A 500-Year-Old Receipt for Supplies to Conquer an Empire Is Returned to Mexico

Published on August 14, 2025 at 08:41 PM
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A 500-Year-Old Receipt for Supplies to Conquer an Empire Is Returned to Mexico
The document describes payments made for expedition supplies, and was signed by Hernán Cortés, who conquered the Aztecs.
Cortes, Hernan (1485-1547)MexicoArchives and RecordsManuscriptsRobberies and TheftsAztecsFederal Bureau of InvestigatioMexico City (Mexico)

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