Convents

(R. Davis) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Auto by gobernador Bustamante detailing complaint against guardian and vice-custodio of Santa Fe convent, fray Joseph Guerrero. The Fraile, during Corpus Christi observances, failed to receive, as customary, the gobernador and officials in the Door of the church and hence caused a public scandal. There was also some disagreement regarding the use and carrying of arms during the ceremonies. Two Alcaldes' testimonies are attached to gobernador's account. (Raul Saba) (1980)

Fray Antonio de el Corral arrives with letters and information about the rebelling Indians, especially the Queres. He wants some squads to go out and deal with them. (John Zilboorg) (1980)

This is a petition written by fr. Alonso Sanches to the king requesting the foundation of a college at Puebla de los Angeles. In the back is written the following words- dice de Les puede conceder la licencia que solicitan los Religiosos de San Francisco para que puedan fundar un Convento en aquella Ciudad... this petition was sent from Puebla de los Angeles. It is an original document and has the autograph of fr. Alonso Sanches. (microfilm catalog)

This is an official document written by the king requesting information regarding the founding of a convent by the Franciscans at Queretaro. It is sent from Madrid, Spain, and is written on papel sellado. (microfilm catalog)

This is an official informe by the Pueblo de Querataro regarding the founding of a Franciscan convent in that town. It is an official document sent from Querataro and is written on papel sellado. This informe bears the names of a number of citizens of Querataro and reference is made also to the Obispo de Michoacan. (microfilm catalog)

Francisco Romo requests authorities look into convent records in Valle de San Bartolome- Convento de San Francisco. (R. Davis) (1976)

Question as to whether more priests (Ofm) are needed to provide services for Indians in area - also a proposal for establishment of a convent. (T. Barnes) (1975)

Reports from presidios, padres in Villas concerning growing uneasiness at threat of Indian attack. F.135 mentions people of Durango taken to streets in such unrest that soldiers had to control them. F.137 lists arms received by Reina (sent from his home); lists to whom of his company arms are distributed. F.139-140 Aguilar reports on situation of Mesquital; convent hosted Flores, 30 soldiers. F.141 are medical credentials, license of Ruiz Calero, being hired by San Juan Hospital. Ff.145-158 are brief reports tracking troop movements, preparation for reconquest of Nayarit from Nueva Vizcaya. F.150 is nearly illegible letter by Ernandes describing famine in Tenaraca, barely enough corn to ration to citizens, none for Indians. (A. Dean, January 1990)