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Caste War letter from Benancio Pec to Jose Antonio Garcia in Valladolid : Cruz Chen, [1850 Jan. 24].

[1850 Jan. 24].

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Autograph letter, written at Cruz Chen. Pec points out to the priest that the Yucatecans had burned down his ranch and burned all his corn. Included is a list of things stolen from him by the Yucatecans.
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García, José Antonio
Language
Mayan languages
Subject
Mayas—Wars—Mexico—Yucatán (State).
Maya language—Texts
Yucatán (Mexico : State)—History—Caste War, 1847-1855
Indigenous Studies
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