Epidemics (Small Pox)

Some letters about a lay religious who practices medicine in Monterrey. After being ordered to go back to his monastery by viceroy Branciforte, he is refused permission and is hidden by the governor because there is nobody else there to help with an epidemic of smallpox. This stratagem is reported to the tribunal del protomedicato and the fray is put under arrest and finally liberated. Letter from Yxant (teniente Coronel) who is on his way from Cadiz and claims he has received less money than he should and asks for the difference, after checking in Mexico it appears he has received way to much money and he should be giving it back. (T. Kahana. January 1989)

Letters describing Nuevo Santander -- tierra incognita full of rebels, Gentiles. Describes beginning of organization of troops, patrol areas, etc. F.307 mentions plan to place all Huastecos rebels on Tamatan Island. F.308 speaks of admiration for settlers managing to pacify frontier in short time despite lack of supplies, small pox epidemics. F.312 Torquemada distinguishes Indians into 3 classes, Chichimecas, Apostatas, Gentiles; converted Indians seem to be generally regarded as lowest caste of society, but above barbarians. (A. Dean, may 1990)

Abal proposes to supply the troops of provincias de oriente with weapons, and food. Espeleta formulates 6 objections, to Abal's proposal. Ugalde reports that he is going to inspect the troops of provincias del Nuevo Reyno de Leon. Gonzalez de Santianes' petitions for a 6 month break because he feels sick. Report of de la Huerta's trip to Mexico in order to take his family to Monterrey. Ugalde remits plans and manuals for preventing a smallpox epidemic in Nuevo Reyno de Leon. (R. Gomez, July 1989)