Military Administration

Index of affairs of Coahuila from 1756-1791. Entries include Dolores near presidio of San Sabas; enemy Indians in Javali; need for soldiers in presidio of San Saba; mines of Santos santos Reyes; presidio administration; work of Religiosos; comisionario of misiones; expenses of vestuario;causa against Indians of San Bernardo for robbery; establishment of Hospital in Valle de Santa Rosa and complaints about Comanches. (J. Acheson, December 1988)

Zamora asks for relocation of presidio because irrigation problems. Complaints that protection hasn't been enough. Lack of water in the presidio area is to blame for delay in land distribution for new inhabitants. Commander of presidio of Sacramento wants to leave the presidio where it is, claims Indian problem is solved with many Indians giving up to the Spaniards; he also reports on military expenditures. (M. Marroquin, February 1989)

Series of documents concerning reports of military forces that are available or incomplete in the various provincias del poniente. Documents include chart of comparative figures on military personnel, Indian prisoners, inventories of war supplies, ill soldiers, religious personnel and military in charge of presidios, military exercise and training, weapons and ammunition making, military escorts authorized, campaigns against Indians, postal services, target practices for soldiers, and a variety of events related to the activities proper of the presidios life. Documents include figures only. Names of people and military officials can be found in the chart foot notes. Documents consist of charts and a Series of entries in form of a diary, which presents the novedades occurred in every place or presidio. (M. Marroquin, December 1988)

Series of documents dealing with military jurisdiction over provincias de oriente. Decrees establishing policy for foreign fishing ships from England because of good existing relations. Contraband is prohibited regardless of nationality of ships. Permit given to military official. Receipt for given licence is requested. Series of letters dealing with vacancy in compania presidial del Espiritu Santo. Soldiers abusing their right to have a weapon should be Charged the weapon's cost. Appointments of military officials in Saltillo, Monclova and Parral. Marriage licence given to Echegaray. Reimbursement of money given to Castro for transportation costs. Castaneda appointed as Alferez of Bavia. Bujanos appointed as Alferez. Money given to widow of military official. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Series of documents dealing with military administration such as permits, licences, invalids status, promotions, demotions etc. Letter explaining that Falcon wasn't responsible for robbery in presidio so he must be restored to his previous position as sargent. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Series of documents dealing with military administration such as promotions, appointments, indexes given to the viceroy on issues dealt with in provinces (notices only; documents are not included). de la Cueva is given degree of Colonel. Military official is given vacation to recover from injury. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Series of letters from Castro to the viceroy concerning a varieties of issues such as, status of mines in Santa Rosa, marriage licences, business licences, release of soldiers suspected of crimes and negligency, promotion of official as intendente de puerto Rico, approval of military assistant for the governor, Baamonde request degree of Colonel. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Concerns Series of letters giving notices of taxes, military actions against Indians, congratulations to officials for successful campaigns, soldiers from fronteras being exempted from paying taxes, reports on the status of military forces asked, charts reporting military status in Nuevo Santander (report includes ammunition, food, weapons, mules, horses, clothing, etc). Diaries of activities held with several military companies. Diary of activities done in Aguaverde (chart shows civil, military and religious personnel in presidio, also shows number of sick people). Diary of military operation in Monclova. Series of testimonies given by witnesses of confrontation with Indians. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Series of brief eports on Indians mistreatment by religious personnel. Report on Indian fugitives and idolatria practices among them. Mention of priest who is a trouble maker. Report on military personnel in presidio of Nayarit and their military experience. (M. Marroquin, April 1989)

Concerns Bando giving news that the king of Spain has died; notice is given to the viceroy about lack of rain and bad food supplies because of drought; seeds are requested to feed the Indians of the missions; governor of Nuevo Santander ask permission to take care of some health problems (Dolor de estomago and hinchazon de Piernas); viceroy requests information on status of Salinas of Nuevo Santander; notice that Lorca died and is replaced by Munoz as governor. Notice of inspection of Ramo de Alcavalas is given to governor of Nuevo Santander. (M. Marroquin, November 1988)