Indians (Reduccion)

Discusses reduction of Carancagues and other Indian groups. Also discusses insecurity of long stretch of coast from Nechas River to Guadalupe River, and of Island of la Culevra inhabited by Carancagueses. Mentions horses stolen by Atacapas. (M. Vasquez, February 1988)

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)

Recommendation to Cuellar to direct military operations to Coahuila, to cover frontiers of Sonora and to fight in province of Gila. Statement of Cuellar's distrust of Indians, and of reduction to be achieved through weapons. Governor of Coahuila speaks as representative of viceroy; mention of composition of military companies to fight for Nueva Vizcaya and of Francisco Cuellar's military history. Copy of correspondence between Cuellar and captain of San Buenaventura concerning discussion of threats made by Indian enemies and military tactics for their reduction; emphasis on importance of exterminating them. Cuellar's diary of happenings in expedition at his charge terrain, of military organization, of encounter with Indians, war tactics, endurance of soldiers and auxiliaries, provisions, injured and dead soldiers and Indians, description of difficulties encountered in clashes with Indians, mention of Indian spies and information given by them, information of other military officials doings. (M. Vasquez, July 1988)

Notes victory reduced Seris, Seri Gentiles from Tiburon Island over Pima Rancheria of rebel Cueras as proof of loyalty to Spaniards. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Mentions enthusiastic reception sibubupas gave him at Suaqui. Describes successful attempts to encourage agriculture, including distribution maize to plant. Discusses need to plant community maize fields. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Because of poor harvests, soon will be unable to provide 10 fanegas grain needed as rations recently conquered Indians area. States only Ati has wheat to sell at 22 reales per Fanega. Asked Urrea for goods to barter with Indians for grain, but Urrea needs barter goods to supply own troops. Unable to obtain maize seed promised to Indians. Fears Indians will return to old way life. (letter sent by Corbalan to marques de Croix from Pitic, 8/2/1771). (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Concerns Pimas still not reduced; though Cieneguilla considered free from Apache threat, detachment of 16 to pass through in may. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)

Responding to news Yaqui unrest, alliance with suaguis in Monte, Corbalan describes his trip to Suagui, Huirivis to hear/answer Yaqui grievances, including 1) abuses Indian labor; 2) rumors forced labor California peninsula. Yaquis refusal to to migrate there; 3) imposition tribute; 4) Spanish attempts to have Mayos remove salt from Yaqui lands. Corbalan -1) assures Yaquis all labor to be paid for according to law; 2) attempts to arrange collection tribute in form maize, beans, wheat, garbanzo, salt as painlessly as possible; 3) promises to pay Yaquis for salt brought to Torim granary. Describes distribution products community fields, including charity, church maintenance, public works, reserve for seed. Discusses salt industry. Notes importance Torim storehouse/granary, only one on River. Discusses distribution Suaquis between Belem, Tecoripa. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Despite removal troops, Seris show no sign of desire to leave for mountains. Nevertheless, problem lack water for irrigation. Want oxen, farming tools, cows, priest for Seris. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

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)