Indians (Relations)

This Series of documents are related to the preceding folios. Letters from Falco to comandante general informing him of rebellion and misconduct that took place in Bavispe naming Falco suggests comandante send prisoners to Chihuahua; letters from Garcia to virrey informing him that provincias are in peace. Letter from general of Opata nation for comandante informing him that his people have nothing to do with rebellion in Bavispe; letter from the realista to virrey informing him of public fight between Falco and Paula that is affecting all the presidios, saying that the Gachupines are fighting for the money; Garcia suggests virrey send a military officer to Chihuahua; copy of letter from Melgares to Garcia informing him of movements of united states against some places on the coast. (D. Bautista, July 1990)

Copies of documents concerning Seris' settlement at Pitic, and military actions against Sibubapas. Letters to Bucareli concerning carbola's petition to give the Seris Indians arable lands, seeds, tools and oxen to be used in farming. Seris are said to be the best civilized Indians around Rio Yaqui. Sibubapas are depicted as being irresponsible, non-religious, uncivilized and violent. Carbola suggests military action against them. (R. Gomez, 1989)

Discusses dismissal of indio Manuel from position as gobernador due to falling out with Guillen. Manuel is to be reinstated; Guillen transferred, replaced. Indian uprisings are worst in Caborca, Pitic and Saric. Local uprisings in theses pueblos have opened area up to Apache hostilities which previously had not been problematic. Suggestion made for Spanish, mestizo and other castes to move into Indian pueblos. Law prohibits non- Indians from living with indios reduccidos or in Indian pueblos, but in this case exception should be made as mixture is necessary to stop hostilities. Plan presented for dividing land among Indians. (D. Uhlman, February 1988)

Letter by Ansa (Elder) concerning expedition to find suitable land route to California from Sonora. Discussion of whether or not California is Island. Mentions discovery of native silver in Pimeria Alta. Brief, detailed description of ruins 15 leagues from Janos toward Gila River, building materials, proportions, artifacts; likened to Palace of Madrid. In Margin is related letter by Civan concerning Jesuit missionaries in California, Pimeria. Mentions some English exploration of California (Drake). Mentions locations, with latitude, longitude, of Indian tribes of northern Nueva Mexico; conversion of some of these. (A. Dean, August 1989)

Accounts of costs of gifts (money, Tabaco, corn, metal crosses, etc.) Given to Indians as peace offerings; costs of maintenance of prisoners of war. Mentions Tamaulipe pow's. (A. Dean, July 1989)

Letters (transcribed by Hidalgo in 1804) between Munoz, Serna, Buedo reporting situation between civilians, Indians near Vieja Tamaulipa Sierra. Describes civilians killing Indians, vice versa. Milicias celebrate successful campaigns by taking ears of dead Indians, displaying them on pillory. Mention of panguay treaty with J.e. Serna, by which they help Milicia exterminate other Indians. Skirmishes summarized. Mentions shipments of powder, bullets, horses, provisions to mission at Horcasitas. Buedo reports on Panguayes, Martinez Indians at mission, praising Martinez' valor. Mention of Serna taking in two Indian orphans. Cisneros' record of travels with J.e. And J.v. Serna in region surrounding Presas del Rey. J.v. is Father of J.e. Serna. (A. Dean, July 1989)

Reports of beginning of discord among Indians (Nayares and Tobosos?), that Spanish hope to exploit. F.217 mentions Indians of San Francisco de Ocotan turning against those at Coionqui. F.224 Torre complains of shortage of guns at Guadalupe. Ff.237-238 Flores recruiting Indian archers from pueblos in Colotan, Nueva Vizcaya, sending them to Naiarit to be trained for military. F.241 is further mention of Cruz as interpreter of Cora, tecualme, Mexicana, castellana. F.242 lists number of cows, mules, pigs, axes, machetes taken in conquest of Guanimota. Mentions questioning Canarit (chief) in Cora, Mexicana, castellana, and he responding in all three. F.246 Cruz gives Aumada 20 pesos for easter, asking pardon for Indian prisoners (interesting document). (A. Dean, February 1990)

Reports of Indian activity in Nayarit. F.226 mentions that most Indians of area around Balero have been gone for last 6 months (from March). F.229 mentions ammo sent from Durango in anticipation of battle. F.230 describes battle at Coionqui on March 21. F.200 reports meeting 36 Naiares including women, children from Santissima Trinidad who were seeking refuge at Guanimota; they are given food. (A. Dean, February 1990)

Reports of appointment of Alcaldes to jurisdictions yet without. Military strength (manpower, arms, location) of various capitanes, Alcaldes summarized. F.161 mentions friendly Indians as soldiers in Infanteria Espanola, some killing their own compatriots to be friends of Spanish. (A. Dean, January 1990)

General reports from several jurisdictions discussing local military strength, defenses, Indian problems. Ff.103-104 are lists of soldiers, officers at Elteuli, Chalchiguites, Llanos de Tonala (also written Thlonala). F.106 mentions conscripting boys from pueblos. F.108 is letter from Herrera saying all Indians of Ocotan have gone, suggests military prevent those of Tinaraca from doing the same. (A. Dean, January 1990)