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Indians (Mistreatment)

El rey al arzobispo de Mexico. Sobre los agravios que reciben los indios de los curas.

Serial Number
030-00182
Date
10-28-1668
Documentation
Madrid. October 28, 1668. Mf. Of transc.
Summary
Details complaints against doctrineras, corregidores and other officials by priests and Indians. Critical of Jesuits. Followed by defense of S.J. activities by Jesuits and corregidors. (J. Grusin) (1975)
Places
Northern Frontier
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-13 Pastells Col. V. 010, p. 017-030
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Mexico, Leg. 1070(87-5-07)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 010, p. 017-030 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0015 V. 010, p. 017-030
Batch Reference Number
1173
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Keywords
Indians (Mistreatment)
Civil-Religious Relations
General Subjects
Missions

Diego Guajardo Fajardo. Testimonio sobre condiciones de los indios Tarahumaras y Conchos.

Serial Number
030-00139
Author(s)
Guajardo Fajardo, Diego
Date
05-31-1650
Documentation
Parral. May 31, 1650. Mf. Of transc.
Summary
Testimony on unrest among Tarahumaras and Conchos to determine if civil authorities acted properly in moving against them. Reveals much on situation around Parral. The Indians were unhappy over post-revolt punishments. (J. Grusin) (1975)
Persons
Guajardo Fajardo, Diego
Velasquez, Pedro
Rasqual, Joseph
Felipe (Indio Tarahumara, y General de Esa Nacion)
Barrasa, Juan de
Places
Parral Quatoltitlan
San Bartolome (Valle de)
Durango
Ethnic Groups
Tarahumaras
Conchos
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-13 Pastells Col. V. 008, p. 001-009
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0029(66-6-18)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 008, p. 001-009 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0015 V. 008, p. 001-009
Batch Reference Number
1140
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Keywords
Indians (Wars)
Indians (Mistreatment)
General Subjects
Military

Diego Guajardo Fajardo al rey. Carta sobre relaciones con los indios.

Serial Number
030-00138
Author(s)
Guajardo Fajardo, Diego
Date
04-19-1650
Documentation
Parral. April 19, 1650. Mf. Of transc.
Summary
The governor tries to justify his relations (ie- punishment and vigilance) to the Indians by presenting proof that malcontents continue to agitate among pacified natives. The bishop opposes him. (J. Grusin) (1975)
Persons
Guajardo Fajardo, Diego
Mesias de Margana, Gonzalo
Barrasa, Diego
Hernandez de Morales, Juan
Places
Parral
Nueva Vizcaya
Aguilar (Villa de)
San Felipe
Satebo
Babonoyabas?
San Lorenzo
San Andres
Santa Isabel
Durango
Ethnic Groups
Tlatoles
Conchos
Tarahumaras
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-13 Pastells Col. V. 007, p. 595-601
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0029(66-6-18)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 007, p. 595-601 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0015 V. 007, p. 595-601
Notes
Tlatoles seems to ba a faction of Tarahumaras agitating for revolt.
Batch Reference Number
1139
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Keywords
Indians (Mistreatment)
Civil-Religious Relations
General Subjects
Military
Religious

Real cedula al gobernador de la Nueva Vizcaya que guarde las cedulas que estan dados para no se hagan esclavos a los indios.

Serial Number
030-00129
Date
11-30-1647
Documentation
Madrid. November 30, 1647. 1p.
Summary
A royal cedula in which the crown orders the governor and capitan general of Nueva Vizcaya that Indians are not to be enslaved, or treated like slaves, I.e. conform to the law. (G. Miller) (1977)
Persons
Galvez, Luis de (Gov.)
Ethnic Groups
Sinaloas
Tepeguanes
Salineros
First Location
AGI. Aud. Guad., Sig. 103-3-01, Leg. 0230 lib. 03 fol. 044
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0230(103-3-1) Lib. 03 F. 044
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
4781
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Keywords
Indians (Mistreatment)
Indians (Servitude)
General Subjects
Legal
Economics
Missions
History

El rey al virrey. Orden sobre maltrato de los indios cerca de Tacuba.

Serial Number
030-00128
Date
11-26-1645
Documentation
Spain. November 26, 1645. Mf. Of transc.
Summary
One of a Series of letters. This one was a royal order to halt practices used in doctrinas near Tacuba. The crown felt the Indians were being mistreated, ie. Overworked. (J. Grusin) (1975)
Places
Tacuba
Escapucallo (Pueblo de)
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-13 Pastells Col. V. 007, p. 255-257
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Mexico, Leg. 1067(87-5-04)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 007, p. 255-257 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0015 V. 007, p. 255-257
Batch Reference Number
1131
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Keywords
Indians (Mistreatment)
Labor Force (Indians)
General Subjects
Missions
Religious

Oidor Pedro de Arevalo a la audiencia de Guadalajara. Informe sobre los religiosos en Nueva Galicia y Zacatecas.

Serial Number
030-00116
Author(s)
Arevalo, Pedro de (Oidor)
Date
07-30-1630
Documentation
Guadalajara. July 30, 1630. Mf. Of transc.
Summary
Report on status of clergy. Some interesting remarks on sloth of some Franciscan and Augustinian monks. They have acquired considerable wealth and some dabble in commerce. Accuses some of extorting the Indians. N.b. remarks on priests' commercial activities. Also, alleges some misuse of limosnas. (J. Grusin) (1975)
Persons
Arevalo, Pedro de (Oidor)
Trejo, Francisco de (Fr.)
Curita, Juan de (Fr.)
Villavicencio, Alonso de (Fr.)
Places
Zacatecas
Galicia
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-14 Pastells Col. V. 006, p. 093-115
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0029(66-6-18)(?)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 006, p. 093-115 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0031 V. 006, p. 093-115
Batch Reference Number
1119
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Keywords
Commerce
Indians (Mistreatment)
Religious Conflict
Religious Corruption
Mission Finances
General Subjects
Missions
Religious

Obispo de Nueva Galicia al rey. Carta sobre la rebelion de indios; condiciones en las minas; actividades misionarias.

Serial Number
030-00052
Date
03-12-1602
Documentation
Nueva Galicia. March 12, 1602. Mf. Of transc.
Summary
Brief report on Indian revolt in the province of Topia in Nueva Galicia. Reasons for the Indian revolt was treatment in the mines. Also, reports on missionary activity. (J. Grusin) (1975)
Places
Nueva Galicia
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-15 Pastells Col. V. 003, p. 133-135
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0055(67-1-22)(?)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 003, p. 133-135 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0038 V. 003, p. 133-135
Batch Reference Number
1098
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Keywords
Indians (Wars)
Indians (Mistreatment)
Labor Force (Indians)
Labor Force (Mining)
General Subjects
Military
Missions
Mining

Gobernador Diego de Velasco al rey. Carta sobre misiones de Durango y el norte.

Serial Number
030-00039
Author(s)
Velasco, Diego de
Date
04-08-1598
Documentation
Durango. April 8, 1598. Mf. Of transc.
Summary
Letter is a brief but useful report on religious activities in durago and north. The governor asks for a bishop to be appointed because of the large numbers of new converts. Interesting remarks on the need to force non-tributary paying Indians to help fund religious activities. Pacification is gradually spreading. Complains of problems with colonists who brutalize and exort the natives. (J. Grusin) (1975)
Persons
Velasco, Diego de
Places
Durango
Sinaloa
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-15 Pastells Col. V. 002, p. 211-215
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0028(66-6-17)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 002, p. 211-215 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0038 V. 002, p. 211-215
Batch Reference Number
1091
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Keywords
Indians (Mistreatment)
Indians (Conversion)
Race Relations
Indians (Tribute)
General Subjects
Missions
Religious

El Marques de Casa Fuerte, virrey. Que no se obliguen a los yndios de la frontera de nuestra senora de Guadalupe a servicios involuntarios.

Serial Number
010-00025
Author(s)
Casafuerte, Marques de (Virrey)
Date
08-01-1732
Documentation
Mexico. August 1, 1732. 2p. Auto. Transcription.
Summary
Forbids the involuntary use of Indians for personal services in several pueblos where this practice has been reported. Also bans livestock from Indian lands where their crops might be endangered. (R. Perez) (1977)
Persons
Casafuerte, Marques de (Virrey)
Places
Mexico
Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
Nueva Tlaxcala
San Bernardino de la Candela
Coahuila (Provincia)
First Location
CU-BANC. C-B 840 (Bolton Col.) no. 0496 Folder 001
Original Location
AG, Saltillo, Coahuila, Leg. 0001 exp. 089
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
4437
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Keywords
Animals (Domestic)
Indians (Mistreatment)
Labor Force (Indians)
Indians (Land Disputes)
General Subjects
Military
Social-Organization
Missions

El Marques de San Miguel de Aguayo, gobernador. Para la pacificacion y sosoiego de las misiones de la provincia y de los yndios alzados.

Serial Number
010-00019
Author(s)
San Miguel de Aguayo, Marques de (Gobernador)
Date
11-16-1719
Documentation
Santiago de la Monclava. November 16, 1719. 13p. Auto. Transcription.
Summary
Gives some details of Indian hostilities. Forbids the purchasing of maiz from Indians. Restricts the types of punishment to be levied against mission Indians. (R. Perez) (1977)
Persons
San Miguel de Aguayo, Marques de (Gobernador)
Pamplona, Ignacio de (O.F.M.)
Linan, Francisco (O.F.M.)
Caro, Francisco (O.F.M.)
Rodrigues, Cristoval (Alcalde Ordinario)
Places
Santiago de la Monclava
Coahuila (Provincia)
Nuevo Reino de Leon
Saltillo
Parras
Santa Rosa de Nadadores (Mision)
Ethnic Groups
Tlaxcaltecos
First Location
CU-BANC. C-B 840 (Bolton Col.) no. 0496 Folder 001
Original Location
AG, Saltillo, Coahuila, Leg. 0001 exp. 062
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
4434
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Keywords
Indians (Depredations)
Indians (Mistreatment)
Crimes (Punishment)
Commerce (Regulation)
Indians (Criminals)
General Subjects
Legal
Agriculture
Military
Economics
Social-Organization
Missions
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