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Bando from gobernador general Bustamante to Miguel Enrriquez, Alcalde mayor de San Geronimo de los Taos, ordering publication of the enclosed royal cedula announcing abdication of king Felipe V in favor of his son Luis I. October 18, 1724, fiesta de San Lucas, is set for coronation. Three days of Toros and regocijo are suggested. Mmss includes copy of cedula and order of virrey to Bustamante, as well as gobernador's order and Alcalde's certification of publication. (Raul Saba) (1980)

Bando from the gobernador general Bustamante to the Alcalde mayor of the Provincia de Zuni, Alonso Garcia, ordering publication of the enclosed royal cedula announcing abdication of king Felipe V in favor of his son Luis I. mmss includes copy of cedula and order of virrey to gobernador general, as well as Bustamante's order and Alcalde's certification of publication. October 18, 1724, fiesta of San Lucas, set for coronation - three days of Toros and regocijo for the province. (Raul Saba) (1980)

Auto de guerra and two accompanying letters of petition recounting attacks and destruction against Jicarilla Apaches by Cumanchas. The gobernador outlines the case against the Cumanchas and establishes a junta de guerra - the members of which give their opinions as to the initiation of a campaign against the Cumanchas. The majority are in favor of defending and avenging the Jicarillas, loyal vassals of the crown - though not yet christians. Important letter by Juan Paez Hurtado outlining danger of Cumanchas and their warlike history. Gobernador Bustamante orders campaign and appoints capitan Antonio Perez Velarde to lead it. Ms mentions Yutas are Allied with Cumanchas and there is fear of more alliances. (Raul Saba) (1980)

Summary of II specific charges and sentencia in residencia of Former gobernador Felix Martines. He is accused of abuse of authority in criminal Cases, mistreatment of soldiers regarding pay, conflict of interests, insubordination and misconduct in Indian campaigns. The Juez receptor, Antonio Bezerra Nieto, absolved Martines of some charges, declared him guilty on others, and referred others to the viceroy. Overall the judgement was unfavorable to Martines. Copy. (Raul Saba) (1980)

Carta de poder by Antonio Valverde y Cosio (Former governor) (Alcalde mayor de El Paso) authorizing Bernardo Olivares to act in his behalf in presenting a Series of questions to witnesses appearing before general Juan Paez Hurtado in Santa Fe. All of this information is relative to a residencia of Valverde y Cosio and is in his favor (defense). Taken by Paez Hurtado, the interrogatorio presents particulars on the favorable reception and treatment given to Juan de Estrada y Austria (Juez) when he came in 1721 to conduct a residencia on the Former gobernadores from Vargas to Martinez. Testimony showed that the then gobernador Valverde y Cosio did not impede the residencia. Witnesses added that Estrada y Austria only conducted the residencia on Flores Mogollon. The originals of the entire proceedings were handed over to Bernardo de Olivares (Valverde's apoderado). (Raul Saba) (1980)

Cedula calling for observance of cedula of March 15, 1787 in regard to criminals who obtain religious sanctuary, especially as regards those obtaining salvoconductos from priests or ecclesiastical judges. Reference to edict of papal Nuncio (1717) and sets forth Series of articles dealing with relations between civil-military and ecclesiastical justice. (Raul Saba) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Joseph de Reano brings suit against Francisco Mascarenas for taking unfair advantage of his nephew, Juan Mascarenas - a minor -, and selling his land and livestock. Juan, an orphan, was under guardianship of Reano's wife. Antonio de Uribarri, Alcalde mayor of Santa Fe, carries out investigation. Gobernador Cruzat y Gongora rules in favor Reano and Young Mascarenas. Land and livestock sold contrary to rights before law. Interesting data on long time Santa Fe residents, Paez Hurtado, Arias Quiros, etc. (Raul Saba) (1980)

Copy of order from marques de Casa Fuerte (virrey) to gobernadores and Alcaldes mayores of Nueva Espana regarding costs and proceeds in civil and criminal judicial proceedings. Includes royal cedula and order from previous virrey, marques de Linares, re-same. Certified and published by gobernador of Nueva Mexico on June 30, 1725. (Raul Saba) (1980)