Report on Hurricane Damage to Baracoa, Cuba, 1815-1816
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Report on Hurricane Damage to Baracoa, Cuba
- Dates
- 1815-1816 (inclusive)1815110618160207
- Quantity
- 1 box
- Collection Number
- OLPb178BAR
- Summary
- Reports on the situation of Baracoa, Cuba following a massive hurricane.
- Repository
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Lewis & Clark College, Special Collections and Archives
Aubrey R. Watzek Library
615 S. Palatine Hill Rd.
Portland, OR
97219
Telephone: 5037687758
Fax: 5037687282
archives@lclark.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- Spanish; Castilian
Content Description
Small archive of three manuscripts reporting on the situation in Baracoa, Cuba following a massive hurricane in 1815. Collection includes one document [18 pp. on 9 leaves] dated November 6, 1815 that describes the devastation signed by Miguel de Mena and Juan Nepomuceno. The second document [2 pp. on 1 leaf] dated January 3, 1816 notes that the government has agreed to extend a series of amenities to the city of Baracoa. The third document [2 pp. on 1 leaf] dated February 7, 1816 agrees to a further extension of document #2. Both documents are signed by Antonio del Valle Hernandez. Note: The documents are in Spanish.
Historical Note
In late September 1815, Baracoa, the oldest Spanish settlement in Cuba suffered a massive hurricane. The gale, most likely the same reported to strike New England between September 22 and 24, 1815 became known as the Great September Gale of 1815, or the New England Hurricane of 1815. The documents report on the destruction and economic damage to the region suffered by the hurricane. Reports for assistance from the HM Government, and the position of the city by the Mayor.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Report on hurricane damage to Baracoa, CubaDates: November 6, 1815Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Government agreement to extend amenities to BarcoaDates: January 3, 1916Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Agreement extension for amenities to BarcoaDates: February 7, 1816Container: Box 1, Folder 3
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Global Warming
- Hurricanes
Geographical Names
- Baracoa Bay (Cuba)
