Crimes (Treason And Rebellion)

Discussion of the delays in the execution of the sentences on the rebel leaders due to an investigation into the crimes of each one of them, and the causes, origins and spread of the revolt; and the need to expedite the execution sentences, for reasons of justice and public tranquility. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Communication relative to the trial and execution of the sentences passed on five of the rebel leaders; discussion of security problems involved in transporting them from one city to another; reference to the sending of the heads of these rebels to the pueblos where they began their insurrections. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Discussion of the need to promptly execute the sentences passed on the rebel leaders and the dangers to national security involved in the transport of these leaders from one place to another; also, the proposal to send the heads of these individuals to the pueblos where they iniciated the insurrection. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Communication titled confidential in which Salcedo tells the (teniente governador of El Paso ?) That he has received information that Montoya was the recipient of a number of letters from various persons, which are pertinent to investigation of the rebellion. Salcedo requires the teniente governador to employ any available expedient(S) to obtain the above-mentioned letters. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

In a communication titled very confidential Salcedo issues an order for the immediate arrest of Felipe Montoya. Instructions are, that he is to be thoroughly interrogated about his statements concerning secret letters of the viceroy, and the certain person of distinction associated with these statements. Immediate conveyance of the report on the interrogation and any confession by Montoya is requested. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Communication concerning statements by Montoya to the effect that Hidalgo's insurrection was really in defense of the kingdom; for he (Hidalgo) had seen secret letters from the viceroy to the comandante general, which contained orders for the handing over of the provinces in his charge to the French emperor; and, Hidalgo, assuming that the viceroy had done the same with the rest of the kingdom, had reason for rising in war. Montoya associates these statements with a person of distinction in the Villa of Chihuahua. Salcedo directs the communication to someone who is expected to take appropriate action. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Covering letter accompanying a copy of an order sent to the resident of the province (probably a reference to the ordered arrest of Felipe Montoya), and in the circumstances requiring great vigilance so as to avoid any seduction and new occurrences in the pueblos of that government. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1981)

Transmitting documents related to the recent case of sedition in Pecos and the jurisdiction of la Canada, explaining the content of each document and summarizing the case. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)