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Viceroy of New Spain in 1597, Don Benito Muñoz writes on behalf of Don Gerónimo, praising his excellent military service in the company of Hernán Cortés and stating that he should retain his land and property in the kingdom of Corregidores. In addition to retaining his property, Don Gerónimo and his descendants should be exempt from all taxes and tributes to the Spanish Crown.

Scope and Contents According to Don Gerónimo, Friar Bartolomé de Olmedo was the first cleric to preach in New Spain. He died in Mexico and was buried in Santiago Tlatelulco. Don Gerónimo describes his own Catholic baptism and his subsequent service to Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico, including the contribution of seven packages of gold and eighty precious stones to the Crown. Upon rendering these aforementioned services to Spain, Don Gerónimo writes to ensure that his lands will remain in his...

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Atlalpopcate chronicles Don Gerónimo’s role in the defeat of Montezuma and the conquest of all Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. Additionally, he adds that Don Gerónimo swore his everlasting allegiance to the Spanish crown and convinced other Caciques to be baptized in the Catholic Faith.

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Written to the Viceroy of New Spain in 1568, Don Gerónimo’s service and monetary contributions in the conquest of New Spain are acknowledged. Furthermore, he and his progeny are granted the right to retain and defend his lands in Adoración de los Reyes and the surrounding areas.

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Mentions Cortes, village of Adoracion de los Reyes, Tlaxcala, Benito Munoz, Carlos V, Bartolome de Olmedo, Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Pedro de Alvarado and Montezuma. Written in Mexico, this text is somewhat of a mystery. Based upon the subject matter of the accompanying manuscripts and drawings following the text, the document’s contents most likely concern the land and properties of Don Gerónimo Tequamacpaltentli. Appears to be written in Nahuatl and Spanish.