Agriculture

Joseph de Reano brings suit against Francisco Mascarenas for taking unfair advantage of his nephew, Juan Mascarenas - a minor -, and selling his land and livestock. Juan, an orphan, was under guardianship of Reano's wife. Antonio de Uribarri, Alcalde mayor of Santa Fe, carries out investigation. Gobernador Cruzat y Gongora rules in favor Reano and Young Mascarenas. Land and livestock sold contrary to rights before law. Interesting data on long time Santa Fe residents, Paez Hurtado, Arias Quiros, etc. (Raul Saba) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Speaking for Luisa Hurtado, captain Luis Garcia complains to Alcalde mayor that unnamed ecclesiastics have been causing trouble claiming that one of the Hurtado cows belongs to a mission. Captain Garcia points out many cows look alike and asks for justice in this case. (R. Davis) (1980)

The governor complains of the confusion caused by the considerable number of strayed animals, and the frequent abuses that occur, involving theft, false claims of ownership, and illegal trade in such animals. He issues an order delineating a new regulation governing the disposition of such animals and the penalty for its infraction (four years of exile to the province of Zuni). And, requires that the Alcaldes mayores of the various towns and settlements publish the order publicly, in both Spanish and Indian languages. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

The performance of Cuerbo y Valdes during his term as governor of Nueva Mexico is examined by the viceroy, the duque de Linares. Testimony from various sources is considered; and the suit between Valdes and the presidial soldiers, and between Valdes and the marques de la Penuela is examined. The viceroy finds the soldiers and the marques culpable; and he orders the marques to refund Valdes, within one month, considerable amounts of money and merchandise. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Similar instructions as in 0508-0516 regarding the settlement of the Sumas (Indians) in the jurisdiction of el Passo, in an attempt to placate them after an uprising. The preceding order was to Valverde y Cosio the commanding officer of el Passo. This, almost identical communication, is to the marques de la Penuela, governor of New Mexico. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Following a recent uprising of the Suma Indians, the Spaniards are attempting to placate and settle the discontented tribes. This is an order from the viceroy to Valverde y Cosio, commanding officer of el Passo, regarding the decision of the council for the Indian settlements. Valverde y Cosio is instructed regarding the accommodation of the Indians in locations pleasing to themselves, the distribution of agricultural tools and allotment of land, in attempt to engage the Indians in agricultural cultivation, so as to keep them occupied, constructively, and so reduce the chances for further uprisings. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980) virrey)/luna, Joseph de/Urive Cartejon, Joseph Joachin de/Diaz Bracamonte, Juan de/Gonzales de Aguero, Phelix/viva, Manuel de/ de Neira o Ydores, Tristan/Rena y Flores, Juan Francisco de la/ Robles Loxenzana, Augustin de/veguellina, Juan de la/Sander de Alcaras, Pedro/Rivera Santa Cruz, Nicolas/Guerrero de Ardila, Gabriel/pardo, Ysidro Nicolas/abendano, Joseph Manuel de/ Carrasco, Antonio Clemente/Claveria Villas Reales, Juan Antonio/Ximenez de los Cobos, Manuel/rios, Joseph Luis de los/ Espinoza Ocampo y Cornejo, Joseph Antonio de (fiscal)/Balverde y Cosio, Antonio de (capitan)/penuela, marques de la (gobernador)/colina, Augustin de (Ofm)/valdes, Francisco de

In compliance with the wishes of the king, the governor orders Roque Madrid to distribute a supply of tools and agricultural implements among the residents of the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz and la Canada. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Order to the governor relating to the sowing of crops and concerning the penalty of 2,000 pesos. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)