Ethnography

Tells of the steps taken to pay the ransom which freed the woman. Also retells the history of her captivity, and entrance into Spanish society. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Mentions difficulties encountered with the order that the troops stay out for a period of one month. It leaves the presidio almost defenseless, because the number of troops serving is low. It also burdens the citizenry, who must forsake their livelihood to take place of missing soldiers. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Refers specifically to his duties regarding the care and treatment of Indians. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Cabello is sending Bousquet, who is knowledgeable in the taboaya language, to a taboaya town to bring silver ore from one of its mines. Mathe previously reported existence of gold there. (M. Bowman) (1980)

He says that the peace will never work unless supported by strong military force. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Explains the various methods taken to pay ransoms for 152 captives held by different Indian groups throughout Texas, Luisiana, and New Mexico. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Discusses the difficulties in pursuing the expedition against the Carancaguas. The primary difficulty is the lack of people knowledgeable in handling canoes. Much time is also spent in buliding them. (b. Bowman) (1980)

Tells of some of the Indians depredations, such as scalping and robbery, and the measures taken to combat it. Also assesses the readiness of Bexar.

(M. Bowman) (1980)

States that the campaign against the Carancaguazes has been difficult. Mentions contents of letters received from the governor of Louisiana and the commander of Nachitos. (M. Bowman) (1980)