Pedro de Alomo letters, 1807

Collection context

Creator:
Alomo, Pedro de
Extent:
1 volume 1 volume (39 items)
Language:
Spanish; Castilian .
Scope and content:

The collection consists of 39 letters, lists, and other documents from and related to Pedro de Alomo. The letters constitute a portion of the official correspondence which Alomo maintained as governor of the most important port of Mexico. All of them fall within the year 1807 and appear to be concerned with the shipping commerce and business of the port. Included are lists of passengers on ships departing from Vera Cruz and reports to the governor on ships which enter and leave the port. The letters bear the signatures of Alomo and others.

Biographical / historical:

Governor of Vera Cruz in 1807.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection has no restrictions.

This collection is located on-site.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Pedro de Alomo letters; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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