Military Appointments

Documents concerning appointment of Francisco de Mendizaval y Gastaneta as teniente of Conchos presidio. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Appointments of captains and jurisdictional areas by the governor. (R. Davis) (1976)

Following death of some Religiosos war declared on various Indian groups. This is Series of comissions of militia officers and sargent-majors, some with accompanying peso amount to be given to the officer to raise his troop. Also payment lists of some presidios, and a residencia of Alonso Bottello Serrano. (some info within this selection also listed on separate sheets). (R. Davis) (1977)

Discussion of the Spanish Tropa del Piquete de dragones. It has been based in Sonora for a long enough time that its members are now mostly Mexican-born, criollos de esta provincia, (the troop began as entirely Spanish) and they want the troop to remain in Sonora, their home, rather than return to Spain, as it appears has been suggested. One author claimed most of the original Spanish members either had died, been released, or deserted (as had Mora). Alonso Nunez de Haro y Peralta said that those who did not want to continue with the troop could be released but that they had to be replaced with new recruits because that troop was necessary to the security of the province. Ff.11-12 contains biographical information about Mata Binolas, Villaescusa, and Tona, proposed in that document as candidates for the position of capitan in la segunda compania Franca de Voluntarios de Cataluna. (it appears that is the new name for the Spanish Tropa del Piquete de dragones.) The position of capitan was left vacant by Sola's departure due to an old leg injury. The position of teniente was also vacated. Suggestions to fill it were made by Sola on ff.13. They included Sartorio, Fato, and Franco. Mata Binolas and Sartorio, respectively, were chosen. (S. Langmack may 1990)

Salcedo nominated as comandante general of Provincias Internas. (S. Langmack October 1989)

Arbizu seeks high-ranking position in government. Submits a listing of his services which includes numerous campaigns against insurgent Apache and Yuma Indians (including 1811 battle of San Ygnacio). (J. Hiller, April 1989)

(J. Hiller, April 1989)

Various informes regarding military, civil, and religious matters including position appointments, sick leave requests, Garcia conde for the position of comandante general of the Provincias Internas de Occidente; he is replacing Bonavia. Passport issued in Cadiz for Alarid, military retiree, for the entrances to military Hospital of Arispe in 1818; numbers those who left healthy, those who died, and those who remained. Communicates naming of Quiros y Millan as provisor and vicario over of first of referred positions to New Mexico report they have located Enerio de Mes who was captured by Panama Indians. Cerro Gordo in order to fill same position is presidio del Norte, vacant due to chaplain Buenavida's death at hands of submitted to his superiors quarrel some matters pending since his department does not depend on an auditor de guerra. of view about new arrangements made in their respective departments which depend directly on viceroyalty; informe of Cevallos solicits a temporary suspension of all diligencias negotiations for the reintegration of three soldiers that the submission to comandancia militar de la Nueva Vizcaya of ruling that specifies what are the functions of the

Brigadier Garcia conde, who has served over 30 years in remote countries, asks for 3 month leave of absence due to frequent attacks of bad health. He is to be taken to Mexico City for treatment and 3000 pesos is provided for his transport. Cordero is appointed to fill vacancy. (J. Hiller, March 1989)

Mention of mulato military troop in Mazatlan; discussion that there is much vice and disorganization in the troop. There is mention of need of garrison near Rosario, and that these well disciplined soldiers may be a great asset. Discussion of presence of some criminals in troop, and attempt to extradite them. There is letter of king where he recommends appointing a new captain for troop, as well as building fort. Soldiers are exonerated from paying tribute. (J. Tapia, February, 1988)