Crimes (Treason And Rebellion)

Juan de Tafoya is accused of treason and sedition. He has allegedly fomented an uprising of the domesticated Indians. Ordered by the governor to surrender himself, he takes refuge in a church. Still at large, Tafoya is further Charged with contempt, being accused of going about the territory, speaking mockingly and attempting to make a jest of the charges against him. The governor sends the declarations and testimony to the viceroy, and places the case in his hands. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Establishes punishments and judicial proceedings for 8 classes of insurgents. 1) all officers, defenders of fortifications, or armed when captured. 2) spies of all types. 3) guerillas and agitators 4) deserters 5) civil servants who join the rebel cause 6) those whose published or public opinions are sympathetic to the rebels 7) thieves who take advantage of political instability 8) civil servants continuing to serve in areas controlled by the rebels. The first four groups and the eight, if military personnel, will be tried in a consejo de guerra. The last four groups, if civilian, will be tried by civil authorities. (P. Hayes) (1977)

Testimony concerning sargento mayor's Pacheco's disobedience of capitan Tunon y Quiros. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Don Pedro, a leader of Salineros, Charged with many things, including various forms of rebellion. He and several others are sentenced to work for varying periods of time in local mines. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Communication from Don Pedro de la Campa to Don Bartolome Estrada Ramirez concerning two Indian spies who have been captured and warned about an Indian Nicolas Vasquez, who has a band of Mulattos and is trying to form a confederation to fight the Spanish. (R. Davis) (1976)

Gregorio, an indio Tepehuane, admits to being Spy for indios Enemigos. He is sentenced to life on a Montero of Francisco de la Vega. (R. Davis) (1976)

Gov. Faxardo presents testimony that the bishop has been meeting with known enemies of the royal law. (R. Davis) (1977)

Cordero submits petition of Tucson soldiers Vega, Leon, Hernandez (who have been imprisoned for four years) for pardon in Apache murder case. Index of folders documenting prosecution for sedition of individuals from company of Opatas in Babispe. (J. Hiller, April 1989)