A Guide to King Charles IV of Spain's Real Cedula to Cuba
Finding aid created by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
January 2012
Descriptive Summary |
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| Creator: | Charles IV, King of Spain, 1748-1819 | |
| Title: | King Charles IV of Spain's Real Cedula to Cuba | |
| Dates: | 1810 | |
| Abstract: | An official copy of a real cedula expressing the King of Spain's displeasure toward interracial marriages in Cuba. | |
| Extent: | 0.01 Linear feet. 1 folder. | |
| Identification: | MS Group 302 | |
| Language(s): | Spanish | |
Scope and Content
An official copy of a Real Cedula of King Charles IV of Spain expressing his displeasure toward interracial marriages among Cuban colonists in Puerto Príncipe and "negros, mulatos, chinos...." The original Real Cedula was dated October 19, 1805. This official copy from the secret archives was created January 30, 1810. The Real Cedula begins: "El Rey.- Regente y Oydores... Audiencia de Cuba que reside en la Villa de Puerto Príncipe." A transcription of the document is included.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
The collection is open for research.
Related or Separated Material
This collection is part of the Cuban Miscellaneous Collection.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], King Charles IV of Spain's Real Cedula to Cuba, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Howard Karno.
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