Crimes (Sexual)

Two Alcaldes ask for Cabello's instructions concerning gambling, and co-habitation by soldiers and village women. Cabello replies and punishments are determined. (D. Coates) (1980)

(D. Coates) (1979)

Tejada recounts the story of his wifes adultery and asks that she, the man and one other be punished. The judge decides the case and exiles Seguro for two years from the Villa. (D. Coates) (1979)

Outlines crimes which are not pardonable and gives conditions for pardon. (R. Graham) (1979)

Menchaca killed by Sosa when confronted with wife and Manchaca together. Ruling finally absolves Sosa from guilt and only obligation is to pay for 25 masses for Soul of Manchaca. (R. Davis) (1979)

Suite involves the murder of two men. The killers were an Indian, a Coco, and a soldier. The reason was the soldier was having an affair with the wife of the now dead layman. The priest was killed because he was not liked. This fact is born out by the testimony of one murderer the Indian, who gives the names of many soldiers wishing to kill the priests. Good geographical descriptions frames 319-320. (M. Bowman) (1979)

A suit challenging sentence of exile to the Puesto of lode Mora given to plaintiff's wife Maria Ignacia Mondragon by Alcalde Matias Ortiz while the plaintiff was in Taos on business. Mondragon was apparently convicted of attempting to establish ilicit relations with Jose Mestas and disrupting his marriage by verbally attacking his wife, Maria Dolores Varela, and physically abusing her. Sentence upheld. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

Adultery involving, Maria Soledad Chaves and her son-in-law. Case sent to governor for resolution. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

Communication to the governor regarding a request for the pardon of Pedro Martin and the non-concurrence of Ortis in this matter. The governor's reply is attached. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Juana Getrudis Baca accuses Pedro Martin of having lured her away from her home through a trick to a secluded place, and raping her. Martin admits having carnal knowledge of Baca, but insists that she was a willing partner in the act, that it was not rape. In the ensuing proceedings it is alleged that Baca, who is married, had been having illicit relationships a severe reprimand and is required to pay the costs of the suit. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)