Indians (Civil-Military Appointments)

Salcedo transmits Sandoval's appointment as protector of the Indians, to the governor; and tells the governor to let Sandoval know that he (Salcedo) expects his duties as protector to be discharged with total impartiality. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Andrade announces the appointment of Sandobal as protector partidario of the Indians, with the endorsements of Salcedo and Manrique. Also attached, are certificates of publication of the announcement in various towns and districts. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Letter regarding the projected campaign against the Apaches Faraones and Mescaleros, of the Spaniards and their Comanche allies - tactical arrangements of troops, etc. And regarding an order of last March 21, on the naming of a protector partidiario for the aid and defense of the Indians of the pueblos of the province - pointing out the urgency of such a nomination. Also, lists of categories of the men who are to go on the above mentioned campaign. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Letter to acting governor concerning the fitness of Felipe Sandoval for the office of protector partidario of the Indians of the district of San Buenaventura de Cochiti. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Reporting on the visit to Santa Fee of three Comanche chiefs with a number of requests, including the construction of a town on the Colorado River and the naming of a general for the Comanche nation. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

Draft of a letter concerning the position of interpreter for the Comanches and complaints related to the current interpreter, ethnographic data concerning the election of Comanches Head, chief, data on the Castro expedition in search of the Cerro de oro and the Navajo claim to Sebolleta, and the history of the Puesto. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

(Raul Saba) (1980)

Phelipe de Neva forms a detachment of Opatas to be stationed at Bacoachi to help against the Apaches. Pay scale, instructions for discharge, recruitment, dress (naked), enlistment (8 years) weapons, etc. Very good document. This item is copy of item entered as DRSW no.4870. (T.n.) (1975)

Series of regulations, responsibilities of subdelegados of the intendencia, including matters concerning Indians, such as election of Indian officials, and village ejidal lands, etc. Also appended- ynstrucion de yntendentes. Excellent overview of functions of Colonial government on frontier. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Testimony given during an investigation of the disappearance of the Indian gobernador of Coyachi, along with several others. The residents say its because of the padre's mistreatment they went to complain to the bishop. The Spaniards say that the governor engineered it all in order to run off with another man's wife. Interesting glimpse into Pueblo society. (R. Perez) (1977)