Captives (Children)

Letters, accompanied by a cover sheet, from Ugarte to Anza and the marques de Sonora concerning establishment of peace with Comanches and Yutas, Ugarte's support of Anza's actions, continuing negotiations between Spaniards and Comanches, orders from Ugarte to Anza regarding policy, value of Ecueracapa's services and his salary, arrangements for the placement of Spanish officials near rancherias, ongoing negotiations in Texas providing Indians with interpreters, continuing war between Spaniards and Apaches, treatment of captive children and adults, conversion of non-christian Indians, instruction of Indians in Spanish language and customs, acculturation of Indian children, commerce with Indians, warlike nature and customs of Comanches, efforts to convince Comanches to practice agriculture, supplies of money and livestock for Indians, and description of ornamentation and appearance of Comanche men and women meeting with Ugarte. (W. Copas, April 1988)

Correspondence between virrey, Herrera and Ramon primarily regarding Indian hostilities in Nuevo Leon and military attempts to rectify situation; documents include various notices of receipt of and enclosure of decrees and procedural military documents not actually present; of particular interest are diarios from Ramon of Punta de Lampazos and Herrera's discussion of situation in ff. 68-88, 104-119, and 126-132; women referred to as one casualty in a battle (f. 128); otherwise little substantive content. (D. J. McClelland, September 1988)

Correspondence between Nava and virrey concerning appointment of Alferez to command compania de San Francisco, and arrival of column of Apache captives of both sexes in Chihuahua. Relates that children born en route were adopted by wealthy Spaniards. (A. Tukey, August 1988)

Emparan granted governorship of Coahuila. Bankruptcy of paymaster offices of frontier troops and management of money matters and need for inspection; 3 alfereces jailed due to bankruptcy. nomination of candidates for Tanos second teniente post and service records of each. Concerns naming of subdelegados de justicia. Describes activity of Cordon anual from New Mexico and Concha's need to return with troops to Mexico due to his eye disease; and to insure peace during absence takes sons of Indian leaders with him; discussion of respect held by Navajo general by other Navajos and of his wealth. (L. L. Woodward, July 1988)