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Caste War letter from Benancio Puc to Jose Maria Chan, Juan Bautista Tun, and Remihio Hau, [1850].

[1850].

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Autograph letter, undated, written at X-Balam Na, X-Cenil. Puc urges an attack on the northern towns in order to capture money and jewels. Folio 2 is a Spanish translation of this letter.
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Chan, Jose Maria
Tun, Juan Bautista
Hau, Remihio
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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