Ethnography

Abolishes the practice of branding Negro slaves on the forehead and shoulders when entering a port city. This distinguished them from the illegally imported slaves. Also requires that the branding irons be returned. (M. Bowman) (1980)

In particular, he wants to discuss the selling of alcohol to the Indians. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Relates that the horses given to the Taboayazes were the worst from the Mestenas; the usefulness of Vial, Valdes, and Reyes; and the limited progress being made on the Bosquet mine. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Argues in favor of the revocation. States that the order is hurting the missions. The Indians live off the cattle and only venture out to brand the cattle when it is safe to do so. Therefore, the order to kill any unmarked cattle, and pay a tax to crown for doing so, is ruinous. In addition, because the Indians are adversely affected by the order, many are leaving the missions and forsaking their recently adopted catholicism. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Reports that he is proceeding with plans for the distribution of presents to the friendly Indians of the north. Also mentions raising 500 pesos for the ransom of 152 Spaniards and Christian Indians held by the Taobayaces, Tuacanas, and Hues. (M. Bowman) (1980)

(M. Bowman) (1980)

Rengel sends instructions to Cabello concerning the most effective way to furnish supplies to the friendly Indians. Suggests the use of local merchants. (M. Bowman) (1980)

(M. Bowman) (1980)

(M. Bowman) (1980)

(M. Bowman) (1980)