Crimes (Slander And Defamation)

The insult was having called the woman a Mulata. Documentation of case follows. (D. Coates) (1980)

Documents concerning lawsuit involving Thomas Trabieso, who accuses presidial soldiers of stealing his cattle. After lengthy proceedings Trabieso ordered to pay 50 pesos and ask pardon of soldiers. (D. Coates) (1979)

(R. Graham) (1979)

(R. Davis) (1979)

(M. Bowman) (1979)

A criminal case brought by the parish priest of Alburquerque Jose Francisco Leiba against militia lieutenant Manuel Armijo, charging him with disrespect and slander. The event which led to the charges, an exchange of insults and blows, resulted from a long term animosity between the two resulting from a dispute over the burial of a Militiaman and Armijos jealousy of Leiba's relations with a servant working in his house. Following a period of time in jail Armijo begged Leiba's pardon, and the priest interceded in his behalf. Referred to governor Melgares. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

A criminal action brought against the Alcalde of la Alameda Jose Petronilo Gutierres for having mistreated and jailed the Indian governor of Sandia. The governor had refused to send five men to serve in a detachment guarding the houses of the Alcalde's mother-in-law and his lieutenant Juan Gonsales. Gutierres made a labor draft every eight days to serve in two detachments. The Alcalde was also accused of speaking out against the Superior government. The asesor exonerated Gutierres of any charges because of lack of evidence, the insolence of the Indian governor of Sandia, and an order from Jose Maria de Arce to place detachments at isolated points on the frontier of his jurisdiction to counter Navajo raids. (robert H jach) (1981)

Criminal case against three Indians and a Genizaro Charged with disrespect towards the law and inciting the Comanche by telling lies and taking advantage of commercial dealings. Testimony transmitted to Salcedo in Chihuahua. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Citizens of Valencia charge that lt. Alcalde Juan Molla has spoken unjustly against citizens and treated many harshly. Alcalde mayor of Alburquerque Manuel de Artega gathers testimony about case and forwards it to governor of New Mexico for decision. (R. Davis) (1980)