Labor Force (Construction)

Antonio de Armenta charges that Antonio Mestas is causing problems in the work on the acequia due to unjust practices in the directing and apportioning of labor. Lorenzo Gutierrez is sent to the site to investigate and issues a report on his findings. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

(D. Coates) (1980)

Copy or summary of proclamation by Juan Acuna in 1732 giving permission to people of Santa Cruz to build a new church as the old one was ruined. (thoric cederstrom) (1980)

2 unfavorable letters concerning new missions of San Xavier. First (7/20/1749) notes murder of 2 soldiers, theft of horseherd at hands of Apaches. States that River either floods everyone out or dries up. Claims that despite holy zeal of missionaries, Indians didn't want to work or sow fields, but instead pursue trade between French and Spanish, moving on to Adaes, finds many buildings in ruins, not repaired because of lack of people. In second letter (8/10/1749), points out lack of land, water, Indians in San Xavier area. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

An accounting of the costs of repairing a Portal of the Palacio. Gives wages of workers and costs of materials. (P. Hayes) (1977)

An account of expenses incurred in the reconstruction of the Casas capitulares from ag. 23, 18027. Gives quantities and values for construction materials- sand, wood, iron, etc. And wages paid to albaniles, Carpinteros, and peones. Total expense- 1,266.5 1/2 reales. (P. Hayes) (1977)

Accounts for expenses incurred in the construction of a Casa, giving prices of fixtures. Lists of laborers and salaries given- both agricultural and construction. Also given are ventas y compras of minor items. (P. Hayes) (1977)

Includes copies of documents from Fernando VI, others, regarding construction of Casa de Moneda in Guatemala in 1740's; information used by Constanzo as guideline for construction of casa de moneda in Arispe in 1780's. Machinery used in minting of coins, such as corte, torculo de Cordon, Volante, etc, described. King suggests exploitation of Mineral wealth in Sonora and Nueva Vizcaya, proposes construction of casa de moneda in region; viability of plan discussed, disadvantage being lack of funds to mine area effectively, advantages including proximity of Casa to mines and key ports. King orders construction of Casa in Arispe, 3-2-1782; Constanzo named ingeniero in charge, lists tools to be provided to each carpinter and 'herrero' as well as wages for several operarios and maestros; Constanzo explains that delay in executing royal order due to shortage of sujetos de havilidad y conducta. (L. Kerr, may 1989)

Croix solicits virrey's financial and moral support in construction of casa de moneda in Arispe; Croix contends that it will help province greatly. Provides notas listing number and type of skilled laborers, tools needed to complete job (folio 209). (L. Kerr, may 1989)

List of procedures to be followed by military responsible for forced laborers in Veracruz; includes description of civil construction; instructions for keeping track of prisoners; and details pertaining to clothing and pay allowance, health care, and visits by women and religious personnel. (L. L. Woodward, September 1989)