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Prosecution of witchcraft in San Luis Potosí, 1774-1776

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 33
Identifier: INQ-123
Scope and Contents

Inquisitorial trial concerning alleged witchcraft, with resulting illness and possible possession, by a woman named "San Juana" and her daughter Viviana. Denunciations by Maria de los Santos Tobar and others. The accused do not seem to have been found or interrogated. Testimony describes rural society and beliefs in the region of Potosí (Mexico), including expert opinion of a doctor confirming likely use of sorcery. Case dismissed of rlack of evidence in 1776.

Dates: 1774-1776