Indians (Reduccion)

Auto de guerra and two accompanying letters of petition recounting attacks and destruction against Jicarilla Apaches by Cumanchas. The gobernador outlines the case against the Cumanchas and establishes a junta de guerra - the members of which give their opinions as to the initiation of a campaign against the Cumanchas. The majority are in favor of defending and avenging the Jicarillas, loyal vassals of the crown - though not yet christians. Important letter by Juan Paez Hurtado outlining danger of Cumanchas and their warlike history. Gobernador Bustamante orders campaign and appoints capitan Antonio Perez Velarde to lead it. Ms mentions Yutas are Allied with Cumanchas and there is fear of more alliances. (Raul Saba) (1980)

Summary of II specific charges and sentencia in residencia of Former gobernador Felix Martines. He is accused of abuse of authority in criminal Cases, mistreatment of soldiers regarding pay, conflict of interests, insubordination and misconduct in Indian campaigns. The Juez receptor, Antonio Bezerra Nieto, absolved Martines of some charges, declared him guilty on others, and referred others to the viceroy. Overall the judgement was unfavorable to Martines. Copy. (Raul Saba) (1980)

This is a group of 26 letters, all originals with the autograph of fr. Francisco Iturralde. They are written from various missions to different friars. Some are personal, others are informes. A good number were written to fr. Diego Bringas who was visitator of the missions, and almost all were written on half folios in the manner in which we write letters today. Total of 26 letters 1) to the president, from the mission Santa Theresa, October 25, 1792. 2) P. Sebastian Ramis, Tubutama, December 4, 1796. 3) P. Francisco Miralles, Tubutama, March 3, 1798. 4) P. Florenzio Ibanes, Tubutama, March 19, 1798. 5) P. Francisco Miralles, Tubutama, may 4, 1798. 6) P. Francisco Miralles, Tubutama, June 4, 1798. 7) P. Francisco Miralles, Tubutama, September 4, 1798. 8) P. Francisco Miralles, Tubutama, October 2, 1798. 9) P. Francisco Miralles, Tubutama, November 9, 1798. 10) P. Francisco Miralles, Aconchi, January 12, 1799. 11) P. Antonio Gullen, Tubutama, November 3, 1798. 12) P. Juan Ribera, Tubutama, March 7, 1795. 13) P. Juan Ribera, Tubutama, April 5, 1796. 14) to P. Diego Bringas, Tubutama, September 7, 1795. 15) P. Diego Bringas, Tubutama, December 8, 1795. 16) P. Diego Bringas, Tubutama, December 13, 1795. 17) P. Diego Bringas, Tubutama, December 18, 1795. 18) P. Diego Bringas, Tubutama, December 19, 1795. 19) P. Diego birngas, Tubutama, December 22, 1795. 20) P. Diego Bringas, Tubutama, February 4, 1796. 21) P. Diego Bringas, Tubutama, March 4, 1796. 22) P. Diego Bringas, Tubutama, may 6, 1796. 23) P. Diego Bringas, Tubutama, February 23, 1797. 24) P. Diego Bringas, Tubutama, April 3, 1797. 25) P. Diego Bringas, Tubutama, may 5, 1797. 26) P. Francisco Redondo, Santa Theresa, December 12, 1795. (microfilm catalog)

An informe sent by fr. Silvestre to his provincial, fr. Isidro*)

This informe was written by fr. Diego Ximenez to the Senor fiscal, Bucareli asking for help for the missions. He enumerates the thirteen points which were issued as regulations for the soldiers in their duties of assistance in the missions. This is a copy of the original written at the colegio de San Fernando. (microfilm catalog)

This informe bears the signature of Don Thoribio de Urrutia and has the inscription as written above with the added words- sobre los Apaches. It was written at the presidio de San Antonio de Besar and refers to the missions belonging to the colegio de Santa Cruz in that area. It appears to be an original document bearing the signature of Don Thoribio de Urrutia. (microfilm catalog)

This informe of fr. Mariano proposes a number of suggestions for facilitating the subjugation of the Apaches. Other informes are added by capitan Don Thoribio de Urrutia. These documents sewed together are all original and bear the autographs of fr. Mariano de los Dolores and Don Thoribio de Urrutia. (microfilm catalog)

This is a dictamen of the auditor regarding the subjection of the Apaches. It was written in reference to the informes of fr. Mariano Francisco de los Dolores and capitan Don Thoribio de Urrutia of the presidio de San Antonio de Bexar. It was sent from Mexico City. That this is an accurate copy of the original is testified to by Joseph de Gorraez on February 7, 1750. (microfilm catalog)

This is a suplica of fr. Mariano Antonio Francisco de los Dolores regarding the peaceful subjugation of the Apaches. It was made in the presence of Don thuribio de Urrutia who testifies as to the correctness of fr. Marianos petition. This is a copy of the original and bears the names of fr. Mariano de los Dolores and capitan Don thuribio de Urrutia. (microfilm catalog)

This informe by fr. Mariano proposes a peaceful subjection and conversion of the Apaches, and shows ways and means that this can be accomplished. It was written from the mission de San Antonio. This is an original document and bears the autograph of fr. Mariano Francisco de los Dolores. (microfilm catalog)