Disasters (Earthquakes)

Letters concerning two houses owned by the contaduria. They are houses # 11 and 12 located on Calle vergana. The houses suffered damage during a Series of minor earthquakes on November 23, 1836. Entire block of houses also owned by contaduria. Buildings were also used as offices. House 11 rented for 36 pesos per month. After quakes, discussion of costs of repair vs. Condemnation. Ff. 19 lists of costs of building materials and wages for workers. Silva in dispute with Arango over renting house #12. Ff.23 list of expenditures. (K. Mccaston, may 1990)

Concerns letters reporting the need for a new church since much of the province's life depend on it, I.e. Indians being baptized, taxes, agriculture, Diezmos y primicias etc. Budget for new construction is 44,000 pesos. Notice that Indians are constructing a new church given. Old church destroyed by earthquake. (M. Marroquin, June 1989)

Concerns Series of reports on earthquake in Colotlan, damage caused by it and its intensity. Notice given on reconstruction and financial need to rebuild local church. Appraisal of damage caused by earthquake done. Local government officials signed a joint certification testifying about the damages caused by the quake. Church measures given. (M. Marroquin, June 1989)

Improvements to real palacio: tear down walls and shacks aroung area for aesthetic and security reasons, pave Santa Isabel street. Budget estimates for each job and types of workmen. Construction in Chapultepec(que) of system of arches for water delivery from Santa Fee, and ideas for use as park. Report by engineer comments on earthquake danger, house construction, details on geography of area, filtration system. Responses by viceroy, some marked secret. (J. M. Johnson, December 1988)