Portuguese letters and royal orders, 1648-1653

Summary

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

1648-1653

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

Portuguese

Preferred citation:

Portuguese letters and royal orders, ms561, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of mostly original letters and royal orders covering the years 1648-1653 pertaining to the administration of Brazil, the war against the Dutch, reorganization of the armed forces in Bahia, commerce, and other matters of like import. The documents are written in old Portuguese and some are faded and difficult to read.

Indexed terms

Names:

Portugal. Exército

Places:

Salvador (Brazil)
Portugal -- Politics and government -- 1640-1656.
Portugal -- History, Military.
Brazil -- Civilization -- Portuguese influences.
Brazil -- History -- Dutch Conquest, 1624-1654.

Preferred citation:

Portuguese letters and royal orders, ms561, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.