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Malaspina expedition papers
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- 1789-1795 (Creation)
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Documents relating to the voyage of scientific exploration, 1789-1794, conducted by the Italian mariner Alessandro (Alejandro) Malaspina, assisted by José Bustamente y Guerra, and sponsored by the Spanish crown. The expedition included stops in Trinidad, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, points along the coast of North America as far north as Nootka Sound, the Philippine Islands, Australia, and New Zealand. The documents relate to the American portion of the voyage as far as California and include documentation on inland explorations and the gathering of scientific data, including descriptions of conditions among the California missions. Also included are a group of items relating to preparations and supplies. Many documents were sent to or from the office of Spanish naval minister Antonio Valdés y Bazán. Some documents are contemporary copies.
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Finding aids
A guide to the full contents of the collection is available on Archives West: https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv07531
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Online collection is only a selection of materials from the full collection. More information about this collection can be found in the collection guide: https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv07531
Specialized notes
- Citation: Malaspina expedition papers, 1789-1795, Mss 2814, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.