Martin de Mayorga Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MARTIN DE MAYORGA
Died: 1783
Biography
MARTIN DE MAYORGA Ferrer (1721-1783), also a career Spanish officer, was Captain General of Guatemala (1773-1779) before being named interim Viceroy of New Spain (1779-1783). As Viceroy he improved sanitation in an effort to combat smallpox and other epidemics, and collected and preserved historical records. He dispatched a small military force to Florida to aid the American settlers fighting for independence from Britain.
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MARTIN DE MAYORGA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 07/09/1782 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 294531As governing officials of New Spain, they call for increased collection of saltpeter to expedite production of gunpowder.Sale Price $845.00
$1,000.00
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MARTIN DE MAYORGA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/14/1779 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 294529As Viceroy of New Spain and commander of the Northern provinces, they issue a 16x23 proclamation forbidding trade with England, pursuant to Spain's war with England arising from the American Revolution.
Price: $1,400.00
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TEODORO DE CROIX - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/02/1779 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 294530As governing officials of New Spain, they extend the deadline for collection and destruction of old coinage.
Price: $1,000.00
