Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A stolen manuscript written by notorious Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortés in 1527 has been returned to the Mexican government, the FBI announced on Wednesday.
The manuscript was written on parchment and signed by Cortés with an indicated date of Feb. 20, 1527.
"This is an original manuscript page that was actually signed by Hernan Cortez," FBI special agent Jessica Dittmer said in a news release.
The manuscript "outlines the payment of pesos of common gold for expenses in preparation for discovery of the spice lands," Dittmer said.
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