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Certificate, Comisario de Quadrillero given in favor of D. Antonio Benito, citizen of Segovia, 1804-1818

 File — Box: 13, Folder: 235
Identifier: INQ-116

Scope and Contents

Collection of printed and manuscript documents regarding Antonio Benito and his status in the inquisition's Santa Hermandad confraternity. The Hermandad's centuries-old role in the suppression of gypsies and bandits noted, along with more recent struggles against the French invaders. Benito's qualities and blood purity (limpieza) are noted, for which he is named comisario quadrillero of the Hermandad. Contains signatures and wax seal.

Dates

  • Creation: 1804-1818

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Language of Materials

Spanish; Castilian

Physical Description

Approximately 38 folios

Repository Details

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

Contact:
102 Hesburgh Library
Notre Dame IN 46556
574-631-0290