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Juan de Acuna (virrey) to Joseph Antonio Bustillo (gobernador). Instructions to governor of Texas concerning arrival of canary islanders.

Serial Number
300-00188
Author(s)
Acuna, Juan de (Virrey)
Date
11-28-1730
Documentation
Mexico (Ciudad). November 28, 1730. 5p. Instruccion. Copy. December 27, 1806.
Summary
Concerns treatment of canary islanders arriving at San Fernando. There is discussion of administration and maintenance of privilege for settlers. (R. Graham) (1979)
Persons
Acuna, Juan de (Virrey)
Rivera, Pedro de
Bustillo, Joseph Antonio (Gobernador)
Places
Mexico (Ciudad)
Texas (Provincia)
San Antonio (Presidio)
San Fernando (Villa)
Ethnic Groups
Islenos Canarios
First Location
AZU Film 4615 rl. 008 fr. 0072-0074
Original Location
TXU, Austin, Thc-Ba, rl. 008 fr. 0072-0074
Language
Spanish
Notes
First two pages illegible.
Batch Reference Number
6426
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Juan de Olivan Rebolledo. Comments and suggestions concerning the foundation of colonies in Texas.

Serial Number
300-00179
Author(s)
Olivan Rebolledo, Juan de
Date
00-00-1717
Documentation
N.p. 1717. 7p. Letter. Original. Signed. Dct 1691-1717.
Summary
Summary of orders given to Domingo Theran in 1691 with de Olivan Rebolledo's commentary and suggestions for foundation of colonies in Cadodachos and Asinais country and also at San Antonio and Espirito Sancto (Bahia) in order to strengthen the Spanish claim in the area. It discusses the type of settlers which should be sent. (R. Graham) (1979)
Persons
Olivan Rebolledo, Juan de
Aviles, Antonio de
Galve, Conde de
Theran, Domingo
Margil, Antonio (OFM)
Pez, Andres de (Cabo)
Salinas, Gregorio
Linares, Duque de
Places
Texas (Provincia)
Monclova (Villa)
San Antonio
Espiritu Sancto (Bahia)
Coaguila (Reino)
Luisiana
Misipipi (Rio)
San Bernardo (Rio)
Guadalupe (Rio)
San Marcos (Rio)
Bravo del Norte (Rio)
Nuevo Mexico
Trinidad (Rio)
San Lorenco
Pansacola
Cadodachos
Asinais
Ethnic Groups
Asinais
Cadodachos
Nachitoos
Tlaxcaltecos
Texas
Mulatos
Negros
Ethiopes
Franceses
First Location
AZU Film 4615 rl. 008 fr. 0013-0016
Original Location
TXU, Austin, Thc-Ba, rl. 008 fr. 0013-0016
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
6419
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Salcedo, Nemesio to Real Alencaster, Joaquin. Salcedo informs governor that he will be returning to Ylinois to New Mexico to negotiate permission to settle there.

Serial Number
275-02613
Author(s)
Salcedo, Nemesio
Date
09-09-1805
Documentation
Chihuagua. September 9, 1805. 2 pages. Letter. Original. Signed.
Summary
(Robert H. Jackson) (1980)
Persons
Salcedo, Nemesio
Real Alencaster, Joaquin del (Gobernador)
Lalanda, Juan Bautista
Durocher, Lorenzo
Places
Chihuagua (Villa)
Ylinois
Ethnic Groups
Anglo-Americanos
First Location
AZU Film 2182 rl. 15 fr. 0852-0853.
Original Location
SANM, Santa Fe, Span.Arch. 1621-1821, rl. 015 ff. 0852-0853.
Language
Spanish
Other Location
UNM-Zimmerman Library.
Notes
Twitchell Vol. II, no. 1888.
Batch Reference Number
10379
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Salcedo, Nemesio to Real Alencaster, Joaquin del. Report on an expedition undertaken by Juan de Dios Pena with a force of twenty soldiers an one hundred and sixty settlers. Failed to encounter hostile Indians.

Serial Number
275-02562
Author(s)
Salcedo, Nemesio
Date
07-19-1805
Documentation
Chihuagua. July 19, 1805. 1 pages. Letter. Original. Signed.
Summary
(Robert H. Jackson) (1980)
Persons
Salcedo, Nemesio
Real Alencaster, Joaquin del (Gobernador)
Pena, Juan de Dios (Alferez)
Places
Chihuagua (Villa)
First Location
AZU Film 2182 rl. 15 fr. 0711.
Original Location
SANM, Santa Fe, Span.Arch. 1621-1821, rl. 015 ff. 0711.
Language
Spanish
Other Location
UNM-Zimmerman Library.
Notes
Twitchell Vol. II, no. 1859.
Batch Reference Number
10325
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Vargas, Diego de. Journal of events.

Serial Number
275-00122
Author(s)
Vargas, Diego de (Gobernador)
Date
06-23-1694
End date
06-29-1694
Documentation
Santa Fe. June 23, 1694. 12 pages. Journal. Original. Signed. Dct June 23, 1694 - June 29, 1694.
Summary
Variety of information including Vargas' attempts to mount a campaign against the Xemes with aid of the Queres. The arrival of settlers from Mexico. Discussion of provisions and arms for militia. (D. Coates) (1980)
Persons
Vargas, Diego de (Gobernador)
Farfan, Francisco (OFM)
Rael de Aguilar, Alphonso
Granillo, Luis (Teniente)
Valverde, Antonio
Garcia, Miguel (Capitan)
Places
Santa Fe (Presidio Villa)
Mexico (Ciudad)
San Phelipe (Pueblo)
Zia (Pueblo)
Santa Ana (Pueblo)
Santo Domingo (Pueblo)
Ethnic Groups
Teguas
Queres
Xemes
Taos
Picuries
Tanos
First Location
AZU Film 2182 rl. 02 fr. 0269-0280.
Original Location
SANM, Santa Fe, Span.Arch. 1621-1821, rl. 002 ff. 0269-0280.
Language
Spanish
Other Location
UNM-Zimmerman Library.
Notes
Twitchell Vol. II, no. 0055f.
Publication Reference
Twitchell, Ralph Emerson, The Spanish Archives of New Mexico,
Batch Reference Number
8309
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Vargas, Diego de. Vargas orders new settlers to stay with relatives.

Serial Number
275-00121
Author(s)
Vargas, Diego de (Gobernador)
Date
06-16-1694
Documentation
Santa Fe. June 16, 1694. 3 pages. Informe. Original. Signed.
Summary
(D. Coates) (1980)
Persons
Vargas, Diego de (Gobernador)
Rael de Aguilar, Alonso
Velasco, Cristobal de (Alferez)
Places
Santa Fe (Villa) (Presidio)
First Location
AZU Film 2182 rl. 02 fr. 0266-0268.
Original Location
SANM, Santa Fe, Span.Arch. 1621-1821, rl. 002 ff. 0266-0268.
Language
Spanish
Other Location
UNM-Zimmerman Library.
Notes
Twitchell Vol. II, no. 0055c. Sections of document torn away and badly faded.
Batch Reference Number
8308
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Sandoval Zerda, Gaspar de (Conde de Galvez) (virrey). Orders concerning Vargas' request for settlers.

Serial Number
275-00120
Author(s)
Sandoval Zerda Silva y Mendoza, Gaspar de (Virrey)
Date
03-23-1694
Documentation
Mexico City[. March 23, 1694. 2 pages. Relacion. Original. Signed.
Summary
The viceroy gives Vargas permission to solicit settlers for New Mexico from other provinces, and orders other governors to assist Vargas. (D. Coates) (1980)
Persons
Sandoval Zerda Silva y Mendoza, Gaspar de (Virrey)
Vargas, Diego de (Gobernador)
Places
Nueva Espana
Parral (Reyno)
Nueva Galicia
Santa Fee
Vizcaya
Nueva Mexico (Provincia)
Mexico (Ciudad)
First Location
AZU Film 2182 rl. 02 fr. 0085-0086.
Original Location
SANM, Santa Fe, Span.Arch. 1621-1821, rl. 002 ff. 0085-0086.
Language
Spanish
Notes
Twitchell Vol. II, no. 0056.
Batch Reference Number
8305
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Fr. Silvestre Velez de Escalante to m.r.p. prov. Fr. Isidro Murillo.

Serial Number
260-00066
Author(s)
Velez de Escalante, Silvestre
Date
05-16-1776
Documentation
Mission de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe de Zuni. May 16, 1776. 6 folios.
Summary
An informe sent by fr. Silvestre to his provincial, fr. Isidro*)
Persons
Miranda, Jose Antonio
Delgado, Carlos
Irigpien, Jose de
Mendosa, Gaspar de
Toledo, Juan
Rodriguez de la Torre, Mariano
Pino, Pedro
Bangas, Diego de
Murillo, Isidro
Velez de Escalante, Silvestre
Murciano de la Cruz, Tomas
Places
Sonora
California
Monterrey
Oraibi
Sandia (Pueblo)
Santa Clara (Pueblo)
Ethnic Groups
Zunis
Hopis
Moquis
First Location
AZU Film 0305 rl. 03 fr.
Original Location
PAA, Rome, Cc-Cav, (203-01) K, no. 060 Leg. 0014
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
580
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Virrey Revilla Gigedo to governor of Texas. Decreto sobre la fundacion de pueblos. Misiones y presidios en Texas.

Serial Number
250-00032
Author(s)
Revilla Gigedo (Virrey)
Date
03-26-1751
End date
04-01-1751
Documentation
Transcription. Mexico. March 26 to April 1, 1751. 25.
Summary
Viceroy orders, in response to Indian requests, establishment of 3 missions along the San Xavier River. Also, orders establishment of a presidio. Gives priests orders for making the missions financially solvent. Also, requests the local government to encourage colonization. (J. Grusin) (1976)
Persons
Ortiz, Francisco Javier (Padre)
Revilla Gigedo (Virrey)
Dolores, Mariano de los (Padre)
Bustillo Zevallos, Juan A. (General)
Giraldo, Alonzo (Padre)
Ravago, Phelipe
Places
Texas
San Javier (Rio de)
Coaguila
San Antonio de Bejar
Horcacitas (Mision)
Candelaria (Mision)
San Ildephonso (Mision)
Adais
Ethnic Groups
Yojuanes
Apaches
First Location
Newberry Library, Chicago. Ayer ms. 1175, box 1751-1774.
Original Location
NL, Chicago, Ayer Ms. 1175, Box 1751-1774
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Nacodoches Archive.
Batch Reference Number
2615
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Marques de Altamira al Conde de Fonclara. Copy of Altamira's 1744 estado de la provincia de Texas.

Serial Number
210-00045
Author(s)
Altamira, Marques de
Date
07-04-1744
Documentation
Mexico. July 4, 1744. Informe. Copy. Photostat.
Summary
Appears to be identical but incomplete copy of Altamira's lengthy description of Texas- its history, state of presidios, French-Spanish relations, etc. Precised already from Nacogdoches archives- See DRSW serial 4685. (T. Sheridan) (1977)
Persons
Altamira, Marques de (Senor Auditor de Guerra)
Fonclara, Conde de (Virrey)
San Denis, Luis de (French Soldier, Etc.)
Places
Cadodaches (French Fort)
Texas (Provincia)
Santiago de Monclova (Villa)
San Francisco (Presidio)
Sabinas (Rio)
Sacramento (Presidio)
San Juan Bautista de Rio Grande (Presidio)
San Antonio de Bexar (Presidio)
San Fernando (Villa)
Espiritu Santo (Bahia, Also Called San Bernardino)
Guadalupe (Rio)
Nuestra Senora del Pilar de los Adaes (Presidio, Capital de Texas)
San Juan Bautista de Nachitos (French Fort)
Texas (Paraje, Also Called Aynais Or Nechas)
Medina (Rio)
Mississippi (Rio)
Nuestra Senora de Loreto de Bahia del Espiritu Santo (Presidio)
Cadodaches (Rio)
Ethnic Groups
Apaches
Franceses
First Location
TXU, Tex. Hist. Ctr. Arch. S. Fran. El grande 2q248 835 v. 003 pp. 050-067
Original Location
BNM, Mexico, Arch. S. Fran. El Grande Leg. 0094 no. 28 ff. 050-067
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
4633
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