Labor Force (Indians)

Stinging response to Mendoza's suggestions; notes problems that will grow out of stationing men in Chihuahua city; Apache infested areas; possible benefit of presidio transfer to Santa Clara; limited value of Taraumares as auxiliaries (whom he calls a nation of cowards); Mendoza's administration of civil government, Indian affairs is sharply criticized; his failure to discipline Indians; use of forced labor; and lack of mission schools are offered as examples of Mendoza's incompetence. (j.williams, may 1987)

Concerns use of Yaquis in mines of Nueva Vizcaya and problems growing out of their use in Valle de San Buenaventura; comments on lack of livelihood for Yaquis in Valley; their strategic importance as auxiliaries; flight of many Yaquis; similar character of Taraumaras who apostatize (J. Williams, may 1987)

(D. Uhlman, may 1988)

Documents relating travels and deaths of Indian prisoners sent to viceroy Mayorga by governor Lasaga in Collera of men, women and children. Accounts of deaths of many during travel; letters from village officials and priests regarding baptisms of persons dying. Lists of expenses for maintenance; lists of names of those arriving alive in Mexico. (A. Dell'acqua, April 1988)

Letters regarding problems with escaped Indians from Castillo de Ulua and areas of Veracruz in which many villages and haciendas have been attacked by escapees using utmost cruelty against Spaniards. Letters regarding repartimiento of women and Indian children in Veracruz, Mexico to teach them Christian doctrine and serve families. (A. Dell'acqua, April 1988)

Letters to Campo as administrator of Tarahumara missions. Raise of salary to administrator of Alcavalas. Request to administrator of confiscated ranches to send list of Indian personnel and salaries of people in care of Recuas of mules and horses. (A. Dell'acqua, December 1987)

Correspondence between Hijosa and viceroy regarding various Tepic with problems about requisition of foodstuffs, weapons, horses, payment of salaries, advances of salaries, preparation of maritime transport to Guaymas from San Blas and other details about personnel involved. Reference about indios marineros used as crew. Hijosa also questions naming of Capellan Cienfuegos to expedition prefering priest for port of San Blas to be permanent there. Accuses new missionaries of being negligent and mercenary toward commercialization and not caring for people. Viceroy orders necessary help for Jesuits being transported to Guadalaxara including 15 from California under care of Alferez Fernandez and 50 from Sonora and Sinaloa under care of Cabeza de Vaca. Hijosa accuses pilot Solorzano and officers of inexperience, punishing one using stocks. Disputes with comandante Rivero about breadmaker accusing Rivero of despotism. Other letter from viceroy about appointment by king of Abarca as standard bearer ordering him to be treated as an officer. (A. Dell'acqua, November 1987)

Auto about erection of new village to centralize scattered christianized Indians in one area. Also giving governor high ratings as administrator. (A. Dell'acqua, June 1987)

Auto containing answer to viceroy by fray Pena on secret inquiries about servitude of Indians in construction of church and other public works ordered by Chacon Medina. (A. Dell'acqua, June 1987)

Autos pertaining to questions raised about postal service, treatment of Indians, ammunition and arms. Defense and protection of Sunis and elections of new civilian officials. Reconstruction of Castillo and Casas reales in Santa Fe. (A. Dell'acqua, June 1987)