Political

Reference to prisoners Tarasoff and Juan Eliott. (A. Dell'aqua, 1/87)

Describes establishment of russian settlement north of San Francisco desertion of a russian sailor. (A. Dell'aqua, 1/87)

Letters by Echeagaray, intermingled with draft letters from viceroy, concerning administrative affairs. Echeagaray mentions they are having a tranquil period concerning relations with enemigos and seeks to travel to San Luis Potosi to deal with deceased Brother's accounts. Discuss papers from viceroy to be turned over directly to Senora Tovia. (S. Fiederlein, 4-20-87)

Larrauri draws to the viceroy's attention that he has been named teniente of the company at San Antonio Bucareli presidio. Indicates he will describe in diarios the events of a campaign in which he participated, but no such documents accompany the letter. (S. Fiederlein, 4-20-87)

Forty points of instructions to new presidio commander covering discipline, accounts, importance of good relations with missions and their role of Indian pacification, importance of keeping all foreign ships from entering into commerce with California. Detailed information on construction of houses and towns, establishment of farms, division of land, and native vegetation and terrain. Mentions nuevo reglamento covering departamento de San Blas, antigua California y nuevos establecimientos de San Diego y Monterrey. Limits what is shipping permitted, particularly nao de filipinas and official ships from San Blas. (D.deeds, 1977)(S. Fiederlein, 4-9-87)

Series of letter dealing principally with administrative matters discussion about salary of Ortiz Parrilla. One frame announces correspondence with Coronel Parrilla, but no correspondence follows. Notes by unknown person(S) to Pebrete interspersed wit letters. Pebrete reports his arrival at Santa Rosa. Alderete certifies to Pebrete's arrival. (S. Fiederlein, 4-9-87)

Rabago notified of Sesma's appointment as governor of Coahuila. Letter from Rabago to viceroy marques de las Amarillas. Congratulates him on his being named viceroy. Discusses some activities of local Indians - raids and robberies. (S. Fiederlein, 2-23-87)

Series of letters discussing problems of new presidio. Problems also noted at Monclova where gobernador capitan is il and away in the capital. Another letter requests salary of 4,000 pesos for governor of Coahuila, same as other governors are receiving. Last letter discusses receipt of situado for la Babia for last 6 months of the year and situation with arriero who hauls arms for Coahuila presidios. (S. Fiederlein, 2-20-87)

Documents from presidio of San Juan Bautista during tenure of comandante Rodriguez. Discusses presidial troops, local Indians, and naming of captain at San Saba. Focus is on Former commander Rodriguez. Letters from his widow and son discussing his military career and situation of family after his death. (ff.69-71,77). Widow requests employment for her son. Copy of letter from Manuel Rodriguez (ff. 72-76) to viceroy discussing weapons, and information on troops. Copy requested by Francisco Rodriguez. Followed by 5 blank pages. Letter from V. Rodriguez to viceroy that briefly discusses his own career as captain of the presidio (ff. 79). States that Manuel Rodriguez I his Brother. V. Rodriguez ordered to appoint position of tenencia del Rio Grande as he sees fit. Another letter discusses troops at presidio, status of nearby missions, activities of personnel and Indians, and visita general of the presidio. Final letter discusses activities of some indios nortenos - murder and robberies and how part were taken to Bizaron and rest to el Carrizo. (S. Fiederlein, 2-20-87)

Series of letters by capitan Rodriguez to viceroy concerning various presidial affairs -- mission activity, mission Indians, and enemy Indians (ff. 11-13, 16, 18). Responses intermingled with and often interrupting letters. Other topics concern Sesma seeking election as governor of Coahuila, introduction of bulas in province, salaries of soldiers (ff. 20-21), condition of road and climate (ff.4, 23-24). Much discussion on indios barbaros and how to deal with them. Index of documents and letters from 1769 (ff.26-27); describes contents. Information on military campaigns, supplies, number of troops, and participation by mission Indians. Rosters of presidial troops and volunteers, including names, ranks, weapons and supplies (animals) in their possession (ff. 39-43). Rosters divided among troops from presidio of Santa Rosa, Monclova, Pueblo de San Francisco, San Bernardo de la Candela, dragones de Monterrey, Milicianos de Monterrey. List from presidio of Santa Rosa of troops and their weapons (ff 44). Discussion about commercial activities, including that with the English and El Paso del Norte. Letter on ff. 60-61 contains information on several Indian groups and missions, Indian activities (including crimes), conversion to catholicism, and location of some presidios and Parajes. (S. Fiederlein, 2-11-87)