Agave

Notes the constant Apache depredation in the area due to the fact that they come into the nearby valleys and Vegas in order to hunt and gather Mezcal. (R. Perez) (1977)

Expedition to find the most favorable corridor through the Sierra Florida. Encountered 100 enemies (Apaches) with their families; entered into battle, wounding many. Caught another group with an infinite harvest of Mescal, they attacked, killing one Apache. Expedition hit by grave epidemic. During that time, Apaches raided San Xavier, stealing all 300 Head of livestock. (R. Perez) (1977)

Tax on sales to be used to aid expedition sale of cards (4 real tax) and tobacco; tobacco to be packaged according to provisions. Problems among capitans affecting jurisdiction of governor over the vecinos of their presidios, capitans complain they do not have control of troops to fight enemy invasions, waiting for license to do away with all Indians who do not speak Spanish; Corbalan to Croix regarding prohibition of alcohol, complains that Mescal prohibited and not even found for medicinal use, difficulty aquiring caldos de Castilla, request that some be allowed to produce Mescal; Croix responds that the Mescal factory and use of the drink must be abolished. Pimas described cooperating in robbery with rebel Indians--Corbalan describes their tactics in escaping from troops. Corbalan sends inspection reports on Varios military groups and fiscal affairs of the expedition; lack of funds and currency. Mesia writes Corbalan about his opinion of worth of two companias volantes in Guaymas. Notification of recipients of promotions within companias volantes; discussion of provision of supplies to expedition. Corbalan will publish vandos about establishment of lottery. Corbalan to Croix regarding Alamos treasurer, and treasury instruccion written by Belena; additions to the instruccion provided which concern debtors, control of treasury keys, papel sellado, division of land among employees, collecting tribute, and cost of treasury office supplies. (L. L. Woodward, July 1989)

Concerns sale of agave in Aguascalientes. Ximenez is said to be the only one buying agave from the Indians; and the only one in selling it and tobacco at the price he wants to San Blas department. In the documents related to issues, the Indians are mentioned as being unreliable. Concerns departures and arrivals of ships to San Blas. Carlon is arrested and accused of negligence in his duties as navigator. Concerns Bega's petition for increase of salary. (R. Gomez, may 1989)

Letters concerning acquisition of Pita, and tobacco from Pita in Aguascalientes and Tepic. In the documents, Ximenez is said to be the main dealer of Pita around Tepic and Aguascalientes; he is said to have the whole Pita produced by the Indians, and the only one who can sell it to Spain. Concerns departures and arrivals of ships to San Blas. (R. Gomez, may 1989)

Concerns designation of Ruiz as commissioner of departamento de San Blas. Concerns letters by Ruiz de Texada about the sale of Pita (agave) by the Indians of Aguascalientes; Indians are said to be ignorant, lazy, and non-reliable. Letter concerning desertion of navigators from ship Princesa in port of Acapulco; includes a list of desertors' names. Concerns notification of departures and arrivals to puerto de San Blas of ships. Includes a description of physical condition, weapons, soldiers and navigators of ship Balbanera. Concerns promotions. (R. Gomez, may 1989)

Navigators, officials, and description of physical conditions of fragata el rosario. Departures and arrivals of ships from puerto de San Blas to las Californias, Guaymas, and Monterrey. Hixosa is ordered to leave for Spain, whereas Ruiz is said to occupy comissary of San Blas. Letters concerning price of Pita from Indians around Tepic. Letter concerning proposal from virrey to cover derecho de peage (commercial tax) in departamento de San Blas in order to maintain Tepic's troops during the war against England. Concerns construction and repairs of ships. Petitions by Davalos and del Castillo to serve as priests in San Blas. (R. Gomez, may 1989)

Emparan defends himself against each of 14 charges of insubordination and disrespectful behavior leveled against him by Castro. Very long without much specific detail. Remainder of volume 56 are accounts of events which preceded and resulted in the charges against Emparan given here. (A. Tukey, April 1988)