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Conquest of New Spain. The Mexicans propose peace, with the intention of besieging the Spaniards by hunger: the plan of the treaty is known; Hernán Cortes gathers his captains, and decides to leave Mexico that same night. "Historia de la Conquista de México, población, y progresos de la América septentrional, conocida por el nombre de Nueva España" (History of the Conquest of Mexico, population, and progress of northern America, known by the name of New Spain). Written by Antonio de Solís y Rivadeneryra (1610-1686), Chronicler of the Indies. Chapter XVII. Edition published in Barcelona, 1756. Printing house of Lucas de Bezares y Urrutia. Historical Military Library of Barcelona. Catalonia, Spain.