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Re: Appraising "Texas" maps
- Subject: Re: Appraising "Texas" maps
- From: Bert Johnson <mandraki@erols.com>
- Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 19:46:55 -0500
Preston Figley wrote:
> 3. "Carte des Etats-Unis de l'Amerique Septentrionale," Fremin/Poir-
> son, 1820 (Wheat 337). Fine large U.S. map with Texas labeled "New
> Philippines or Texas." Have seen "New Philippines" before, but on a
> smaller map, and can't think where. Context?
Pres,
When you say context, if you mean on what other maps does it appear, I
haven't a clue. If you are inquiring about the origin of the term "New
Phillipines," perhaps I can.
In 1730, Spain wished to attract settlers to Texas to stymie French
designs and supplement the mission settlements in the largely empty
territory. They especially recruited in the Canary Islands. In 1731,
fourteen families totaling 56 persons from the Canaries arrived in
Texas, which at that time was called New Phillipenas. This period, and
this settlement, is the one I have usually seen the name New Phillipines
associated with. For instance, one of the settlers signed himself "I
Juan Leal Goraz, Spaniard and noble settler by Order of His Majesty
(whom God guard) in this Royal Presidio of San Antonio de Vejar and
Villa of San Fernando, Province of Texas, or New Phillipines, and
present Senior Regidor of the said Villa, also farmer."
I believe soon thereafter the term Texas began to eclipse New
Phillipines in popular use. I did not realize it appeared on a map as
late as 1820.
Bert
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