Commerce

Proceedings concerning various illegal shipments of tobacco and hides from Natchitoches into French Louisiana. (R. Davis) (1979)

Grants Villa of San Fernando to enter into limited trade with the Indians. Items specifically excluded are- horses, powder, arms and gun balls. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Viceroy orders governor of Texas to sell as many cattle as possible, to the French in new Orleans, who are suffering from a lack of meat. French have written to viceroy asking this, apparently after having received no satisfaction from the governor of Texas, who stated there was no extra cattle to be spared. but viceroy orders governor to do so explaining that Spanish have received help from French in new Orleans. (M. Bowman) (1979)

For the good of citizens of San Fernando, Barrios y Jaurigue has ordered that 1) all property owners apply for new titles; 2) discontinuance of the labor for corn; 3) discontinuance of trade between the Indians and the governor and soldiers. The citizens desire to repeal these acts, showing that the acts are beneficial to the town. Some information on crops grown. Shows relationships between various sectors of town. Includes copy of original order. (M. Bowman) (1979)

The suit revolves around questionable actions done by Rodriguez while in the post of regido de cano in San Fernando. Mederos was relived of his post as a result of his actions. While mainly legal, there is scant references to trade within the region, law regarding the bearing of arms, and another suit against a scandalous priest. Rodriguez had abused his authority on several occasions. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Series of charges of corruption by soldiers against Francisco Garcia Larios such as profiteering from supplies sold to them, illicit trade with French, and of imprisonment of vecinos. Includes a favourable decision by judge advocate. (R. Graham) (1979)

Accounts of expeditions into Texas interior which are investigating French intrusions. Gives a description of geography of area and discusses French trade with native peoples. (R. Graham) (1979)

Denies charges made against him and accuses canary islanders of opposing the other people of San Fernando and creating dissention in the town. Also accuses them of short-changing the presidio in corn sales and of making slaves out of the Indians. Includes a copy of part of Rodriguez Mederos' petition that case be tried in due form. (R. Graham) (1979)

Urrutia alledges that sub-standard products have been sent to Bexar. Juan Angulo replies, asking that evidence be sent to him concerning the allegations. (R. Graham) (1979)

Peticion requesting copies of documents concerning removal of French presidio of Natchitoches. Governor Winthuysen replies that he does not have the document and lists all the others used in Sandoval's residencia. (R. Graham) (1979)