Commerce

States that governor did not send clothes, food or soap to soldiers stationed in Texas and that he did not pay them. Also mentions that the French are established in Texas and that Spanish officials trade with them. (R. Graham) (1979)

Despacho concerning release of Martthin Lorenzo de Armas, Juan Curbelo and Francisco Xavier de Arocha from jail. Also renders decisions on matters relative to price of grain bought by troops from settlers, priority to capitans of Bexar, los adae and la Bahia in sale of garden products, and permission to Juan Vicente Albarez Travieso to go to Saltillo. (Bexar precis). (R. Graham) (1979)

Urrutia has failed to comply with contract relative to transporation of soap to la Bahia presidio. Governor sandova rules in costalea favor and asks that soap be delivered. (R. Graham) (1979)

Neve's letters to Peru, 1783 concerning frontier military affairs. Tells Peru that even though he is comandante de la primera division, capitan Martinez is to lead Apache campaign, because Janos presidio under seige from Gila Apaches- Gila Apaches seeking revenge for murder of their leader Francisquillo and other Gandules, imprisonment of Pachateju. Relays Croix's instructions to mount continuous guerrilla against Apaches in their own territory. Orders Peru to embargo Bacadeguachi missionary Martinez' goods and investigate his sale of barrels to Janos presidio. Orders Peru to join forces with San Buenaventura presidio to mount Apache campaign of 50-60 men while Indians estan en las mescaleras (letter written October 10, 1783; pp.29-32). Tells Peru to have Opatas from Bavispe escort herd of cattle to Arispe. Orders Peru to return Joseph Antonio Olivar, soldier accused of Murdering his wife, to asylum in church. (testimony of various individuals concerning case taken by Peru included here). Argues that murder of 2 Janos soldiers by Apaches could have been prevented if Peru took more precautions. States that these (December 17, 1783; pp.59-60) months best time to attack Apaches, because they won't be able to build fires to roast Mescal. Peru told to take no prisoners no Se embaracen a haser Prezas, ninguna estan Buena como la que queda en el Campo traiendo Sus Orejas, que no nececitan Custodia ni ofrecen gastos (pg.60). Excellent Series of documents showing escalation, cynical effectiveness of Spanish campaign against Apaches. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Discusses need to trade for foodstuffs with French at Nachites, since land around Adaes presidio unsuitable for cultivation and Saltillo too far away. French deserters to be sent promptly to Mexico. Winthuysen appointed gobernador. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Virrey's auto includes text of Bustillo y Zevallo's letter to him from Adaes presidio (11/26/1731). In response to viceregal order to move adae presidio because of Rivera's recommendations, Bustillo y Zevallos states that place Rivera picked is a swamp, and that no other location is suitable. In response to viceregal order prohibiting trade with French, Bustillo y Zevallos complies but warns that Adaes needs to trade for foodstuffs with French fort at Nachites to survive. Bustillo y Zevallos also notes that Apaches stole 70 Head of livestock, killed 2 soldiers at San Antonio presidio. States he sent 16 soldiers from Adaes, with Indian auxiliaries, to help French defend Nachites against attack by Nache Indians. Virrey marques de Casafuertes approves gobernador's actions, allows Adaes presidio to trade with Nachites for necessary foodstuffs only, orders Bustillo y Zevallos to replace 2 casualties at San Antonio presidio. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Describes French efforts to ally with Caddodachos through trade. Mentions a French mine, 70 leagues up the Missouri, populated solely by Negros. Discusses extent of French exploration and contacts. (R. Perez) (1977)

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Royal order stating that the protection of commerce the single most important Factor in the power, wealth, and prosperity of a state.