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Caste War letter from Jose Alvino May to Miguel Huchim and an order by Florentino Chan, [1850 Feb. 13].

[1850 Feb. 13].

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Autograph letter, written by May's secretary Manuel Antonio Gil at X-Enan. This is a Spanish translation of a letter to Miguel Huchim and an order given by Florentino Chan, marshalling his troops. The authors advise Huchim that they are unable to send him troops because they are needed elsewhere.
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Huchim, Miguel
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Spanish
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Mayas—Wars—Mexico—Yucatán (State).
Yucatán (Mexico : State)—History—Caste War, 1847-1855
Indigenous Studies
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