Census

A petition prepared by the vezinos of Alburquerque requesting permission to sell their wool. Permission is granted by the governor. (R. Jackson) (1980)

A copy of a document sent to the viceroy by two new Mexican Franciscans, expressing the desire of the Navajo to be baptized. Of special interest is a population estimate of 4,000 for this group. (R. Jackson) (1980)

An order prohibiting the mistreatment of women and children in the rancherias of non-christian Indians. The order was certified as having been published by each of the Alcaldes mayores. (R. Jackson) (1980)

A petition by the owners of sheep in the jurisdiction of Alburquerque requesting permission to sell their wool, which is threatened by moths. Permission was granted. (R. Jackson) (1980)

Substitution of Manuel de la Canal for gobernador Bustamante - re- power of attorney for Soldados of Santa Fe presidio. (Raul Saba) (1980)

Power of attorney for sueldos of soldiers of Santa Fe presidio transferred to Manuel de la Canal, since gobernador Bustamante unable to collect them due to official duties. (Raul Saba) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Certification of the transference of command of troops presented by Joseph Chacon and Martinez, testifying that Chacon has indeed passed the command to Martinez and paid the soldiers salaries, as is due. Also discussed are the delays, wastage of time and money caused by an excess of lawsuits, relative to the failure to meet financial obligations, and the transference of good and properties; and suggestions as to how these delays and wastage may be avoided. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Catalina de Valdes is found battered and bloody, with grievous wounds to her face and Head. She Dies. There are no eyewitnesses to the cause of her wounds, and an attempt is made to pass off her death as being Accidental. But, the governor comissions general Hurtado to conduct an intensive investigation, which produces damning circumstancial evidence against Miguel Lujan, Husband of the deceased. Lujan maintains that he is innocent. The governor places him under arrest and sends him under escort of two soldiers on a long trip to Ciudad de Mexico, placing the case in the hands of the viceroy. On a stopover at the real de San Francisco de Cuellar (which has no proper prison), Lujan escapes and takes refuge in the church. There is an investigation of the escape. The fate of Lujan is not given. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)