Indians (Bravery)

Letters of military personnel who went to the north of the provincias to inspect for French infiltration, put an end to any Indian rebellion. Letter from Garcia for the military telling them to fight a strong campaign against the Indians. (D. Bautista, July 1990)

Arredondo informs virrey about a fight between the Lipanes and the company from Bavia and the results of the battle. In ff. 163, another battle is referred to but now in the Paraje of the Tortuga. Lopez fought Indian, killing him with his hands; ears of Indian cut and presented to the comandante; official letter determines that all adventurers aprehended with arms in hands, or those giving them help, will be punished with pena capital, and the confiscation of all properties. (D. Bautista, June 1990)

Letters (transcribed by Hidalgo in 1804) between Munoz, Serna, Buedo reporting situation between civilians, Indians near Vieja Tamaulipa Sierra. Describes civilians killing Indians, vice versa. Milicias celebrate successful campaigns by taking ears of dead Indians, displaying them on pillory. Mention of panguay treaty with J.e. Serna, by which they help Milicia exterminate other Indians. Skirmishes summarized. Mentions shipments of powder, bullets, horses, provisions to mission at Horcasitas. Buedo reports on Panguayes, Martinez Indians at mission, praising Martinez' valor. Mention of Serna taking in two Indian orphans. Cisneros' record of travels with J.e. And J.v. Serna in region surrounding Presas del Rey. J.v. is Father of J.e. Serna. (A. Dean, July 1989)

Begins with indices added in 1885, 1792. Journal of ehceagaray's campaign with 17 Apache, Opata auxiliaries from Bacoachi; lists total Apaches killed, captured. Speaks of usefulness of loyal spies. Need to reward well Apache auxiliaries who must fight against their relatives. Suggests giving annual wage, rank of Alferez. Promotions to be given to Ugarte, Tapia, Grijalva. Letters trying to clear wages for promotions with treasury. Intendente of Sonora has bought meat for rations for Apaches in reduccion, mention of other foods, treasury upset at cost. (A. Dean, April 1989)

Letters between Nava and virrey. Nava informs virrey that Lipanes de arriba are very cooperative in peace treaty; Lipanes de Abajo do not want peace. explains that de arriba habit of hunting Cibolo twice a year is cause of discord between bands. Apaches are poorly disciplined, unused to following one chief; lay of their land makes it difficult to anticipate attacks. Mentions attack by Mescaleros, supported by troop, against Comanches; conflict resolved. Texas gobernador preparing campaign against de Abajo Lipanes. Virrey orders Nava to maintain hatred between bands, keep them divided. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Documents concerning incident of may 1. Castro sends virrey his version of events and copies of letters he sent to four gobernadores at his command since April, suggesting tactics to avoid giving enemy an advantage; virrey gives full support. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Nava informs virrey that he will recruit about 1000 Indians to fight Apaches. Nava instructs Concha to be very careful not to let Comanches know their friendship is useful only in war against Apaches. Virrey orders Nava to put one Destacamento Saltillo, another in Alamo de Parra, to facilitate communication between two comandancias. Nava informs virrey of Castro's petition for 400 soldiers, says request is impossible but with Comanche alliance he will be able to help Castro. Copy of letter from Castro to Nava concerning how to prepare an attack on Lipanes without jeopardizing comandancias. Comandante of presidio del Norte informs Nava of situation with Indians. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Correspondence between virrey and Nava; virrey orders Nava to help Castro fight Lipanes; Nava explains why he cannot send troops to help. Gutierrez sends information to Nava concerning events of may 1-2 in Santa Rosa. Nava agrees to help Castro. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Summary of events of Santa Rosa on may 1-2; letter from Castro to gobernador of Coahuila requesting permission for Valdes to testify in Santa Rosa; inspector Gutierrez summarizes role of all military personnel involved in events (Indian escape). (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Documents concerning escape of Indian leaders and killing of officers remaining in sargeant's house in presidio; letter from Castro to Gutierrez asking him to begin inquiry to determine responsibility for escape, killing. Gutierrez asks military to testify about events of may 1-2. Interrogation involves all soldiers assigned to guard house where Indians were held. (D. Bautista, April 1990)