Land

(R. Mendoza) (1979)

Proposals deal mainly with the relationship between the military and the missions, with soldiers stationed in each mission. Also proposes congregating all Indians from the visitas into the missions, with Spaniards taking over the depopulated lands. Would also limit the mission Indians participation in Spanish society. (R. Perez) (1977)

Writes to Mexico City confirming the deferment of his petition (See previous document) by the auditor and he reiterates again the need for the setting up of boundaries. (M. Bowman) (1978)

Escandon writes to Mexico City to ask that land he has conquered be delineated so that people can begin raising animals. He gives the various landmarks which he considers the extent of his claim and asks that land be included in the delineation of use to animal raising because the condition of much of his land is not conducive to this activity. Good geographical descriptions. Area in question is in Tamaulipas. Comments of the auditor are included. (M. Bowman) (1978)

Report on efforts to reduce Conchos and Chinarras still hiding in the mountains. With offers of land, water and livestock as inducements and using Jesuits and Franciscans as negotiators. The Indians rejected the offer and began attacking settlements. Testimony on the veracity of this account of the start of the war follows. Includes Indian witnesses. The Indians were reduced, testimony on that also. Remarks on epidemic also. Remarks on crops, land use. (J. Grusin) (1977)