Crimes (Slander And Defamation)

Series of autos in which teniente Sota Riva, defender of teniente Puga, accused of killing five peaceful Indian leaders, makes his case arguing that his client, teniente Puga, only followed order of his Superior, captain muergier. Sota Riva also proved that witnesses against Puga lied and accused them of perjury. Therefore, responsibility for the slaying of Indians should be placed upon captain Murgier (Series of arguments and examples are cited by Sota Riva, to prove the innocence of his client). Sota Riva also brought up situation in which Murgier had put in jail soldiers under his command so he could abuse their wives. Zamora, Cadena and Galvan are accused of perjury. Sota Riva concluded Murgier was a depraved man who took advantage of his position to govern as a tyrant and commit all kinds of crimes. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Mentions breeding of pelicans in Adaes. Asks to keep officials on military service, even after they are transferred. Ripperda repeats petition to be named governor of Nueva Vizcaya. Mentions Vidais who left with justicia mayor. Letter from Clavet asking Bucareli for forgiveness after exchanging goods for horses and mules in Bucareli. Discusses case against Vidal related to contraband. Mentions estraction of salt from Salinas in Bexar. Discusses incident of war between Comanches and Taouacanes. Ripperda challenges accusation by Bucareli of having undisciplined regimes and of permitting commerce of weapons. Detailed description of murder of Vecino and hunger caused by locust invasion. (M. Vasquez, March 1988)

Discusses importance of keeping peace with friendly nations and impossibility of cutting correspondence with the French. Notes confusion of Indians who believe French and Spaniards to be the same. (M. Vasquez, March 1988)

(M. Vasquez, February 1988)

(M. Vasquez. February 1988)

Correspondence with Croix concerning: mention of Cuellar's two plans for attacking Indians at frontier of Chihuahua; letters referring to illness and recuperation of unnamed person; discussion of Cuellar and his brother's arrest, they ask for license to go to Leon to prove their innocence, request denied, but passport approved to legitimize their trip to Veracruz; letter stating Cuellar's brother released. M. Vasquez, August, 1988)

(M. Marroquin, July 1988)

Ugalde accuses Menchaca of incest, gambling, and sale and consumption of prohibited beverages; suggests that although Menchaca deserves life-long banishment to Mariana islands, Menchaca will only be fired and exiled to eastern provinces for 10 years. Ugalde orders Menchaca's arrest; details of trial ensue in which Lacomba complains to Revilla Gigedo that Ugalde has falsely accused Menchaca. Includes several indices to trial correspondence. (S. Gibbs, April 1988)

Series of letters relating results of military trials. Crimes reported include rape, infidelity, slander and defamation, disobedience, and perjury. When no conviction was made, accuser was jailed for perjury. Includes Maldonado's complaint against Emparan for not rewarding pension to compensate for her Husband's death. Her testimony was ignored as being libelous, unsubstantiated joke. (S. Gibbs, April 1988)

Letter to viceroy requesting not to pay attention to slander due to following laws against fireworks and gambling instituted by Armendariz against law breakers; slanderous letter sent to viceroy by neighbors and priest of Parral. Viceroy replies confirming Armendariz post. (A. Dell'acqua, December 1987)