Political

(D. Marksz, December 1987)

New virrey responds to correspondence left unanswered by mountain Apaches and by Bohorquez against Gilenos; approves Loyola's determination that eastern Apaches should be denied peace; prevails on Loyola to maintain peace with friendly nations, especially Comanches and Yutas. (D. Marksz, November 1987)

Two letters from Concha to Flores concerning various tribes of carries message from Sierra Blanca Apaches requesting peace negotiations. Concha seems well acquainted with individuals and general ethnography of several tribes, describes interactions with Faraones, others. Mention of Echeagary placing Chiricahuas in military company. Unsigned draft of letter to Concha restating atrocities of recent Apache raids, friendly Indians' mistrust for Apache advances. Letter from Ugarte y Loyola to Revilla Gigedo discussing above correspondence, mentions Equeracapa to visit Chihuahua to discuss last Comanche campaign against Apaches. (A. Dean, March 1989)

Transcribed letter from hacienda owners to Revilla Gigedo stating Apache raids are taking immense toll in lives and property, begging official assistance. Draft of letter to owners suggesting raising militia of 100 Tarahumaras and citizens for protection until troops can be brought in. (A. Dean, March 1989)

Award of bonus to Herrera for long Marches and expenses suffered (ff. 74-76); Cordero requests bonus (ff. 79); informe that Herrera receives bonus for completing March from Coahuila to Texas (ff. 80-82); argument that Cordero deserves pay for governorship of Coahuila and Texas as Texas governor Elquezabal request for more information of how Cordero assumed charge of Texas (ff. 85-87); copy of Cordero's Marching orders and other documents relating to his taking office (ff. 88-90); argument that Cordero only receive half of second salary (ff. 91-94); response that since Cordero was primarily governor of Texas, not Coahuila, bonus rejected (ff. 95); mostly very general, except for salary figure of 4000 peso per year for post of governor (p. Coyle, March 1990)

Letters from Chihuahua to the virrey regarding the problems between the comandante and tesorero; others from Durango explaining the reasons why Garcia conde has not moved to Chihuhua. Summary of the petitions made by ayuntamiento de Chihuahua from February 15, 1814 until 1820. Letter informing the virrey that the prisoners convicted of conspiracy were not sent to prison but are being kept by Bonavia in Durango. (D. Bautista, December 1989)

Relation of the military career of Garcia conde, and a letter to the new virrey requesting permission to leave his position because he feels ill. On June 22, 1817 ayuntamiento de Chihuahua again writes a letter to the new virrey requesting move of the capitania general from Durango to Chihuahua. Virrey orders Bonavia to change his residence when new gobernador of Durango arrives. Garcia conde answers the virrey explaining why he does not want to change his residence. (D. Bautista, November 1989)

The ayuntamiento de Chihuahua sends a letter to Bonavia asking if the prisoners are actually in his custody and not in the presidio ultramarino. The Ayuntamiento sends a copy to virrey. Bonavia answers the ayuntamiento de Chihuahua stressing that they should respect his actions and not listen to ligerezas. Virrey orders Bonavia to change his residence and stop the problems in Chihuahua; Bonavia answers virrey that he will obey but he still does not understand why he has to be in Chihuahua. The fiscal gives information to the virrey concerning the events in Chihuahua and Bonavia's case; ayuntamiento de Chihuahua sends a letter to Bonavia telling him that he misunderstood their letter and that they have the right to appeal. Fiscal suggests virrey stop Bonavias misconduct. (D. Bautista, 1989)