History

Testimony by Franciscan priests and civil officials as to the job being done by capitan Alonso Victores Rubin de Celis as commander of the presidios of Pilar and El Paso. He gets high marks, and the visitador commends him. Good information on general state of affairs in the far north. (T. Barnes) (1977)

Escudero, a wealthy man, leaves a large estate, which is given a most detailed inventory. Very good for prices. (T. Barnes) (1977)

In a civil suit involving one of his heirs, Bernardo Cortez del rey's statement of accounts is entered as evidence. It covers the years 1690-1726 inclusive. Since he was a Member of one of the wealthiest families of the province, this provides extensive economic information on mining and ranching. (R. Perez) (1977)

Inventory and last will and testament of Bernardo Cortes del Rey, very detailed inventory of one of the wealthiest men from one of the wealthiest families in Nueva Viscaya. (T. Barnes) (1977)

Blas Rodriguez is (was) a long time resident and important citizen. Average inventory and detailed history. (T. Barnes) (1977)

Series of communications between military commanders and private citizens to governor over a varied group of Indians, some of whom are asking for peace and others who are raiding. (T. Barnes) (1977)

Testimony taken by governor to See if capitan Juan Antonio Fernandez de la Cavada is fit to be Alcalde mayor of Cuencame*) (1977)

The deceased, Isidro*) (1977)

Should be on 1721-23 reels. Covers Indian problems in Sonora, Pima and Tarahumara. Good testimony and information by way of Jesuit letters. (T. Barnes) (1977)

This civil suit has been going on for months. This portion of it contains good inventories and prices. See especially frames 1101-1125. See frames 1340-1355 on same reel for another good inventory with prices. (T. Barnes) (1977)