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The documents of La Ninfa show some of the realities of transatlantic migration in the Spanish Empire during the eighteenth century. The ship carried various migrants, some of whom were wealthy and well-connected, while others had more humble origins. (1/12) #EarlyModern#History#Skystorians
Theoretically, migration from mainland Spain to America was strictly regulated. The Leyes de Indias (Laws of the Indies) dictated that only natives of the kingdoms of Spain could migrate and settle in the Spanish possessions. (2/12)
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The Prize Papers Project
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The Prize Papers Project is dedicated to the study and digitization of the Prize Papers collection stored at The National Archives, UK. It is a based at the University of Oldenburg, Germany, and the National Archives, UK.
Learn more: www.prizepapers.de
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