Indians (Reduccion)

Reduced Seris planting crops, building acequias at Sierra de la Combeniencia near Pitic. Notes that furiosas crecientes this year have changed course of River, bringing it closer to Seri Pueblo. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Chrisanto goes to Tiburon, returns with mulato Cavesilla bien malo,5 families- 25 people. Accompanied by 5 Tiburones seeking pardon and permission to remain on Island. All rebel Seris have taken refuge on Tiburon, fearing Piato attack, except Marcos, 4 families, who returned to mainland because of lack of meat on Island. After 2 aguazerus, Anza leaves in pursuit of Piatos. Another detachment pursuing Piatos lose 5 horses who die of thirst while 8 men suffer heat prostration. Water carried in botas. 23 families of suaquis o sibubapas reduced in Belem- only 6 left and they're ready to surrender because of lack of water, death of Thomas, Paderon campaign against Piatos first priority including possible invasion of Cerro Prieto in October. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Elizondo disagrees with Croix's policy calling for resettlement of reduced Indian in areas menos remotos, y donde no tengan la facilidad de rebelarse Al auxilio de los Montes. Elizondo points out Indians ciego Amor que tienen a su patria and argues that if they're resettled away from their own lands, they will return to sus asperezas, like Seris during Gallardo's time. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Anza, Vildosola, 120 troops pursue rebels probably Seris, to Marismas. Tracks at Tastiota but no water at Pozo Salado. Men, horses, 24 hours without water. Troops have to turn back. All Aguajes except Cajon de corsari dry. Bergosa, 60 troops dispatched to pursue Suaqui rebels 6 Suaqui warriors killed, as well as 3 women, 2 kids, including 2 cavesillas los Mas obstinados, one-paderon- a gentile, the other- Thomas-former gobernador of Suaqui and autor de la sublevacion de su su nacion. 17 Suaqui families-62 people-reduced at Belen only 43 Piato families remain in rebellion. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Mentions Papago unrest. 188 Seris reduced, 138 still to go. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Discusses general affairs of expedition. Best time to attack rebels during pitahaya harvest when they leave refuges to gather fruits. Reduced Seris choose land between San Miguel presidio and Pitic along Rio Sonora. Mentions Papago unrest. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

14 more Seris and families surrender, bringing total to 191 persons. 4 more families asking pardon. Very few rebel Seris left. 3 Tiburones ask pardon and that their nation be allowed to remain on Island. Spaniards agree as long as several of their leaders come to make peace. No Seris left on Tiburon mas que tal qual que esta Casado y aliado con familias del Pais. Seris state Vipisi and Pima followers joining Cueras in Sierra de las Espuelas and offer to lead Spaniards to them. Guided by Chrisanto and 2 other Seris, Bergosa and 60 soldiers pursue Pimas, who flee into mountains. 4 rebels, 3 women, 3 children killed, 6 captured. Horses recovered. Chrisanto appointed gobernador of reduced Seris, Francisco Alcalde. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Letter concerning state of Elizondo expeditions. Argues presidial salaries should be 400 pesos a year, including expenses. Note sad state of troops' vestuario. says troops' discipline, spirits remain excellent in face of difficult conditions. Ask that infantry be mounted due to great distances between Aguajes. State Seri rebels few in number and greatly harassed by constant pressure against them. Argues that indios rendidos should never be resettled in pueblos of another nation because of hostility between tribes, but should be given own Pueblo. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

2 Seri women ask for peace for their Rancheria following attack by Moreno. 11 families- 42 people- surrender. Sibubapas suffering from epidemic of yellow vomit. 28 Seris and their families surrender- small number due to many fatalities. Crisanto tracks down Pima, brings back his Head as sign of Seri good faith. Pimas, Seris, que naturalmente son opuestas, fighting each other again. Peyran surprises Rancheria of 4 Seri families near sea. Wounds several, kills 2 women, captures 2 more with 8 children. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Topics include; 1) Papago unrest; 2) proposed invasion of Tiburon; 3) Pineda's poor health, 4) Pima-sibubapa hostilities in Ostimuri; 4) military personnel changes; 5) general state of Elizondo expedition. Letter dated June 18 relates surrender of 14 Seris, bringing total to 191. Tiburones ask pardon and to be allowed to stay on their Island. Pardon granted with understanding that entire nation pasaria a cuchillo if they committed any hostilities. Pimas under Vipisi go to Sierra de las Espuelas to join Cueras. Seris offer to lead Spaniards to them. In following fight, 4 men, 3 women, 3 children killed, 1 woman, 9 children captured. Rest of Pima rebels escape. (T. Sheridan) (1980)