http://www.gutenberg.org/files/13120/13120-8.txt Emma Helen Blair, The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume VI, 1583-1588; 2004 [EBook #13120]. The archbishop of Mexico at this time was Pedro de Moya y Contreras, who had come to Mexico in 1571 as chief inquisitor of the Holy Office. On October 20,1573, he assumed the duties of archbishop; and in 1583 was appointed visitador (i.e., inspector) of the courts, in which office he was engaged during three years. In 1584 he was appointed viceroy of Nueva Espana, surrendering this post, a year later, to Villamanrique. All these offices were held by him at one time. In June, 1586, he returned to Spain, where he died at the close of the year 1591. In January of that year he had been appointed president of the Council of the Indias.
"Mexico. Inquisition. Manuscript document, signed by Dr. Moya y Contreras. Mexico, 24 August 1574. Folio extra (60.8 cm; 23.75"). Less than three years after the formal establishment of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in Mexico (November, 1571), the first Inquisitor, Dr. Moya y Contreras, issued this multipart decree. The bulk of it relates to the reality of the post-Trentine world: All masses are to be said in Latin, only the Counsel of Trent-approved catechisms, liturgies, etc., are to be used. Following are sections concerning books that are in need of expurgation.
16th-century Inquisition manuscripts are very, very rare in the marketplace. Those actually signed by the first Mexican Inquisitor are downright unheard of. And this document preserves the original paper and wax seal of the Holy Office.
Written in a clear, easy to read cursive, on two folio sheets pasted together, as was the style because of the lack of extra large paper. Minor damage to foremargin, with small loss of portions of six words but not of the sense of the sentences. Repairs to margins and to some worm holes. Some darkening along glue line where sheets were brought together; some discoloration from bleeding of ink. Overall, in very impressive and nice condition."
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