Captives (Of Spaniards)

Contains information on group of Apache prisoners being shipped to Havana from Veracruz; many of women prisoners died from smallpox on way to Veracruz; includes lists of those that died. (K. Hubin, April, 1990)

Herrera rejects expense receipts that Loredo submits for escorting Indian chain-gang from Arispe via Guadalaxara to Mexico; Loredo contests validity of refusal with auditor de guerra's support; royal decree reveals even military petitions must be on official paper with the sello segundo which has Loredo redoing his expense receipts; Perez requests payment for his companies' services in escorting Loredo and prisoners from Guadalaxara to Mexico (Zapotlan); validity of this request is rejected on the grounds that the troop is in the service of his majesty the king and need not be paid extra; after Ten years of debate over the issue between the real hacienda, Loredo and the various viceroys, the king issues a royal decree stating that troops are to be paid 16 pesos for every 80 leagues covered. (E. Wilson, October 1989)

Three chain gangs sent from Guadalaxara to Mexico and costs expected to feed each adult and child; children may be given away for adoption to be educated and christianized; Loredo is in charge of gang that originated in Arispe consisting of escapees and he is to pick up more in Guadalaxara that are destined for Mexico City. expense records are to be kept to justify monies received in Guadalaxara for the real hacienda in Mexico. Loredo receives an escort from Guadalaxara to Mexico City. Receipts of monies spent along the trail are signed by local leaders. expense lists are on ff# 85-86. (E. Wilson, October 1989)

Salcedo writes to virrey regarding relations with U.s. government and border dispute, also problems with mail being de artilleria and ingenieros that were supposed to be sent to woman prisoner of war; request from Garcia to retire to his home in Santander; letter from Josefa Saldierma to Gutierrez with novedades regarding her health; Gutierrez receives and sends other letters regarding desire to work in capital and be at home with sick wife, as well as avoiding risk of life and limb in region where Insurgentes still dominate; all correspondence revolves around Hidalgo's uprising and U.s. border dispute with Spain. (D. J. McClelland, July 1989)

Several letters and oficios regarding fugitive Meca women prisoners from Hospicio de pobres; eventually some are captured; orders circulated to subdelegados to apprehend and imprison Meca fugitives who will then be sent to royal prison in Havana; among these documents are inserted unrelated letters (copies) investigation of troops' finances; this protested in another letter as offensive to hard-working, dedicated soldiers; not very rich in detail. (D. J. McClelland, may 1989)

Letters concerning petition of a soldier to get a raise in his salary and the denial of the same petition. Letters from and to Salcedo concerning an american scientific expedition conducted by Lewis in the River Missuri, and the suggestion that in order to protect the Spanish territory the members of the expedition should be arrested before the government of the united states oficially declares the borders of the state of Luisiana. Letters concerning the decision of the president of the united states to send expeditions to the rivers Colorado, Arkansas, San Francisco and Mississippi in order to make maps, building of a fort in Nachitoches by the american army as well as the alocation of money by the government to build two ships with 16 guns each in order to prove to the electorate that the republican government is strong. (T. Kahana. January 1988)

Unrelated document from June, 1789, concerning Carrasco. Saenz Rico's journal of campaign; captured many of Indians, recaptured livestock belonging to Pimas at San Xavier. Mention of tren. Yagongli, Pitsago are Allied, seem willing auxiliaries. Discusses plans to use alliance to Spanish advantage. (A. Dean, April 1989)

Journal of Simon's campaign with Chiricahua auxiliaries; several Apaches get sick. Grimarest sends troop from Bacoachi, Apache auxiliaries, to San Vizente, where they recapture Pozo. Letters concerning death of Gasiot y Miralles (secretary to commander) after illness. (A. Dean, April 1989)

Malnourished Seri fugitives arrive at Pitic, are given rations of corn, wheat by presidio. Reference to 1784 when Seris Tepocas, Tiburones conceded peace, were given rations of wheat and land sufficient for survival, on conditions they wore clothes and ceased practicing their religion. Troop from Pitic with Seri, Pima auxiliaries meets Apache family traveling on Cienega road, attacks them. Mentions 24 Chiricahuas who concede peace at Bacoachi, September 20. Mention of 96 Seri residents in Pitic. Original copy of official order by viceroy that any soldier or auxiliary who kills or injures any Indian in reduccion or under treaty will be Charged with treason. (A. Dean, April 1989)

Believed that tasegoslan, Vivora killed in fighting as auxiliaries. Their bands at Janos. Reports of Indians killing citizens (not raiding, chose specific victims). Troops at Corral de Piedra, Conchos sent after them. Cordero in charge of arms in Nueva Vizcaya in Ugarte y Loyola's absence. Diaz de Luna bringing chaingang of Indians to Chihuahua. Journal of Tovar's campaign into hostile country with Opatas, Chiricahuas as auxiliaries. Mention of tren. Draft from viceroy ordering reward be paid to deserving auxiliaries. (A. Dean, April 1989)