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CATALOGUE THREE HUNDRED TEN American Manuscript Archives, Journals & Narratives WILLIAM REESE COMPANY 409 Temple Street New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 789-8081 A Note This catalogue is made up entirely of manuscript collections and archives. Collections range in date from Martin Herrera’s 1588 report on New Spain to Harry Truman’s last State of the Union message in 1953, but all relate to the Western Hemisphere, from Argentina to Canada. The great majority, however, relate to the 18th- and 19th-century history of what is now the United States and include speeches, journals, original artwork, photographs, original manuscripts of published books, watercolor albums, ledgers, research notes, diaries, maps, letter books, sketchbooks, log books, scrapbooks, surveyors’ notes, autograph letters, minute books, extra-illustrated books, official reports, account books, manuscript memoirs, collections of drawings, student notebooks, muster rolls, treaties, and poems. All constitute historical evidence of the first order. Available on request or via our website are our recent catalogues 304 The Big Middle, 305 Recent Acquisitions in Americana, 307 Hawaii, 308 Rare and Fine Books & Manuscripts, and 309 Western Americana, as well as Bulletins 30 Manuscripts, 31 Manuscripts, 32 Western Americana, 33 American Natural History, 34 Adams & Jefferson, and many more topical lists. Some of our catalogues, as well as some recent topical lists, are now posted on the internet at www.reeseco.com. A portion of our stock may be viewed via links at www. reeseco.com. If you would like to receive e-mail notification when catalogues and lists are uploaded, please e-mail us at [email protected] or send us a fax, specifying whether you would like to receive the notifications in lieu of or in addition to paper catalogues. Terms Material herein is offered subject to prior sale. All items are as described and are con- sidered to be on approval. Notice of return must be given within ten days unless specific arrangements are made. Connecticut residents must be billed state sales tax. Postage and insurance charges are billed to all nonprepaid domestic orders. Overseas orders are sent by air unless otherwise requested, with full postage charges billed at our discretion. Payment by check, wire transfer or bank draft is preferred, but may also be made by MasterCard or Visa. William Reese Company Phone: (203) 789-8081 409 Temple Street Fax: (203) 865-7653 New Haven, CT 06511 E-mail: [email protected] www.williamreesecompany.com ON THE COVER: 8. [American Revolution]: Chamier, Daniel: [Archive Recording the Work and Accounts of the Commissary General of the British Army in North America, 1774-77]. [London, New York, Baltimore, & Newport, R.I. 1778-98]. Descendants of Montezuma Sue Descendants of Cortes 1. [Abrantes y Linares, Duque de]: [COLLECTION OF MANU- SCRIPTS IN SPANISH FROM THE ARCHIVES OF THE DUKE OF ABRANTES DOCUMENTING HIS FINANCIAL AFFAIRS AND HIS LAWSUIT AGAINST THE CONDE DEL VALLE]. [Mexico. 1781-1783]. Twenty-five documents comprising [55]pp., plus addi- tional contemporary wrapper inscribed: “1782 Mejico.” 36 folio and 19 quarto pages written in several different hands. In fine condition. In a cloth clamshell case, leather label. A collection of twenty-five manuscripts in Spanish, many relating to a lawsuit over lands in Mexico. These are probably connected to the lengthy and complicated suits brought by the heirs of the last Aztec ruler, Montezuma, over their just inheritance, which dragged on throughout the colonial period. The Dukes of Abrantes, ennobled in the 17th century, were descended through the female line from Montezuma. The Duke’s opponent, the Conde de Valle, was descended from Hernán Cortes, ennobled as the Marques de Valle after the Conquest. This archive consists of let- ters to and from the Duke of Abrantes, with reference to his financial affairs and his lawsuit against the Conde del Valle, whose “deliberate tricks for the purpose of delaying the proceedings” are sternly censured by the Duke’s counsel. The majority of the documents are dated 1782. References to the Valle case are found amongst the Duke’s correspondence. For instance, the draft of one of his letters contains the following personal commentary on the litigation (here in translation): “In spite of my administrator’s best efforts and copious documentary evidence, the Count, being well aware of the justice of my claims, seeks to delay the verdict, in which conspiracy he is assisted by his aunt, the Marquesa de Salvatierra, who, I think, has much influence with the ministers, and they are hoping to fleece me of large sums.” The documents also relate to other matters in which the Duke was directly or indirectly concerned, including an estate and the Hospicio de Nuestra Señora de Cobadonga. The collection includes signed letters from the Duke, Pedro Alonso de Alles, Juan Antonio de Elosua Abarratequi, Agustin de Compaxan, Antonio Francisco del Rio, and Fray Antonio Blanco Valdes. $3750. A Spanish Officer’s Service in 17th-Century Peru 2. [Acuna y Cabrera, Antonio de]: PAPELES DE DON ANTONIO DE ACUNA Y CABRERA CAP. DE INFANTERIA ESPANOLA DE ARCABVCEPOS POR SV MAG. [cover title]. [Various places, but likely including Madrid. ca. 1619-1647]. Twelve manuscript documents bound in one volume, pagination described below. Folio. Contemporary vellum, gilt-tooled title on front cover. Minor edge wear and occasional small tears. Overall internally bright and clean. Very good. The collected papers of a decorated Spanish military officer, assigned at times to the duchy of Milan, Buenos Aires, and Lima. The documents are: 1) En la Noble Villao Villad Valladolid a Viente e Siete Dias...[manuscript caption title]. [30]pp. Embellished with two elaborate vignettes highlighted in gilt. A recount- ing of political conditions in Spain relevant to the early years of the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella. 2) En la Fortaleza a de la Villa de Jimaneas a Nueve Dias les Mes de Abril de Mill y Sies Cientos y Trienta y Un Años...[manuscript caption title]. [ca. 1631]. [34]pp. A long discourse on the history of the Inquisition, specifically concerning certain relations present in the Crown’s official archives. 3) Viente y Quarto Reales. Sello Primero, Veinte y Quatro Reales...[caption title]. [1646- 47]. [6]pp. Official document offering an appraisal of conditions in Lima and La Plata. 4) [Notice of the Participation of Don Antonio de Acuna y Cabrera in a Royal Tri- bunal]. [ca. 1647]. [2]pp. A simple notice testifying to his participation. 5) Un Real. Sello Tercero, Un Ral, Años de Mil y Seis Cientos y Quatrenta y Quatro... [caption title]. [ca. 1647]. [2]pp. A memorial on behalf of Acuna y Cabrera for reimbursement for personal monies spent in official service. 6) Juan de Aycaga Contador Pual del [?] Milan...[manuscript caption title]. A list of artillery and infantry companies as recorded by Juan de Aycaga, a royal “ac- countant.” 7) Don Gomez Suares de Figueroa y Cordona, Duque de Ferra [?] del Estado de Milan... [manuscript caption title]. [ca. 1619]. [1]p. A memorial relating to the participa- tion of Acuna y Cabrera in the administration of Milan (under Spanish control from 1535 to 1714). 8) Antonio de Porras Contador Principal Deste Estado de Milan...[manuscript caption title]. [1632]. [1]p. A list of military companies serving in Milan and environs, composed by another official accountant. 9) Instruccion Que a de Granada [?] Maestro de Campo Don Antonio de Acuna y Cabrera Que Va Por Governador de Buenos Ayres y Provincia del Rio de la Plata [manuscript caption title]. [1641]. [4]pp. An eight-point list of instructions for Acuna y Cabrera. His orders include surveying Lima, preserving relations with Brazil, keeping up correspondence with Paraguay and other regions, fortifying Buenos Aires, and making an inquiry into recent events in San Pablo in Brazil. 10) Son Quanto del Capitan Don Antonio de Acuna y Cabrera Cau. De la Order de Santt. Administracion...[manuscript caption title]. [1637]. [3]pp. Signed in manuscript: “Yo El Rey.” Official document, signed by the King, conferring the Order of St. Augustin on Acuna y Cabrera. 11) Por Quanto por Parte del Capitan Don Antonio de Acuna y Cabrera...[manuscript caption title]. [1634]. [1]p. Signed in manuscript: “Yo El Rey.” A document similar to the above, bestowing upon Acuna y Cabrera the Order of Santiago. 12) Por Quanto por Parte del Don Antonio de Acuna Y Cabrera...[manuscript caption title]. [1634]. [1]p. Signed in manuscript: “Yo El Rey.” Yet another confirmation of honors, here specifically noting Acuna y Cabrera’s service in Lima. In all, a diverse collection of documents tracking the varied career of a Spanish army officer at the height of Spain’s influence across Europe and the New World. MAGGS 546, 375 (this sammelband). $8500. An American Merchant and His Wife in the Ivory Trade: Zanzibar in the 1850s 3. [African Trade]: Cheney, George Arthur and Sarah Greene: [LARGE ARCHIVE OF CORRESPONDENCE FROM GEORGE ARTHUR CHENEY, ONE OF THE LEADING AMERICAN TRADERS IN EASTERN AFRICA, AND FROM HIS WIFE, DISCUSSING LIFE AND WORK IN ZANZIBAR OVER THE COURSE OF A DECADE, WITH INFORMATION ON THE TRADE IN IVORY AND OTHER AFRICAN GOODS]. Primarily Zanzibar, as well as let- ters from Bombay, Quilliman, and Aden, and several letters from family in Providence. 1849-1859. Eighty-nine manuscript letters, totaling more than 300 pages and some 100,000 words. Two folio account books, with a total of [39] pp. of manuscript entries, together with an additional group of several dozen printed and manuscript items relating to Cheney’s business dealings. Plus a few dozen additional manuscript letters related to the Cheney family. Many of the letters are accompanied by their original mailing envelopes. The letters with some light wear and a few minor instances of separation along a fold or a small bit of ink burn.