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Arredondo's letter of transmittal
Source: Historical proof of the right of the Catholic King to the territory held to-day by the British King under the name of New Georgia #558
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL. Most Illustrious Sir, My dear Sir: The accompanying paper which I enclose makes clear the rights and limits which should be recognized and established for the territory of the province of San Agustin in Florida. It was prepared at my orders by Second Engineer Don Antonio de Arredondo, in accordance with the truth concerning the deeds and events of the time, without any possibility that the smallest circumstance can be disputed or the least error noted. It has seemed to me proper to place it in the hands of your Illustrious Lordship, in case it may in any manner contribute to the fullest knowledge, and dissipate any doubt or dispute however small that may result from ill-founded understanding or malicious intention, so that whatever occurs may be judged according to what is described in it, and his Majesty may be informed of his legal and rightful ownership of these provinces. May God preserve your Illustrious Lordship many years, as I desire. Havana, April 4, 1742. Most Illustrious Sir, your most humble servant kisses the hands of your Illustrious Lordship. Don Juan Francisco de Guemez y Horcasitas. (Rubric.) Most Illustrious Senor Don Joseph del Campillo. Duplicate. 83. [Bolton note: This letter is fastened within the foregoing document at page 22.]
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