Geography

Documents concerning Joseph de Tena's peticion for title to Sitio de Ganado Menor in Valle de Papigochic. Subsequent inquiries to insure said Sitio did not infringe upon land of neighboring Indians, vecinos. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Concerns grant of two sitios de Ganado mayor with saca de Agua along Rio Florido to Martin Pacheco and possible infringement on lands of Tarahumaras, Tepehuanes from San Miguel de las Bocas*) (1976)

Account campaign 22 soldiers from Buyubampa to real de Batopilas after rebel Indians. Rumors of rebel Pimas reported. Rio Fuerte in flood at this time (winter rains). (T. Sheridan) (1976)

A report on the state of mines in the real of Coseguriachi, focusing on three or four of the largest ones. This report draws on a previous inspection in 1711. Consequently, this document is confusing, as reports from 1711 and 1718 are mixed together. Gives excellent information on all aspects of mining. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Describes location, water sources, enumerates land grants junction Rios San Pedro, Conchos. States navichame Pueblo Guadalupe abandoned, therefore land grants in area not enfringing on Indian rights. Claims settlement should be encouraged as defense against raids into interior enemy Indians. Related documents frames 0075a-0077b. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Concerns expeditions to salt fields of Cerro Hueco in Vicinity of presidio of El Paso and financial squabbles among merchants involved. Salt fields in territory of Apaches, who gave expedition humazos. 35 friendly Indians from El Paso constituted the labor force. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Series of field reports by capt. Joseph Fernandez de Cordoba, as he pursues rebellious Acoclames. (T. Barnes) (1976)

General Juan Fernandez de Retana had been one of the most important individuals in Nueva Viscaya for years. The settlement of his estate provides an excellent inventory and valuation, in addition to some good history. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Inconclusive criminal case against a governor of a Jova village. However padre Francisco Maria Piccolo figures large in the case. Also, a census of sorts is provided for two villages giving the names of all males their spouses and children, their relatives and the positions they hold in local government. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Long legal battle over the repartimiento of twelve Indians. Indians go to court. Court case involves Indians, local government officials, haciendados, millers, the Audiencia in Guadalajara and the viceroy. Good example of workings of legal system and the repartimeinto. Good history provided in reports of people pleading their case, as they review their many years of service to the crown. (T. Barnes) (1976)