Granada Documents: The tricks of Dr. Quirós (1521) and the enforceable chart earned by Francisco Pizarro, governor of Peru, to the Chancery (1538)
Abstract
Among the many documents consulted at two Granada archives ―the Protocols Historical Archive and the Royal Chancery Archive―, here we publish and discuss two groups of writings. In the first place, six conveniences from Dr. Quirós with Granada Moors directed to get them various licenses; secondly , the text of the enforceable chart won by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro against the person to which entrusted to bring to Spain an important cargo of gold from Jauja, on the rights of transport. Documents are detailed in a following appendix, along with other news on American affairs found in the Granada Chancery and the Council of Military Orders Archives.Downloads
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