Crimes (Desertion)

Three unrelated sets of documents from Coahuila. F.238 concerns cannons acquired by lizarrara's church being traded for donation from presidio. F.245 letters by priests suggesting convert and treat humanely those helpful to Spanish (opposed to present undifferentiated mistreatment of all Indians). Speaks of founding new presidio; better management of milicias. F.250 concerns Estrada, who claims to be legally retired, but who is being sought as deserter; presently taking refuge in church. (A. Dean, March 1990)

Index of correspondence that concerns the Indian complaints of damage done to irrigation water is ff. 0363; ff. 0364 covers abstract of correspondence that deals with soldiers wives requesting money assigned to them by governor, request granted; ff. 0365 concerns the leave of absence granted to Ramon so that he can be married, mention of the dowry required; ff. 0366 covers the result of a judicial proceeding (indictment) against Esparza for the crime of desertion and his punishment of 8 more years military service; the request of, Sanchez for land for raising livestock near Llera and other areas, justifies his request by citing the strategic utility in closing up two areas of escape for Indians; ff. 0368 deals with documents used in the case of Alvarez in which he murdered his wife, is not entitled to Fuero militar; request by Molina that he be transferred to another area where he owns a ranch that he is in jeopardy of loosing if he does not receive transfer, request is granted and Salcedo allowed to pick substitute from Veracruz; letter that concerns Indian complaint lodged against Castillo in protest of his pushing them off their land. (O. Velez, November 1989)

Troop lists of Elizondo forces, December 1768, January-March, 1769. Notes officers, troops under their command, deserters, illnesses, etc. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Request for funds to pay salaries in San Blas; need for clarification of exact requirements; mention of rebels in Vicinity; comparison to situation in 1812 in which soldiers stationed in town deserted their posts for lack of clothes and housing; request for specific amount needed to pay soldiers; 800-1000 pesos given monthly from Guadalaxara for support of soldiers along with 3000 pesos to pay for immediate needs (p. Coyle, March 1990)

Documents concerning Naval appointments for ship pilots. Lists of arms shipments. Detailed description of the type, caliber, and material of weapons. Letters concerning charges of desertion filed against two cabin-boys. Letter requesting supplies for the ship's Sangrador. Garcia deserted and kidnapped Guadalupe de los Santos. Letters recognizing officers for outstanding service. Lists of ship personnel. Ship cargo lists. Shipments of cacao and wine from Guayaquil. Detailed lists of costs of cacao and wine. (K. Mccaston, April 1990)

Castran (ship doctor on el Rosario) died. Replaced by drs. Caravajas and Sanchez. Naval personnel sought refuge in Guadalajara cathedral in order to avoid continuation of voyage to San Blas. Discussion of wages and promotions. Echeverria (pilot) ill. Hospitalized in Guadalajara with pay. Information on arms shipments. Technical terms concerning condition of ship. Discussion of water level of port Pozo. Discussion of copper usage in ship construction. Ship doctors received 800 pesos per year. Many suffering from common fever (tertian). Records of shipments. Discussion of voyage to Peru.

Letters concerning the Naval operations and administrative tasks conducted at San Blas. Fernando Quinos given permission to retire. Sailors refused to continue journey without two months advance pay. Echeverria named second pilot. Request for Galvez to return to Spain. Echeverria ill and unable to leave Guadalajara to assume position. expenses paid for frigatta Santiago's voyage form Cartegena to Guatemala. Letter requesting more reliable ship for California voyages. Request for wage increase for fragata Santiago crew. Letters stating wage increase justified based on merit and length of Naval experience. Santiago in route to San Blas. Documents concerning desertion of Gallo and forty others.

Herrera acknowledges receipt of royal announcements and decrees and Paisanos; reglamento del Montepio; timely administration of justice for military personnel; legal action against military personnel limited to 100 pesos; royal pardon for deserters from real Armada; permission for Albarez to sign with his last name only; criminal case against Bustamante for theft; requirement that service records for various civil officials be submitted every two years. (D. Marksz, October 1987)

Concerns accusation of desertion of Maldonado; left his company to complain about commander, claimed he has permission of viceroy to leave. (K. Hubin, April, 1990)

Concerns accusations by Joseph Arguelles of alleged criminal actions of Joseph Parra including disorderly conduct and desertion. Witness testimony as to Parra's conduct and his own defense claiming harassment by Arguelles and his subsequent release from jail. violent disposition of Arguelles and his personal dislike of Parra, accusations unfounded. (K. Hubin, February 1990)