Cattle

Mendinueta recounts numerous Indian hostilities of 1770 over large area. Mentions that Apaches fight with guns taken from victims. Relates restlessness of vecinos; describes Spanish -vecino relation as one of hatred in peace as well as war. Reports Cumanche offer of peace but admits suspicions of sincerity of Cumanche proposal. (S. Gibbs, August 1987)

(S. Gibbs, August 1987)

Mendinueta expresses regret that he has not completed inspection orders from inspection of 1769 because of preoccupation with Cumanche hostilities. Recounts Cumanche murders and kidnappings and Apache thefts over large area. Croix grants Mendinueta some freedom to use his own discretion in dealing with Indians. (S. Gibbs, August 1987)

(D. Marksz, July 1987)

Mention of Castro's inspection of troops, his going to Bahia and doings there in relation to gunpowder store. Discussion of complaint signed by inhabitants of Bexar regarding their rights to unbranded cattle. Sierra Gorda told to follow previously given orders in Bexar and letter announcing his arrival there. Discussion of excesses and lack of obedience of mayor Amador in relation to prisoner Travieso. Order not to pay pension of Monte Pio. Mention of order to publish admission or abdication of titles of Castilla. Mention of Queen's giving birth to child. Acknowledgement of receipt of letters from Munoz by Gigedo. (M. Vasquez, April 1988).

Mention of Urava as being recognized comandante general of military matters in the four eastern provinces and of Coronel Castro as being named comandante general of eastern provinces and sub-inspector of its troops. Castro is employed under same terms as his predecessor and is to be responsible for political matters. Mention of information to aid Santa Maria in appointments for juzgados of prohibited beverages. Discusses recognition of Pedro the Lexena as count of Lexena. Discussion of captive Chaves going to visit relatives. royal pardon to smugglers extending it in favor of prohibited beverages. Discussion of results of letter of complaint related to unbranded cattle. (M. Vasquez, April 1988)

Discusses Carancahuases and Comanche raids on presidios of Zivolo and Bahia. Description of their pursuit by Ripperda. Complains about lack of cooperation from civil authorities in the persecution and punishment of these Indians. (M. Vasquez, February 1988)

Documents discussing contributions given by various people to cazique summa for tools and oxen for the land of San Lorenzo, mention of tools and beasts given by Cuellar. Notarized documents concerning management of public funds by capitulares of Cavildo and deputies of commerce and mines of Chihuahua funds to be used as ordered by Cuellar while he is absent in expedition against Indians. Tunon appointed as temporary governor on Cuellar's absence. Documents stating man-power of Cuellar's troops for expedition and his plans to examine land on frontiers of Nueva Vizcaya. Testimonies giving detailed description of auction of sheep, of bidders, prizes and money gained - will be used for extraction of water, also mention of scarcity of cattle meat. Cuellar expresses doubts about effectiveness of such action. (M. Vasquez, July 1988)

Correspondence concerning complaints by Cuellar of disobedience of Alcalde mayor of Batopilas regarding appointment of Indian governors and generals; also about abuses committed by Jesuits against Indians, taking their land and cattle (letters by Cadaval and Nicolas confirming this point). Cuellar petitions to leave his office after conclusion of war due to civil and religious corruption in Nueva Vizcaya. Mention of importance of distributing cattle among mew inhabitants of frontiers, also mention of importance of buffer zones in war against enemies. (M. Vasquez, June 1988)

Correspondence concerning Indians of burigame, expulsion of Jesuits and selling of cattle; situation of priests going to missions in Tarahumara and provisions given to them by Cuellar; detailed description of situation of priest Cadaval in mission of Baburigame; mention of necessity to create troop to fight against Apaches; strict order to pay Indians for their work and free them from slavery under which they were with Jesuits. (M. Vasquez, may 1988)