Military Campaigns

Concerns Pima, Suaqui hostilities in Ostimuri. Ten rebels terrorizing entire province- colonists want Elizondo's troops distributed throughout province but Elizondo reiterates that troops for offensive not defensive purposes. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Concerns Usarraga's campaign against rebels in Ostimuri. Rebels kill a few Yaquis. Not much else happens. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Unsuccessful campaign against Piatos. However, Vildosola attacks Suaquis, killing 12 men, 4 women, taking 14 prisoners. Superior fire power of Spaniards took field. Later 30 Suaquis with families- 83 people- surrendered, reduced to Velem, antigua Morada de esta nazion. Pimas Altos, described as mas obstinados of rebels, ask for pardon. After stern lecture, pardon granted, but Pimas don't show up at appointed time. Troops, then dispatched to chase rebels during pitahaya harvest. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Campaign puts pressure on rebels, few in number now and scared. Mentions disastrous encounter at Sierra del Purgatorio. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Mentions Papago unrest. 188 Seris reduced, 138 still to go. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Discusses general affairs of expedition. Best time to attack rebels during pitahaya harvest when they leave refuges to gather fruits. Reduced Seris choose land between San Miguel presidio and Pitic along Rio Sonora. Mentions Papago unrest. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

14 more Seris and families surrender, bringing total to 191 persons. 4 more families asking pardon. Very few rebel Seris left. 3 Tiburones ask pardon and that their nation be allowed to remain on Island. Spaniards agree as long as several of their leaders come to make peace. No Seris left on Tiburon mas que tal qual que esta Casado y aliado con familias del Pais. Seris state Vipisi and Pima followers joining Cueras in Sierra de las Espuelas and offer to lead Spaniards to them. Guided by Chrisanto and 2 other Seris, Bergosa and 60 soldiers pursue Pimas, who flee into mountains. 4 rebels, 3 women, 3 children killed, 6 captured. Horses recovered. Chrisanto appointed gobernador of reduced Seris, Francisco Alcalde. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Notes Pima, Sibubapa hostilities in Ostimuri and Medina's unsuccessful campaign against them. Despite tracks, no rebels encountered. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Letter concerning state of Elizondo expeditions. Argues presidial salaries should be 400 pesos a year, including expenses. Note sad state of troops' vestuario. says troops' discipline, spirits remain excellent in face of difficult conditions. Ask that infantry be mounted due to great distances between Aguajes. State Seri rebels few in number and greatly harassed by constant pressure against them. Argues that indios rendidos should never be resettled in pueblos of another nation because of hostility between tribes, but should be given own Pueblo. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

2 Seri women ask for peace for their Rancheria following attack by Moreno. 11 families- 42 people- surrender. Sibubapas suffering from epidemic of yellow vomit. 28 Seris and their families surrender- small number due to many fatalities. Crisanto tracks down Pima, brings back his Head as sign of Seri good faith. Pimas, Seris, que naturalmente son opuestas, fighting each other again. Peyran surprises Rancheria of 4 Seri families near sea. Wounds several, kills 2 women, captures 2 more with 8 children. (T. Sheridan) (1980)