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Inquisition Order for the Arrest of Lorenzo Machado, Mexico City, December 19, 1598
A Spanish-language manuscript from Mexico City, dated December 19, 1598. Issued by Alonso de Peralta, Inquisitor of the Mexican Inquisition, this document orders the arrest of Lorenzo Machado, a Portuguese man, and the seizure of his property. The order directs Machado's imprisonment in the secret cells of the Inquisition. The document includes signatures and is written in sepia ink on paper, measuring 7 x 12 1/2 inches. It displays signs of age and deterioration, including ink corrosion and a central fold.
Associated People/Businesses
- Peralta Robles, Alonso de
- Machado, Lorenzo
- Tribunal de la Inquisición en México
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Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box A, Folder 3