Indians (Pacification)

Discusses project by Sandenis to pacify Indians. Emphasizes Sandenis' lack of knowledge of Comanches and Apaches, considering his project to be of little value. Bucareli reprimands Ripperda for not breaking correspondence with inhabitants of Luisiana as previously ordered. (M. Vasquez, February 1988)

Series of documents concerning, military campaigns against Indian rebels; stresses difficulties in pursuit and capture of Indians. Report about good performance of Indian Seris as auxiliaries. Arrest warrant against military official. Report on inventory (not included) of eight Franciscan missions in province of Xalisco. New regulations regarding promotion of government officials serving under virreynato. Report on misconduct of Piatos and Apaches and what should be done with prisoners in future. Notice of report sent from Rio Colorado by military official in campaign. Report on possible death of military convoy. Report on unification of governments of provincias of Sonora and Sinaloa. Summary of events with Indian rebels; more security is sought to be approved by viceroy. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

(M. Marroquin, July 1988)

Concern index of issues addressed to viceroy by governor of Sonora. Military campaigns against Apaches and other Indian groups. Contracting Indian auxiliaries. Merchants being attacked by Indians. Arrest of Indians for seditious activities and drunkenness. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Series of documents concerning need for a priest in colegio Apostolico de Santa Cruz de Querataro due to increase of Indian population, priest will get his sinodo from los Alamos, virrey orders that Indians be treated well, security is requested for this matter to virrey. Several documents on leaving of Pedro Fueros who was loved by Indians in Cieneguilla. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Bustamante congratulates virrey on arrival in Nueva Espana relocation of Guajoquilla (f. 287). Cover letter and memorial and certification of gunpowder used at Guajoquilla (ff. 288-290). Berroteran acknowledges receipt of viceregal Despacho (f. 291). Virrey acknowledges Berroteran's role in making peace with Apaches (f.292). Bustamante explains tardiness in responding to unavailability of Mexico-bound letter carriers (f. 293). Virrey approves Bustamante's nominees for positions of subordinate officers at Guajoquilla (f. 294). Virrey disapproves of Bustamante's refusal to pursue Indians that stole horses, mules (f. 295). Bustamante sends virrey names of subordinate officers (ff. 286-287). Bustamante explains to Campo y Larrea his refusal to assist in pursuit of Indians that stole horses, mules from San Bartholome (ff. 298-299). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of plan y mapa from virrey (f. 300). Cover letters for certificacion y memorial de Polvora for years '63,'64 (ff. 301-303). Virrey acknowledges receipt of 304). Bustamante assures virrey that Rubi's orders will be followed (f. 306). Bustamante, at age 62, humbly requests military discharge from real servicio (ff. 307-309). Bustamante assures virrey that he will follow Cuellar's orders (f. 310). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of viceregal order stating that cash wages be payed to subordinate presidio officers (ff. 311,312). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of virrey's letter certificacion de Polvora for '67 (f. 314). Military roster of Guajoquilla executed January 4, '68. Includes name, rank, age, length of service of presidio soldiers, plus list of equipment owned by each (f. 315). Virrey acknowledges receipt of

Villaverde informs virrey of his compliance with Rubi's orders receipt of viceregal order stipulating payment of cash wages to presidio officers, viceregal approval of appointments or dismissals of officers; makes humble request for funds (05-29-'68); acknowledges receipt of order stipulating military assistance be rendered to Cuellar (05-29-'68); reiterates need for funds (04-29-'68 & 02-04-'69); virrey acknowledges request, and states that monies will be sent promptly (06-11-'68 & 02-25-'69); Villaverde assures compliance with orders given by visitador general Galvez, requests mail be sent via Durango, not Potosi (08-31-'69); informs virrey of governor's order that Villaverde follow no mandate except governor's or virrey's, and requests virrey's response (12-30-'69); virrey states that Villaverde to follow orders given by Galvez and Cuellar (04-27-'70). (J. H. Ochs, July 1988)

Correspondence between Torija and virrey concerning military issues in Chihuahua. Issues include Apache menace to frontier, discussion of conditions to be fulfilled by indios barbaros prior to signing of future peace treaties; disposition of captured indios infieles; reform of military organization in Chihuahua; Torija petitions virrey for command of flying company. Attached is list of haciendas in Chihuahua which includes number of families at each, plus estimate of ganado mayor y Menor, Cavallada y mulada. (J. H. Ochs, June 1988)

No substantive information. (L. L. Woodward, September 1988)

Informs Corbalan meeting with captain Crisanto, 3 other Seris, who promised obedience of Seris, Suaquis to Spaniards. Directly similar efforts toward Sibubapas, Pimas Altos. Pardon given to rebels. Granting medals-rewards for fidelity-to Sibubapa governor Diego Moyu, general Antonio Guido Pimas Altos. (T. Sheridan, 1976)