The English Mercury

 

Anglophonechile.org newspaper archive.

El Mercurio de Valparaiso was founded in 1827, which gives me some hope there may be Chilean newspaper archives available which might mention my Vasquez and Rojas ancestors. An English language newspaper, the Valparaiso English Mercury, ran for twelve issues between December 1843 and March 1844. This was printed at El Mercurio, and aimed at the growing English speaking business community in the bustling port city. The newspaper references incoming and outgoing vessels and their cargo, major events in Chile (such as a massive earthquake in December 1843), and globally (trade in China, Mexican tariffs, etc). This gives a better understanding on the types of trade happening between Valparaiso and other cities at the time.

English Mercury. 2 Mar 1844.

English Mercury. 10 Feb 1844.