Economics

An order for the Alcaldes mayores of la Canada and Taos to publicize an expedition which will by leaving Galisteo Pueblo on August 12, 1744, with an escort of soldiers, to obtain salt from the salt lakes in eastern New Mexico. (R. Jackson) (1980)

A copy of a document sent to the viceroy by two new Mexican Franciscans, expressing the desire of the Navajo to be baptized. Of special interest is a population estimate of 4,000 for this group. (R. Jackson) (1980)

A petition by the owners of sheep in the jurisdiction of Alburquerque requesting permission to sell their wool, which is threatened by moths. Permission was granted. (R. Jackson) (1980)

An inventory of the personal effects of Maria Calabacita, deceased Indian from Santo Domingo Pueblo. (R. Jackson) (1980)

An order prohibiting the grazing of livestock by any person living in or near Santa Fe until the harvesting of the corn and, wheat, since the animals were damaging the crop and the pasture of the presidio horse herd at la Cienega. (R. Jackson) (1980)

Documents related to a power of attorney granted by Maria Roibal, widow of Joseph de Riano, and powers of attorney for their son, Joseph riano-a minor, delivering cattle to the care of the guardian of the estate, Alphonso Leal de Aguilar. (R. Jackson) (1980)

Criminal case against Balthasar Baca and Gregorio Benavides who Ran horses through watermelon field belonging to an Indian from Nambe. They also beat him. Baca fined 20 pesos and Benavides 15. (R. Jackson) (1980)

Bando informing various Alcaldes mayores of military expedition leaving from Galisteo to go to salt lagoons to collect salt. (R. Jackson) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Power of attorney by soldiers of Santa Fe presidio to allow for collection of their pay. (R. Jackson) (1980)