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Letter to Bishop Bernado del Espiritu Santo, 1820 Nov. 6

1820
AZ 231
Collection Guide

The collection contains a photostat of a letter of transmittal and inventory to Bishop Bernado del Espiritu Santo from Father Juan Vaño, chaplain of the Presidio de San Agustín del Tucson, AZ. The letter transmitted an inventory of sacred vessels, mass vestments, and other valuables in the church of the Presidio of San Agustín of Tucson, Nov. 6, 1820. They are accompanied by an English translation made by Col. B. McKay Greeley.

Included materials:
Manuscript
Subject Area:
Borderlands
Religion
Mexican
Collection Area:
Arizona & Southwest
Related collections:
Original Monthly Record of Observations at University of Arizona

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We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.