Hernán Cortés letter to Emperor Charles V detailing the need for more financial aid in order to continue the conquest of Mexico. Cortés details his will to serve the Crown, recent achievements as governor, and his desire to continue the conquest of Mexico.
Creator/Contributor:
Cortés, Hernán, 1485-1547 (author), Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, 1500-1558 (addressee), and García Icazbalceta, Joaquín, 1825-1894 (collector)
Date Created/Date Issued:
1524-10-15
Owning Repository:
Benson Latin American Collection, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections, The University of Texas at Austin