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Josef Nuenta Escalante, Jose Manuel Calderon, et al., "Diligencias contra el Reo Atanacio de la Crus, por haver echo pacto, con el Diablo...", 1798-1799

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 35
Identifier: INQ-125

Scope and Contents

Inquisitorial trial of Atanasio de la Cruz, Indian of Copándaro, near San Luis de Potosí (Mexico), for having made a pact with the devil. The trial began in Copándaro (1798) but was later moved to the episcopal seat of Valladolid (Mexico). Multiple documents in multiple hands, with signatures of several inquisition officials. De la Cruz was absolved and released in July 1799.

Dates

  • Creation: 1798-1799

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Language of Materials

Spanish; Castilian

Physical Description

17 folios; 33 cm

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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