Geography

A Concho Indian is Charged with aiding in an attack on a wagon train. He is convicted. The man he works for pays a fine and the Indian receives a short prison term. This document a good example of the equity of the Spanish judicial system. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Some 70 Indians are captured and convicted of being rebels. They are sentenced to death. Jesuits appeal the case to the governor. Document not complete. (T. Barnes) (1976)

The annual visit by the governor to the province. Gives a partial picture of types of economic activity going on. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Order for and the residencia held on the death of Joseph de Neira y Quiroga, governor and captain-general of Nueva Viscaya. The judge of the residencia is Juan Isidro*) (1976)

Proposal for establishment of new town. Conflicts with interests of Indians. Jesuits, especially fr. Francisco Xavier de Medrano speak for Indians. Amounts to a big rip-off land-grab by people who See good land (the Indians), and available labor. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Excellent description of conditions on northern and western frontier. People leave the area with belongings and livestock, joining the people of New Mexico in search of safety. Excellent. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Appeal to governor, Joseph de Neira y Quiroga to appoint a priest to the new parish called San Juan de la Concepcion, some fifty league from San Joseph. A good example of the patronato. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Good residencia, covering as it does the period leading up to the Indian revolts. Document not complete. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Good field reports. Measures taken to fight Indians. Long lists of soldiers and citizens. Capture and sentencing of Indians. Excellent. (T. Barnes) (1976)

The annual listing of soldiers on active duty. This year is more important however, as Indian revolts become serious. (T. Barnes) (1976)