Food Supplies

Statement of account for food commodities, dry goods, spices, paper. With prices. (R. Perez) (1976)

Discusses various sources of supply of grain, honey, etc. For an unnamed recipient. (R. Perez) (1977)

Concerns expenses accumulated during pacification and settlement of Colonia del Nuevo Santander; contains detailed lists of expenses incurred by and debts of individuals including military personnel; contains detailed listings of items supplied to region during this period (food, furniture, livestock, seeds, etc.). (K. Hubin, may, 1990)

Concerns notification by Corbalan and Borfa to Bucareli about Sibubapa Indians behavior at Zuaqui. Borfa says he cannot retain Sibubapas Indians near the mission at Zuaqui. Sibubapis go to the mountains and hills in order to hunt and gather food since the mission does not have enough food to feed them. Sibubapas are described as being reticent to attend Christian mass. Copies of documents concerning notifications of construction of a church for Seris Indians at el Pitic, and rebuilding another one for Sibubapas at Zuaqui Pueblo. (R. Gomez, November, 1989)

Accounts of costs of gifts (money, Tabaco, corn, metal crosses, etc.) Given to Indians as peace offerings; costs of maintenance of prisoners of war. Mentions Tamaulipe pow's. (A. Dean, July 1989)

Documents discuss election of Alcaldes ordinarios, sale of or appointment to positions as Alcaldes capitanes. F.120 mentions Ruiz de Guadiana as gobernador-electo of Durango. F.125 mentions grain, livestock given in payment for appointment of various Alcaldes. F.130 discusses search for Naiares Estevan and Mesquite (unclear why or if found). Ff.130-134 describe problems, responsibilities of Alcaldes; mention procurement of food for settlers, Indians in pueblos. (A. Dean, January 1990)

Mangino sends viceroy copy of expenses involved in maintenance of missions. Listings of expenses for expeditions to peninsula, for church ornaments, for transportation of food, and for construction of a boat. (J. Tapia, December, 1987)

Correspondence concerning lack of revenue in northern provinces, contributing to shortage of food for soldiers fighting Indians and rebels. Arredondo calls on patriotic citizens for donations, and admonishes cabildo eclesiastico de Monterrey for not contributing to war effort. Also, accuses Obispado de Monterrey of not paying Diezmos. (A. Tukey, October 1988)

Autos of residencia against Bustillos y Zevallos by edict of king and ordered by viceroy to comply with laws which investigates administration of governor at end of his term. Investigation is by governor Sandobal questioning all personnel involved with administration under Bustillo and Indian heads and people at large in province. Also lists of documents, inventories of arms and stores issued to province under governor's care. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Letters to viceroy by San Fernando settlers requesting and accusing governor of abuses. Governor has taken away water rights given to them by king, imprisonment for some of their members for protesting and not allowing them to leave area to seek medical aid when sick. Also accusing priest of overcharging them for services rendered. Copies of edicts issued by king referring to these issues are included. (A. Dell'acqua, January 1988)