History

Cristobal sells his house and Solar (land) to Don Fernando for price of 250 pesos. Persons mentioned- Cristobal Partides, citizen of Valle of San Diego, resident of Parral; Don Fernando de Torres Quisada; (R. Davis) (1975)

Valerio owes 2,100 pesos (in silver) to Domingo, first payment of repayment due in 22 of may 1656. (average terms first pymt. 6 Mo. Later 2 pesos of gold per day extra for every day late). Persons mentioned- sargent-major Valerio Cortes del Rey, citizen and Ensayador of Parral; Domingo de Apresa Falcon, citizen and minor of Parral; (R. Davis) (1975)

This very interesting Series of documents provides reports of Indian attacks in the area of the Rio de Florida. A company of soldiers, eventually with some Indian auxilaries, is dispatched to investigate the reports and punish those responsible. A list of the soldiers (about fifty) is provided. A very detailed account, with good geographical references, is given by the officer in charge of the mission. A stomach-wrenching description of the Spaniards tortured and slain by the rebels is provided, as well as a detailed account of the encounter and capture of the rebels. (C. Needham) (1975)

Capt. Diego is dying and presents his last will to capt. Alonso de Moralez lieutenant, Alcalde mayor. Primarily who he owes money to and who is to be paid what. Persons mentioned- capt. Diego Monze, Vezino, Miner of Valle of San Diego; capt. Alonso de Moralez; (R. Davis) (1975)

Acting as an agent for Don Juan de Serbantes, capt. Estevan buys the hacienda of Antonio de Presada, through alfarez Diego de Arballo for price of 1,364 pesos. Usual info about location of hacienda given in terms of owners names of boardering estates. Persons mentioned- capt. Estevan de Levanio, citizen and Miner Parral; alfarez Diego de Arballo, citizen of Parral; Antonio de Presada, Aguacil mayor de Parral; Don Juan de Serbantes knight of Santiago, Juez visitador; (R. Davis) (1976)

Capt. Diego del Castillo was Andres bookkeeper and presents here to the Alcalde mayor an inventory of the dead mans worldly possessions. Includes shirts, hats, blankets, appears to be only his personal articles. Persons mentioned- Andres de Palomares, deceased citizen of Parral; capt. Diego del Castillo, citizen of Parral and bookkeeper; (R. Davis) (1975)

Francisco sells Domingo to Valerio for 400 pesos. Persons mentioned- Francisco Bueno, merchant, resident of Parral; sargent mayor Valerio Cortez del Rey, citizen and ensayar of Parral; Domingo, Negro slave 40 yrs. Old; (R. Davis) (1975)

Francisco de la Parada, dueno de Carros, Vezino of Mexico City last will and testament. (R. Davis) (1975)

Antonio sells Pascuala to capt. Ugarte for 400 pesos. History of past owners included. Persons mentioned- Antonio de de Torres, citizen of Parral; capt. Juan de Ugarte, Vizino; puscuala-30 yr old mulatta slave; (R. Davis) (1975)

Capt. Pedro de Andrade dueno de Carros, Vezino Mexico City gives Francisco de Lima and Francisco Cortes power to collect his debts in Parral. (R. Davis) (1975)