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Plan de colonización nacionales para los territorios de la Alta y de la Baja California; reglamento para la colonización por familias de los Estados Federados de Mexico, en los territorios de Californias, May 30, 1825

1825
MS 172
Collection Guide

This plan, along with others, was adopted in 1825 by the Junta and published, in 1827, under the title: Colección de los principales trabajos en que se ha ocupado la junta nombrada para meditar y proponer al supremo gobierno los medios mas necesarios para promover el progreso de la cultura y civilización de los territorios de la Alta y de la Baja California.

The Junta de Fomento de Californias was established to colonize California, and establish Monterey as a commercial capital to dominate Pacific trade.

Twelve-page manuscript copy of original document in secretarial hand, dated May 30, 1825, with 12 signatures listed. This plan provided for Mexican colonization and social integration of the two Californias. Accompanied by statement of transmittal, signed by Father Baldinucio Lopez.

Included materials:
Manuscript
Subject Area:
Mexico
Collection Area:
Borderlands

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