Obispado de San Luis Potosí Records: Documents Pertaining to its Establishment
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, reports, decrees, and a map relating to the establishment a bishopric in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Manuscript number G254, dated 1792, consists of an unsigned formal petition to the King of Spain setting forth need for the establishment of a bishopric in San Luis Potosí and requesting financial assistance for the same. Manuscript number G292, dated 1800-1805, contains letters which convey a cedula from the King of Spain ordering consideration of the establishment of the bishopric; letters and reports responding to the order; and a map of the proposed boundaries of the bishopric.
Dates
- Creation: 1792-1805
Language of Materials
Spanish or Castilian
Access Restrictions
Unrestricted.
Use Restrictions
Standard copyright restrictions apply.
Historical Note
In 1776 the municipal government of San Luis Potosí began petitioning the King of Spain for establishment of a bishopric in their municipality. In 1792 a formal letter to the king elaborated on the need for the bishopric and for financial assistance in its organization. On May 20, 1800, a cedula was issued by the King of Spain ordering consideration of the establishment of said bishopric; the minister of the royal treasury in Mexico sought the opinions of various bishops. On March 15, 1805, the viceroy approved a recommendation for creation of the bishopric. The bishopric was formally established in 1855.
Full Extent
134 leaves (in 2 volumes)
Abstract
Correspondence, decrees, and other documents leading to the establishment in 1855 of a bishopric in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Arrangement
Arranged by García Collection manuscript numbers.
Other Finding Aids
The following guide is available in the Benson Latin American Collection Rare Books Reference: Castañeda, Carlos Eduardo, 1896-1958. Guide to the Latin American Manuscripts in the University of Texas Library. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 1939.
Acquisitions Information
The collection forms part of the Genaro García Collection, which was purchased by the University of Texas in 1921 from the heirs of Genaro García.
Alternate Form Available
The collection is also available on microfilm.
Processing Information
The papers were described by the Benson's Mexican Archives Project in October 1994.
Finding aid initially prepared by the Mexican Archives Project, January 10, 1995.
- Title
- Obispado de San Luis Potosí Records
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection
- Date
- 1/10/1995
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Revision Statements
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Repository Details
Part of the Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin Repository
2300 Red River Street
Austin Texas 78712 United States
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