Indians (Crimes)

Virrey(?) Acknowledges receipt of Fayni's letter reporting Indian hostilities; mentions intent to use military force against Indians. Fayni mentions March of troops to Chiguagua; acknowledges receipt of Galvez' promotion to captain, praises Galvez' spirit. Suggests that Galvez gather force to attack Indian settlements. Recounts Galvez' attack on Indian settlement and Indians' subsequent retaliation. Notes practice of cutting off parts of enemies ears as threat. Mentions Galvez' encounter with armed group of muleteers and Pasajeros. Fayni reports Indian and Vecino hostilities, virrey(?) Responds by issuing autos authorizing punishment to deter future crimes; naming Galvez for job. Fayni mentions Opata-Apache war; reports disrepair of firearms; mentions request of Indian Espinosa to fight against Indians; acknowledges receipt of orders concerning Cuellar's prison and Velazquez' commission. Relocation in Spain. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Virrey mentions Fayni's report about Quevedo's seizure by Indian Quinto; expresses concern for Quevedo. Gives Fayni authority to deal with case. On July 30, Fayni reports no new developments in case. Asserts intent to publish bandos about registro de frutas. (S. Gibbs, October, 1987)

Fayni relates annual customary visit of trading people to presidio Paso del Norte; how these people were attacked by Indians who killed people and stole horses. Virrey(?) Acknowledges report, suggests that presidios escort traders for protection. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Fayni describes economy of Valle de San Bartholome as based on haciendas, land use, and cattle herds and how San Bartholome supplies Parral and Chiguagua with fruits of harvest. Reports Indian thefts and murders in San Bartholome due to lack of defense. Relates how war has wasted money, broken families, caused misery. Suggests military protection be provided for satellite pueblos of Parral. Oxinaga asserts that even if Oconor's efforts produce good results, if he does not follow orders he should not be paid for his rank. Oxinaga submits letter recounting Apache attacks repelled with limited success due to disadvantage of weapons, horses and provisions. Asks for military protection from Indian raids. Letter signed by many people. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Fayni reports he has mobilized cavalry, sent them to San Bartolome. Mentions severity of food shortage; speaks of money which was forwarded to him for reimbursement of campaign expenses. Mentions Indian thefts; recalls incarceration and transport of Apache to capital. Includes copy of testimony of Estrella concerning incarceration. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Fayni relates formation of company at Chiguagua; Oconor's movement of presidios to Rio Norte in accordance with Croix's plan; attenuation of cavalry mounts from disease and insufficient fodder; decreased ability to oppose Indians due to tiring of men from lack of horses. Cites lack of troop spirit; says that biggest boost to campaign effort would be to obtain sufficient and proper equipment. Mentions Apaches thefts nearby. Virrey writes of campaign situation to Escarraga. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Virrey(?) Relates Oconor's account of general campaign to drought; Oconor's need to improvise under conditions. Relates unpunished Apache murders and thefts. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Escarraga mentions Indian attacks on Encinillas and how vecinos have terrorized Indians in accord with Oconor's military plan. Desire to reinforce arms with vecinos and friendly Indians. New gold and silver currency. Includes copy of Arrieta's letter. Arrieta mentions publication of bandos, raising of compania volante de Valle de San Bartholomeo, deliberates over acceptance of volunteers Menocale and Peru into military forces and relates Indian murders and attacks on various haciendas. Pages preceeding folio 00001 index contents of volume 042. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Reports to virrey by comandante de las Armas Munoz of events on the frontier; primarily about continuous problems with Indians robbing and stealing--usually Apaches, but also other groups. Munoz promoted to teniente Coronel de Cavalleria. Review of Munoz' service by O'Conor including extensive list of numbers of Indians killed and where. Arze y Amaya sent on expedition to frontier was promoted to Ayudante mayor, but complained he was document relates illness of unnamed party and how his health suffered in service to king. Suggests that he be sent to a more favorable climate, perhaps the Plaza del teniente rey in Campeche. (D. Marksz, February 1987)

Detailed testimony of witnesses to many murders and robberies perpetrated by Chivato and his companeros including names of victims and places they were killed. Some argument over whether Chivato was baptized. Fiscal Posada orders Chivato and companeros to Valladolio to learn catechism and be civilized under care of Davila. Notes on trouble arising from fact that missions of Purificacion, Concepcion and San Christobal are populated by newly converted Indians. (D. Marksz, February 1987)