Indians (Reduccion)

Documents concern appointment of Blanco as interim governor of Nuevo Santander for ailing conde de Sierragordo, then as permanent governor upon Sierragordo's death. Includes documents referring to precedent and procedure of temporary appointment of military officials to political positions and their posting of Media anata. Discussion of Blanco's duties include option to pursue either a policy of reduccion or extermination of the tamanlipas Indians and his need for auxiliary military forces to carry out that decision. (G. Lavalley, June 1987)

Important documents concerning Pueblo revolt of 1680. Testimony of Alonso Garcia, Otermin and others regarding seige and flight from Santa Fe. Also included are proceedings of the junta general and petition for more funds and supplies for reconquest of New Mexico. (J. Carpenter, October 1987)

Autos requesting gunpowder, ammunition, arms and soldiers from other provinces on loan to wage war against Moquis and Navajos. Problems with mail due to lack of enough soldiers to give escort. Letters to viceroy praising governor and his performance issued by cabildo and church authorities. Informe by governor about Indian reduccion and resettlement under his leadership. (A. Dell'acqua, July 1987)

Autos and petitions to viceroy and king to enter province of moquito pacify it. Soldiers desire salary to be paid in time. Indian governors want Cuerbo y Valdes to remain as governor for a long period of time. Informes from governor comparing state of province before and while in office stressing changes including foundation of Villa de Alburquerque and repopulation of Galisteo without monetary expense to the crown. Certification by military and civilian officers about excellent work carried out by governor. (A. Dell'acqua, July 1987)

Letters to king and viceroy about official foundation of Villa de Alburquerque and Pueblo de Galisteo. Ethnographic references and letters affirming good work carried by governor Valdes. (A.dell'acqua, June 1987)

Autos and informes of various officers on governor's purchase of gunpowder and lead for bullets with his own money and issuance to people in need of such items, also purchase of fifty yoke of oxen for use in province. (A. Dell'acqua, June 1987)

Declarations of two Indians on how to enter province of Moqui and drive out Thanos. Most of inhabitants are asking for reinstatement to christianity and to live peacefully in their towns with help and protection of Spaniards from attacks of Thanos and other rebel Indians. (A. Dell'acqua, June 1987)

Chacon Medina informs viceroy about ending servitude of Indians in construction of church and other public works, instead is hiring paid Spaniards to do work. Various letters and autos by various officials and missionaries praising governor, requests and authorizations of architectural repair and construction of church. Supplies of religious items sent to churches in province. Naming of gunsmith and details about artisans living in area based on reports by Cuervo y Valdez. Orders to restructure postal service from el Passo, Santa Fe and Parral to Mexico City. (A. Dell'acqua, June 1987)

Autos relating to eight specific matters in life of new Mexicans. Establishment of presidio, Pasaje del Rio del Norte. Miracle of a man appearing laying down on a Sibola cheese and telling Apaches to convert to christianity. Requests for more priests and religious materials for missions. Reduction of Indians. Arms kept by inhabitants and their need for agricultural tools. Recognition of deed by Juan de Uribarri. Protection of mission in Aloma. (A. Dell'acqua, may 1987)

Letters pertaining to military incursions ordered by Cuerbo y Valdes to retake territory in Nueva Mexico, also incursions against Moquis, rescue of Picuries and pacification of Apaches de Guantelejo carried out by Iribarri. Letters from fray Alvarez, Cuerbo y Valdes and others to viceroy about need of more missionaries, religious materials and monies to properly teach and practice faith. Religious census taken in territory. (A. Dell'acqua, may 1987)