee for a factory on the Hacienda de San Esteban Tiripitio.

113. Recibo. 1794. 1 l.

Payment on a capellanía by Br. Mariano Morales Liana y Rey from the Conde de Santiago.

114. Inventario de ganado. 1794. 2 l.

Inventory of livestock of the Hacienda de Tulancalco for the year 1794 by Manuel Olguín. In the chart are also listings of deaths and sales of livestock.

115. Poder general de la señora Marquesa de Salvatierra. 1795. 4 l.

Power of attorney to María Josefa Urrutia de Vergara de Velasco y Ovando by her sister Isabel Urrutia de Vergara y Ovando, Marquesa de Salvatierra, granting the former powers for complete management of all her properties.

116. Provisión del Rey. 1729-1798. 11 l.

Two royal decrees (of Carlos II and Felipe V) offering the Colegio de San Pedro y San Pablo, and later the Conde de Regla, the right to use a sheepwalk. Also an injunction and power of attorney concerning passages of sheep through certain properties.

117. Cuenta de pago. 1780-1798. 8 l.

List of bequests and payments for services, dating from July 20, 1780 onwards, belonging to the Colegio de San Pedro.

118. Borrador de cartas. 1799. 119 l.

Drafts of letters written at Mexico City during the year 1799, chiefly by María Josefa Urrutia de Vergara Velasco y Ovando. The letters concern the management of haciendas, with some mention of personal and family matters.

119. Llave de Gentilhombre de Cámara con Entrada. 1795-1799. 2 l.

Decree from Carlos IV granting to the Second Conde de Regla, Pedro Ramón Romero de Terreros, the key of Gentilhombre de Cámara con Entrada, a palace office and privilege.

120. Copia del testamento de la señora María Antonia Romero de Terreros. 1788-1799. 2 l.

Will of María Antonia Romero de Terreros, together with certifications and detailed explanation of parts of the will.

121. Borrador de las cartas de María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando. 1800. 158 l.

Drafts of letters by María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando about general management of haciendas, taxes, water rights, Indian problems, lawsuits, personal matters, and leasings of haciendas.

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122. Inventario de la Hacienda de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Tepozoapa. 1798. 8 l.

Inventory and evaluation of lands, planted crops, seed, livestock, buildings, furnishings, and tools of the Hacienda de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Tepozoapa.

123. Borrador de las cartas de María Josefa de Velasca y Ovando. 1801. 13 l.

Drafts of letters by María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando from Mexico City advising on management of the haciendas, taxes, water rights, Indian problems, and personal matters.

124. Borrador de las cartas que ha de escribir María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando. 1802. 98 l.

Drafts of letters by María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando from Mexico City about management of haciendas, Indian problems, and personal matters.

125. Borrador de las cartas ha de escribir María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando. 1803. 28 l.

Drafts of letters by María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando from Mexico City, on management of haciendas and personal matters.

126. Lista de pulquerías. 1803. 1 l.

List of pulque ranches of the Hacienda de Tulancalco.

127. Borrador de las cartas que ha de escribir María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando. 1804. 20 l.

Drafts of letters by María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando from Mexico City, on legal matters, advice on management of haciendas, and personal matters, many addressed to Manuel Olguín.

128. Informe sobre la salud del Br. Mariano Toraya. 1804. 1 l.

Report by Dr. Serundio Muñoz, physician, on the health of Br. Mariano Toraya, Mexico.

129. Borrador de las cartas que ha de escribir la señora doña María Josefa Velasco y Ovando. 1805. 20 l.

Drafts of letters by María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando from Mexico City, concerning advice on management of haciendas, family troubles, and personal matters. Manuel Olguín is a principal correspondent.

130. Testamento de don José Jerónimo López de Peralta Villar Villamil Primo. 1805. 2 l.

The beginning, fourth, fifth, and concluding clauses of the will of José Jerónimo López de Peralta Villar Villamil Primo.

131. Carta de pago de dos capellanías. 1805. 3 l.

Letter to Br. Mariano Antonio Camilo de Toraya from Ignacio de Belaunzarán and Pedro Mendoza Benavides, concerning annual payment of capellanías.

132. Borrador de las cartas que ha de escibir María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando. 1806. 19 l.

Drafts of letters by María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando from Mexico City, on management of haciendas, details of seasonal care, and personal matters, many to Manuel Olguín.

133. Certificado. 1806. 1 l.

Certification of Pedro José Romero de Terreros as Caballero Maestrante.

134. Carta para María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando de Manuel Olguín. 1807. 5 l.

Letters from Manuel Olguín to María Josefa de Velasco concerning details of seasonal care and progress of the maize and pulque crops, diseases among livestock, etc.

135. Carta para María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando de Francisco Valencia. 1807. 1 l.

A letter from Francisco Valencia to María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando requesting chocolate.

136. Papeles recogidos por el señor Regidor don Tomás Gardida y entregados a este establecemiento. 1806. 54 l.

Plan and purpose of the Hospicio de Pobres, followed by a draft of the plan of operation of the Escuela Patriótica.

137. Cuenta de pulque vendido por mes. 1806. 2 l.

List of amounts of pulque sold monthly from ranches of the Hacienda de Tulancalco.

138. Carta para María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando de Manuel Olguín. 1809. 11 l.

Correspondence of Manuel Olguín and María Josefa de Velasco about the seasonal care and progress of crops of maize, wheat, barley, and pulque. Also letters concerning rental of additional land, and Olguín's account of a trip to Mexico City.

139. Carta para Bernardino Palacio de Manuel Olguín. 1809. 1 l.

Notice that loads of barley are being sent from the Hacienda de Tulancalco.

140. Recibos. 1809. 6 l.

Two itemized receipts dating from March 18th, Bernardo de Palacio from Manuel Olguín.

141. Cartas. 1810. 36 l.

Letters from Manuel Olguín to María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando detailing seasonal care and progress of crops of maize, barley, and pulque production.

Several letters refer to the War of Independence, the Insurgents, and military actions.

142. Recibo de dinero. 1810. 2 l.

Receipt for 38 pesos from Licenciado Pedro Ocón as part of charitable donation of José Mariano Vargas.

143. Cartas de Olguín. 1811. 49 l.
Letters from Manuel Olguín to María Josefa de Velasco detailing seasonal care and progress of crops, together with reports on the War of Independence and action of the Insurgents.

144. Recibo por 54 pesos. 1810-1811. 2 l.

Two financial statements, both signed by Dr. José María Aguirre, for the receipt of 54 pesos.

145. Recibos de dinero. 1811. 2 l.

Two receipts, seven pesos and fourteen pesos, to Br. Mariano Rivadeneira from Dr. José María Aguirre, Rector of the Colegio de San Pedro.

146. Descripción y precio de vestidura. 1811. 2 l.

Account of the sacred vestments belonging to the Colegio de San Pedro, by José Carrillo.

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147. Cuenta de pago. 1811. 1 l.

List of amounts received from Dr. José María Aguirre by Br. Juan Andrés Cervantes.

148. Recibo de dinero. 1811. 3 l.

Two itemized receipts, 1,568 pesos and 1,418 pesos, to Br. Juan Andrés Cervantes from Dr. José María Aguirre, former Rector of the Colegio de San Pedro.

149. Inventario de ganado. 1811. 2 l.

Inventory of livestock owned by the Colegio de San Pedro.

150. Inventario de papeles y joyas. 1811. 4 l.

Inventory of papers and jewels belonging to the Colegio de San Pedro.

151. Documento de nominación de capellán. 1811. 2 l.

Two copies of a document in which Antonio Rodríguez de Pedroso Soria y Villarroel names as capellán his grandson, Pedro José Romero de Terreros, Conde de Regla.

152. Cuenta de gastos para el funeral del Br. Ignacio Gamboa. 1811. 1 l.

Account of the expenses for the burial of Br. Ignacio Gamboa, paid by the Colegio de San Pedro, México.

153. Lista de objetos de plata. 1811. 1 l.

Inventory of pieces of silver sold to José María Rodallega.

154. Donación de joyas. 1812. 1 l.

Testimony of the donation of a jewel to the Purísima Concepción de la Santísima Trinidad by Gabriela González.

155. Cuenta de gastos del Colegio de San Pedro. 1812. 1 l.

Account of the expenses for an ornament bought for the Colegio de San Pedro by José Carrillo.

156. Papeles financieros. 1812. 1 l.

Financial statement listing amounts owed and paid by Mariano Toraya to José María Rodallega at Mexico City.

157. Cuenta de gastos. 1812. 1 l.

List of amounts paid to Br. Mariano Toraya by José Carrillo, of the Colegio de San Pedro.

158. Recibo de don Diego Garduño. 1812. 1 l.

Receipt for revenue collected monthly by the Colegio de San Pedro.

159. Invitación para el funeral del Br. Cateyano Jiménez. 1812. 1 l.

Printed invitation to the funeral of Br. Cayetano Jiménez.

160. Lista de provisiones del Colegio de San Pedro. 1813. 3 l.

Miscellaneous lists of religious supplies belonging to the Colegio de San Pedro.

161. Carta para el Dr. Dimás Maldonado de Nicolás Ruiz. 1813. 2 l.

Letters from Nicolás Ruiz de Conejares to Dr. Dimás Maldonado, rector of the Colegio de San Pedro, concerning taxes and financial matters.

162. Nombramiento de tutela. 1813. 4 l.

Appointment by Juan José Flores Alatorre, Minister of the Audiencia of Guadalajara, of the Conde de Santiago, the Marqués de Salvatierra, and Don

Mariano Primo de Ribera, as guardians for the children of the deceased Ignacio Leonel Gómez de Cervantes.

163. Recibo por 502 pesos. 1813. 1 l.

Receipt for five-hundred and two pesos to Teresa Velasco de la Torre e Irusta from Mariano Toraya.

164. Testamento del Lic. Francisco Javier de Ponce y Alvarado. 1813. 1 l.

Document concerning the will of Licenciado Francisco Javier de Ponce y Alvarado, clergyman of Los Angeles.

165. Papeles financieros de la Congregación y Colegio de San Pedro. 1813. 36 l.

Three financial accounts of the Congregación y Colegio de San Pedro y San Pablo.

166. Informe financiero. 1814. 2 l.

Two financial reports: an expense account for the Hospital de San Pedro, and a balance sheet for the Congregation.

167. Carta para el Marqués de Salvatierra de Antonio María Hidalgo. 1815. 4 l.

Letter reporting the inability of Br. Antonio María Hidalgo to continue collecting alms because of poor health.

168. Petición para el Rey [Fernando VII] de Pedro José Romero de Terreros Rodríguez de Pedroso, Conde de Santa María de Regla. 1816. 2 l.

Petition to Fernando VII stating that because of the outstanding merits and service of the Regla family to the crown, the Third Conde should be granted privileges of Gentilhombre de Cámara con Entrada.

169. Carta para Toraya de José María Espino. 1816. 2 l.

Request for payment of debt by Br. Mariano Antonio de Toraya.

170. Juramento de Gentilhombre de Cámara con Entrada. 1817. 2 l.
Certificate stating that Pedro José Romero de Terreros appeared in the Royal Palace and took the oath of fidelity as Gentilhombre de Cámara con Entrada.

171. Carta para Mariano Toraya de Juan Nepomuceno Vasconcelos. 1818. 2 l.

Letter threatening Br. Mariano Antonio de Toraya with eviction if long overdue rent is not paid immediately.

172. Indice de los papeles pertenecientes al Condado de San Bartolomé de Jala. 1819. 4 l.

Index to the papers belonging to the Condado de San Bartolomé de Jala and its mayorazgo; these were turned over to the Second Conde de Regla, Pedro José Romero de Terreros, successor to this mayorazgo upon the death of his mother, Josefa Rodríguez de Pedroso.

173. Carta de obligación. 1818. 4 l.

Cancellation of a debt owed by the Marqués de Salvatierra to Jerónimo Mateo de la Parra, along with the original carta de obligación.

174. Certificado de entierro. 1819. 2 l.
Certificate of the burial of María Josefa Garfián y Murillo.

175. Recibo por 10 pesos. 1819. 1 l.

Receipt for ten pesos to Manuel Chibras from Br. José Toraya as payment for an article belonging to the deceased Br. Ignacio Sánchez.

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176. Documentos de la casa del Conde de Regla. 1819. 2 l.

Report of documents and papers belonging to the house of the Conde de Regla, asking that these be withdrawn from possesion of the Audiencia and Juzgado de Capellanías.

177. Certificado de confirmación de Juan Nepomuceno Romero de Terreros. 1820. 2 l.

Certification stating that the Archbishop of Mexico, Dr. Pedro José de Fonte, had conferred the Holy Sacrament of Confirmation upon Juan Nepomuceno Terreros, son of Pedro José Romero de Terreros and Josefa Villamil.

178. Carta al esposo de Gertrudis López. 1820. 1 l.

A letter addressed to the husband of Gertrudis López concerning financial matters.

179. Recibo por 10 pesos, y petición de agua. 1821. 1 l.

Receipt for ten pesos to María Gertrudis López from Mariano Antonio Toraya, by order of Br. Juan Manuel Domínguez, priest of Ocuila. Also a petition for water rights from the Cozcacuaco river.

180. Recibo por ropa. 1821. 1 l.

Receipt for articles of clothing to be used in the Parroquia de Santo Tomás.

181. Recibo por 150 pesos. 1821. 1 l.

Receipt for one-hundred-fifty pesos to Mariana Nieto from Br. Mariano Antonio de Toraya.

182. Noticia para adoración a la Virgen. 1823. 1 l.

Printed notice of special worship to the Virgin Mary.

183. Recibo por 32 pesos. 1824. 1 l.

Receipt for thirty-two pesos to Antonio Miranda from the Marqués de Salvatierra.

184. Papel para el Marqués de Salvatierra. 1824. 2 l.

Part of document describing the procedure to locate the Marqués de Salvatierra, in order to show him the ordinance concerning lands bordering his property.

185. Papeles de la obligación del Marqués de Salvatierra. 1818-1826. 5 l.

A series of documents concerning a debt owed by the Marqués de Salvatierra to Luis Escobar. Includes original loan contract and a certificate of subsequent cancellation.

186. Condado de San Bartolomé de Jala. 1836. 15 l.

Rough draft of an inventory of the estates comprising the Condado de San Bartolomé de Jala. Includes an evaluation of the monetary worth of the properties.

187. Carta de deuda. 1830. 3 l.

Ignacio María Salamanca, with Miguel Cervantes, ex-Marqués de Salinas, as surety, promises to pay to Juan de Inda four hundred and six pesos for rent of a house.

188. Valoración de la casa número 3. 1830. 2 l.

Valuation at 28,643 pesos of house No. 3, located on the Calle de la Pulquería de Palacio, part of the Condado de Jala.

189. Copia de nombramiento de capellán. 1820. 5 l.

Pedro José Romero de Terreros and Br. Antonio Salinas, testamentary executors of the will of the deceased María Antonia Romero de Terreros, name Juan Nepomuceno Ramón Blas Romero de Terreros patron of a capellanía.

190. Recibo por 100 pesos. 1831. 1 l.

Receipt for one hundred pesos paid by Mariano Antonio de Toraya to José María Gallegos for printing religious matter.

191. Recibo por 4 reales. 1832. 1 l.

Printed receipt for four reales to Mariano Tagle, Treasurer of the Archicofradía de la Misericordia, from María Guadalupe Hierro de Taboada.

192. Certificado de viudez. 1832. 2 l.

Certificate of widowhood of the mother of Cayetano Torres.

193. Carta de deuda. 1831. 4 l.

Promisory note, together with three postponements of date for payment of the 14,151 pesos owed by General Pedro José Romero de Terreros to Joaquín Obregón.

194. Carta del Gobernador de Distrito José María Tornel. 1834. 1 l.

Letter to the Molino de Flores explaining the use of funds remitted from the State of Puebla.

195. Carta para Juan Cháves de Manuel Jiménez de Velasco. 1834. 2 l.

Letter from Manuel Jiménez de Velasco to Juan Cháves concerning personal matters.

196. Certificado de embalsamar. 1834. 1 l.

Certificate of the embalming of the body of María Josefa Alfaro, prepared and signed by José Vásquez.

197. Carta para Tomás Islas, Juez de Letras. 1834. 2 l.

Letter to Tomás Islas, Juez de Letras, concerning the denial of a debt owed José Gabriel Alvarado.

198. Escritura de arrendamiento del Molino del Salvador. 1830-1834. 12 l.

Documents concerning the lease of the Molino del Salvador, specifically a power of attorney from María Josefa de Velasco y Ovando, and a lease agreement for nine years.

199. Carta para el General Miguel Cervantes de Pepe José Cervantes Estanillo. 1835. 2 l.

Letter to Miguel Cervantes from his son concerning wool sent to Mariano Antonio de Toraya.

200. Carta para el General Miguel Cervantes de Francisco Campuzano. 1835. 2 l.

Letter from Francisco Campuzano to Miguel Cervantes about sending money for the burial of Mariano Antonio Toraya.

201. Recibo por 2.250 pesos. 1834. 5 l.

Receipt for 2,250 pesos to Pedro Terreros from José Pérez Tejada, for property rent, along with a copy of a lease of the haciendas Santa Lucía and San Juan.

202. Inventario del Condado de San Bartolomé de Jala. 1836. 18 l.

General inventory of all the country estates comprising the Condado de San Bartolomé de Jala, owned by General de Brigada Pedro José Romero de Terreros.

203. Cancelación de una escritura de venta de la Hacienda de San José Gazave. 1827. 4 l.

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Cancellation of a sale contract of the Hacienda de San José Gazave by Pedro Romero de Terreros due to the death of José Mariano Meneses, the prospective buyer.

204. Carta de poder. 1836-1838. 8 l.

Power of attorney granted to Teniente Coronel Agustín Elguea by Ignacio, Pascual, and Victoriano Meneses, to represent them and their interests in their father's will and in all business pending with Pedro Romero de Terreros.

205. Certificado de la Hacienda de Tepenenetl. 1833. 1 l.

Certificate that the Register of Mortgages lists no mortgages imposed upon the Hacienda de Tepenenetl, owned by Pedro José Romero de Terreros.

206. Carta de substitución. 1831. 2 l.

Transference by Lic. José García Figueroa to Mariano González, administrator of the Hacienda de las Prietas de Ocuila, District of Tenancingo, of the power of attorney executed in his favor by Pedro Romero de Terreros.

207. Elegía para Antonia Romero de Terreros. 1840. 1 l.

Elegy delivered by José Malanco upon hearing of the untimely death of Antonia Romero de Terreros.

208. Recibo por 7 pesos. 1845. 1 l.

Receipt for seven pesos to Manuela Romero de Terreros, in the name of her mother, from Juan Romero de Terreros.

209. Recibo por 325 pesos. 1845. 1 l.

Receipt for 325 pesos to Priciliano Flores from Juan Romero de Terreros as payment for all luxurious additions and improvements to house No. 3, Calle de la Pulquería de Palacio.

210. Cuenta de gastos. 1845. 2 l.

Expense account for repair of damages caused by earthquakes (April 7th and 10th) to a building next to house No. 3, Calle de la Pulquería de Palacio.

211. Noticia de la muerte de Pedro Romero de Terreros, Conde de Regla. 1846. 2 l.

Printed announcement of the death on April 12 of Pedro José Romero de Terreros, Third Conde de Regla.

212. Carta para el hermano de Juan Romero de Terreros. 1846. 1 l.

Letter from Juan Romero de Terreros to his brother Pedro concerning the estate of their deceased father Pedro José Romero de Terreros, Third Conde de Regla.

213. Carta para Juan Romero de Terreros de Vicente Casarín. 1846. 2 l.

Letter sent to Juan Romero de Terreros by Vicente Casarín explaining his valuation of house No. 3, Calle de la Pulquería de Palacio.

214. Contrato de arrendamiento. 1846. 1 l.

Agreement between Juan Romero de Terreros and Joaquín Pérez Tejada for continuation of the lease of the Hacienda de la Concepción de Tepozotlan.

215. Recibo por 25 pesos. 1846. 1 l.

Receipt for twenty-five pesos to Simón Negreiros from Pedro Manuel Romero de Terreros for fees on the legal proceedings of the will of Pedro José Romero de Terreros.

216. Carta de Antonio Sáenz de Santa María Rodríguez de Pedroso para el Conde de San Bartolomé de Jala. 1847. 2 l.

Letter from Antonio Sáenz de Santa María Rodríguez de Pedroso, of Seville, Spain, to the Conde de San Bartolomé de Jala introducing himself as a relative and, after giving some family background, requesting financial assistance for himself and his family.

217. Certificado de mala salud de Juan Romero de Terreros. 1847. 1 l.

Certificate drawn up and signed by José María Vértiz, professor of medicine, that Juan Romero de Terreros would not be able to enter the armed services because of poor health.

218. Cuenta de dinero. 1846. 2 l.

List of sums of money turned over to Juan Romero de Terreros by Joaquín Pérez Tejada.

219. Recibo por los títulos de la Hacienda de San Pedro. 1848. 2 l.

Bernardo Copca, testamentary executor for María Ana Gómez de la Cortina, acknowledges receipt of seventy-six pages of titles to the Hacienda de San Pedro from Juan Romero de Terreros, executor of the will of Pedro José Romero de Terreros, Third Conde de Regla.

220. Carta para Rafael G. Conde de José María de la Peña. 1848. 1 l.

Letter from José María de la Peña to Rafael G. Conde warning him to pay money owed by Pedro Romero de Terreros to the Revenue Office of Zimapan or he will attach goods of the Hacienda de La Lotansuela.

221. Certificado de división de mayorazgos. 1836. 2 l.

Certificate drawn up at the request of Juan Romero de Terreros for the division of the mayorazgos he possessed which are entailed to the titles of Conde de Regla, Marqués de San Cristóbal, and Conde de San Bartolomé de Jala.

222. Recibo por 11 pesos. 1849. 1 l.

Receipt for eleven pesos paid to Agustín Vera by Juan Romero de Terreros as fee for drawing up a special writ of power of attorney.

223. Contrato de venta de la Hacienda de La Concepción Tepozotlan. 1849. 4 l.

Original contract, with a copy, by which Juan Romero de Terreros agrees to sell to Ramón Romero de Terreros the Hacienda de la Concepción Tepozotlan.

224. Noticia del viaje de Juan Terreros. 1849. 1 l.

Certificate signed by José María Manero, Alcalde of square No. 41 of Mexico City, that Juan Romero de Terreros had given notice the previous year of his intention to move to Europe, and had sold all of his furnishings.

225. Certificado de pago. 1859. 1 l.

Certificate stating that Ignacio Angeles had paid to the office of Rentas of Actopan 469 pesos, 50 centavos in the name of Pedro Romero de Terreros, in contribution to the sum owed for the Hacienda de La Concepción.

226. Receipt for jewels and furnishings which Miguel Cervantes received from his brother as a result of the instructions of his father's will.

227. Carta para el Regidor Miguel Cervantes de Sor Melchora Iriate. 1865. 1 l.

Letter from Sor Melchora Iriate to Regidor Miguel Cervantes, requesting funds and containing information about children at the Hospicio de Pobres.

228. Contrato de arrendamiento de la Hacienda de la Concepción. 1865. 3 l.

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Three copies of a contract between Miguel Cervantes and José de Jesús Cervantes, by which Miguel Cervantes agrees to lease to José de Jesús Cervantes the mountains of the Hacienda de la Concepción from which he may cut all the wood he wishes.

229. Carta para el Juez de Instrucción de Otumba de José María de la Paz Alvarez. 1866. 2 l.

Letter from José María de la Paz Alvarez to the Juez de Instrucción of Otumba returning legal papers of a suit against José María Islas, together with a copy of the judge's sentence.