Indians (Mistreatment)

Series of autos in which teniente Sota Riva, defender of teniente Puga, accused of killing five peaceful Indian leaders, makes his case arguing that his client, teniente Puga, only followed order of his Superior, captain muergier. Sota Riva also proved that witnesses against Puga lied and accused them of perjury. Therefore, responsibility for the slaying of Indians should be placed upon captain Murgier (Series of arguments and examples are cited by Sota Riva, to prove the innocence of his client). Sota Riva also brought up situation in which Murgier had put in jail soldiers under his command so he could abuse their wives. Zamora, Cadena and Galvan are accused of perjury. Sota Riva concluded Murgier was a depraved man who took advantage of his position to govern as a tyrant and commit all kinds of crimes. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Series of documents dealing with refund to Murgier; prosecution of Puga and Murgier for killing Indians in cold blood; judges chosen for military court; sentencing of Puga and Murgier; Series of testimonies from soldiers implicating Puga for the killing of five Indians in cold blood; defense is made arguing that testimonies are a total fabrication from witnesses against defendants; Perez and Olazaran are punished for abuses of authority; allegation that Munoz disliked the defendants so he went ahead and prosecuted them; documents speaking of corruption of government officials; defendors Argue that prosecutors don't count good things Murgier did for provinces and Indians pacification; defense of Puga made against allegations that he killed Indians by his own choice and not under orders of Murgier (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Series of documents on military actions against Indians. Thanks are given to Murgier for bringing Indians under control. Fray gives appreciation for what has been done to pacify Indians. Notice about Indians who left mission of Croix. Regards sent to Murgier for controlling Indians. Indians left to the Sierra of Tamaulipas to hide away. Suggestion is made that Indian rebels should be hung and their heads cut off as an example to others. Transfer of prisoners to another prison by Puga. Diaz expresses compassion for Indians in Croix. Escandon reports illness due to hard Weather conditions. Murgier is praised by Bujanos for personal commitment to his soldiers. (M. Marroquin, March1989)

Concerns Indians addressing the viceroy so they can be released from formal prosecution against them. Murgier jailed Indians for no reason. Series of testimonies provided on accusations against military official. Teniente Puga is defended by his lawyer arguing his client was only following military orders. Allusions made about Indians being killed in cold blood by Puga. Military service records of both Murgier and Puga provided. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Concerns Series of documents about prosecution of Puga and Murgier accused of Murdering Indians who were at peace with Spaniards. Jurors for courts are appointed and selected among military officials. Transference of Indian prisoners from Croix to Aguayo (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Series of documents concerning confessions from Garcia accused of giving false testimony. Indians Tarahumaras complain of the mistreatment the men and women are receiving from the Alcalde of Santa Eulalia. The complaint is sent to Oconor. Oconor requests instructions from virrey on what to do with Tarahumara captives if they are released from jail. Oconor fears a rebellion from Tarahumaras. Several letters from Queipo de Llano and Robles for Oconor dealing with the behavior of the Indians. Autos concerning a trial against the Indian Andres accused of several murders and of being in secret communication with Apaches. (D. Bautista, September 1990)

Concerns Series of autos explaining conflicts between Caudillo and Indians from missions, due to disagreements on result of elections for local government officials. Circumstances in which Caudillo Ramirez abused other Indians given. Ramirez is acquitted. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Series of autos and testimonies from witnesses of abuses committed by indio Caudillo Leonardo Ramirez against Indians from Sichu in missions of Linares. Testimonies stress good qualities of the leader. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Series of brief eports on Indians mistreatment by religious personnel. Report on Indian fugitives and idolatria practices among them. Mention of priest who is a trouble maker. Report on military personnel in presidio of Nayarit and their military experience. (M. Marroquin, April 1989)

Series of letters reporting on Alcavalas being requiered from military official who transported government supplies. Dispute is held on feasibility and legality of payment. Letter alludes to mistreatment of Indians by Jesuits. Another letter deals with taxation of soldier salaries. (M. Marroquin, April, 1989)