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Finding Aid of the Miguel Antonio Lovato Papers, 1790-1849The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for Southwest ResearchEmail: cswrref@unm.eduURL: http://www.unm.edu/~cswrref/ ©2000 The University of New Mexico
Scope and ContentThe seven documents in this collection include letters, petitions, a statement suggesting remedies for certain conditions in New Mexico, and a petition relating to Sandia Pueblo. All letters are by or relating to Miguel Antonio Lovato, resident of Galisteo and Santa Fe, New Mexico in the late eighteenth century to the mid-nineteenth century. The earliest document (ca. 1790) protests the infrequent visits by priests and the consequent high numbers of unbaptized babies and people who die without last rites. In this letter, Lovato, complains of prison conditions and the lack of Catholic administration among indigenous settlements. The second item is a letter written by Lovato to the President of Mexico describing the various indigenous ethnic groups present around Santa Fe. The tone of this letter is one of warning which decries Lovato's xenophobic stance. Other items in the collection are legal documents related to land transfers, a protest of an unjust prison sentence, and a complaint of the unfair displacement of indigenous peoples from lands granted to them by the Spanish Crown in 1748. In his letters, Lovato suggests various solutions to problems of social order, economic troubles, and military issues. All materials in this collection are in Spanish. RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsThe collection is open for research. Copy RestrictionsLimited duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Preferred CitationMiguel Antonio Lovato Papers (MSS 137), Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, University Libraries, University of New Mexico. Related Archival MaterialSandia Pueblo Land Deed Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico Access TermsIndians of North America--Land tenure New Mexico--Social condition--18th century New Mexico--Social conditions--19th century Contents List
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