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Document from Maria Agustina, Prioress of San Luis Gonzaga Order of Discalced Carmelites in Madrid, discussing Lopez’s appointment as chaplain. In Spanish (November 19, 1817)

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Documents granting Lopez the authority to administer sacraments and perform other duties on behalf of the Church. In Italian and Spanish (1817-1823)

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Document from the Congregation of San Felipe Neri of Madrid, discussing Lopez. In Spanish (August 30, 1818)

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List titled “Consulta de 3. Canongias y 1. Raccoon de Pueblo de los Angeles.” Includes Lopez on the final line. In Spanish (February 9, 1820)

Scope and Contents Correspondence from various writers, including Benedict Fenwick, Juan Hughes, and John Tessier.Letter 1 - From Santiago Camina to Lopez. In Spanish (date unclear)Letter 2 - From Lopez and [?] Castaneda. In Spanish (February 27, 1817)Letter 3 - From Henricus [Conwell?] to Lopez. In Latin (July 30, 1827)Letter 4 - From Benedict [Fenwick], Bishop of Boston, to Lopez. In English (April 18, 1828)Letter 5 - From John Tessier,...

Scope and Contents Correspondence from Don Ciriaco de Llano y Garay to Lopez, Brigadier of the National Armies (Spain). In Spanish.Letter 1 - Printed letter from Llano to Lopez. Recognizes Lopez’s contribution to the defeat of Jose Maria Morelos, the leader of the Mexican independence movement (July 12, 1814)Letter 2 - Printed letter from Llano to Lopez. Recognizes Lopez’s contribution to the defeat of “rebel” general Matomoros (July 12, 1814) Letter 3 - From Llano to...

Scope and Contents Correspondence with the Rev. Manuel de la Barcena, a Catholic priest in New Spain. In Spanish.Letter 1 - From Barcena and Francisco de la Concha Castañeda. To Governors of Episcopate of Valladolid. About Jose A. Lopez: origin, personality, studies, subjects, scholarships, performance (June 27, 1817)Letter 2 - From Barcena and Castañeda. To Governors of Episcopate of Valladolid. Authorizes Jose A. Lopez to act as chaplain in Michoacan (October 27, 1815)...

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Collected letters titled “Borradores de cartas” (“drafts of letters”) written by Jose A. Lopez in 1816, 1817, 1818, 1819, 1820, 1821. In Spanish.

Scope and Contents Correspondence from Jose Dominguez, Secretary of Justice, and Jose Manuel Velazquez, the Marquis de la Cadena. In Spanish.Letter 1 - Printed ecclesiastical decree from Jose Dominguez. Jose Lopez named “Sir” of the Imperial Order (July 17m 1822)Letter 2 - From Dominguez to Lopez. Emperor names Lopez [?] (July 17, 1822)Letter 3 - From Dominguez to Lopez. Emperor names Lopez Chaplain to the “Chamber” (July 17, 1822)Letter 4 - Printed...

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Correspondence from Ambrose Marechal, Archbishop of Baltimore, about and to Lopez. In Latin.

Letter 1 - From Marechal “to all whom it concerns,” regarding Lopez (July 12, 1825)

Letter 2 - From Marechal to Lopez (January 8, 1826)

Scope and Contents Correspondence, Simon Bolivar to the Marquis de Lafayette, Lima (handwritten copy). [N.B.: It is unclear which institution holds the original letter, or who created this copy.] In Spanish (March 20, 1826)Translation from Spanish:Dear General:I have recently had the honor of seeing, for the first time, the noble characters, penned by your hand, which have so greatly benefited the world of Columbus. This good fortune was made possible by Colonel Mercier...

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Correspondence from Francis Dzierzynski, S.J., Superior of the Maryland Mission. In Latin and English.

Letter 1 - From Dzierozynski to Lopez (April 3, 1826)

Letter 2 - From Dzierozynski to Lopez (July 4, 1840)

Scope and Contents Correspondence from James Whitfield, Archbishop of Baltimore, to Lopez. In English.Letter 1 - Printed letter from Whitfield and John Tessier to members of the clergy. Announcing the death of Archbishop Ambrose Marechal. (January 30, 1828)Letter 2 - From Whitfield to Lopez. Thanks Lopez for his congratulations, asks for his prayers, and states that he is pleased with his service to the Visitation community, and his progress in learning English (March 28, 1828)...

Scope and Contents Correspondence from Agustin de Iturbide, deposed Emperor of Mexico, and Ana Maria Huarte de Iturbide, former Empress Consort of Mexico. In Spanish.Letter 1 - From Agustin de Iturbide (writing from London) to Lopez. Congratulates Lopez on his accomplishments (June 13, 1824)Letter 2 - From Ana Maria Huarte de Iturbide (writing from Philadelphia) to Lopez. Regrets departure but expresses gratitude and care for Lopez (December 14, 1833)Letter 3 - From Ana...

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Correspondence from Juan Cayetano, Bishop of Michoacan. In Spanish.

Letter 1 - Printed letter from Cayetano to members of the clergy (Morelia, 1831)

Letter 2 - From Cayetano to Lopez. Comments on the positive popular reaction to his arrival at Michoacan (December 31, 1831)

Letter 3 - Cayetano to Lopez. Thanks Lopez for letter of congratulations (1832)

Letter 4 - Cayetano on Lopez (1832-1833)

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Correspondence from John England, Bishop of Charleston. In English.

Letter 1 - From England to Lopez, then President of Georgetown College, regarding a potential student (January 17, 1840).

Letter 2- From England to Lopez, then President of Georgetown College, regarding a potential student (February 16, 1840)

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Official document (partial) (1782), payment receipts (1781, 1798)

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Printed indulgences and exemptions made out to Lopez.  In Spanish (1821-1822)

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List of expenses incurred by Lopez and Iturbide, signed by Miguel de Naxezas[?]. In Spanish (November 24, 1821)

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“Manifesto al Mundo de Agustin de Yturbide, O sean apuntes para la historia.” Bound holographic manuscript by the dethroned Emperor Agustin, justifying his conduct in Mexico. In Spanish.