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Letter of viceroy Bucareli to governor Fayni

Serial Number

041-01101

Author(s)

Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria (Frey)

Date

06-29-1774

Documentation

Mexico. June 29, 1774. 1p. Letter, draft. Original

Summary

Concerns murder trial of Castro, who has been Charged with death of Dominguez (Bucareli authorizes trial of Castro, who as Member of dragoon is technically under his legal authority). (J. Williams, March 1987)

Persons

Fayni, Joseph

Dominguez, Pedro

Castro, Juan (Dragon)

Places

Durango

Mexico

Military Groups

Tropa Veterana

Dragones

First Location

AZTM, AGN, Vol. 043 ff. 245

Original Location

AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 043 ff. 245

Language

Spanish

Reference Number

4300049

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Keywords

General Subjects

2 letters of viceroy Bucareli to governor Fayni

Serial Number

041-01099

Author(s)

Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria

Date

01-01-1774

End date

01-12-1774

Documentation

Mexico. January 1 and 12, 1774. 7p. Letter, draft. Original.

Summary

Concerns case of Sanchez, a soldier in O'Conor's field force (Cuerpo volante); mentions various legal aspects of his case (viceroy intervenes on Sanchez behalf); also case of Mozo y Echeverria and Olave y Ozcata who committed impropriety after el uso de raices. (J. Williams, March 1987)

Persons

Fayni, Josef

Sanchez, Josef (Soldado)

Mozo y Echeverria, Josef (Teniente En la Casa Marca)

Ladron de Guerra, Baltasar (Assesor General)

Aranda, Diego

Olave y Ozacta, Juan Ignacio

Places

Durango

Mexico

Papasquiaro (Valle)

Durango

Real de Oro

First Location

AZTM, AGN, Vol. 043 ff. 233-237

Original Location

AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 043 ff. 233-237

Language

Spanish

Notes

F. 233 represents a title page, out of order

Reference Number

4300047

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Keywords

General Subjects

Letter from Fayni to Bucareli concerning use of fine money levied against Menchaca.

Serial Number

041-01002

Author(s)

Fayni, Joseph

Date

03-30-1772

Documentation

Durango. April 18, 1772. 1p. Letter. Original, signed.

Summary

Fayni approves Bucareli's request that 1000 peso fine levied against Manchaca be used to finance campaign of 1772. Oconor requests horses to be purchased with fine money.

Persons

Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria (Fray)

Fayni, Joseph

Menchaca, Visente

Oconor, Hugo (Comandante)

Places

Durango

First Location

AZTM, AGN, Vol. 042 ff. 047

Original Location

AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 042 ff. 047

Language

Spanish

Reference Number

4200020

Rights

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Keywords

General Subjects

Letters by Fayni and Croix concerning charges against Menchaca.

Serial Number

041-01000

Author(s)

Fayni, Joseph

Croix, Marques de (Virrey)

Date

00-00-1563

End date

03-30-1771

Documentation

Durango, Mexico. March 14, 1771 - March 19, 1772. 12p. Letter. Original, signed, copies.

Summary

Concerns Manchaca's disobedience and snubbing of legal rules. Relates how Manchaca resisted arrest with arms and how difficult it was to collect fine from Manchaca. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Persons

Fayni, Joseph

Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria (Fray)

Croix, Marques de (Virrey)

Menchaca, Visente (Alcalde Ordinario)

Gorraez, Jose de

Sanchez de Bustamante, Joachin

Henriques, Martin (Virrey)

Velasco, Luis de (Virrey)

Callafuerte, Marques de

Croix, Carlos Francisco de (Virrey)

Guerrero y Tagle, Joachin Antonio

Santa Maria, Lorenzo de

Alvarado, Jose Manuel Mariano de

Pinos, Francisco de (Licenciado)

Velasco y Restan, Andres Jose de (Director)

Places

Durango

Nombre de Dios (Villa)

Purilisma Concepcion (Hacienda)

Durango (Terretorio)

Nueva Vizcaya

First Location

AZTM, AGN, Vol. 042 ff. 035-043

Original Location

AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 042 ff. 035-043

Language

Spanish

Notes

Out of order.

Reference Number

4200018

Rights

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Keywords

Crimes (Disorderly Conduct)

Military Courts

Punishments (Fines)

General Subjects

Legal

Freeing of soldado desertor, Jose Segovia.

Serial Number

041-00972

Author(s)

Sierragorda, Conde de (Gobernador)

Date

07-01-1798

Documentation

Santander. July 1, 1798. 2p. Letter. Original, signed.

Summary

Segovia freed by Superior order after deserting from segunda compania volante. (D. Marksz, February 1987)

Persons

Segovia, Jose (Soldado Desertor)

First Location

AZTM, AGN, Vol. 041 ff. 203-204

Original Location

AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 041 ff. 203-204

Language

Spanish

Reference Number

4100006

Rights

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Keywords

General Subjects

Diligencias against Garza and Echeagaray.

Serial Number

041-00970

Author(s)

Sierragorda, Conde de (Gobernador)

Callefa, Felix (Coronel)

Diaz de Bustamente, Joseph Ramon (Capitan de Compania)

Farias, Joseph Andres (Escrivano)

Lafuente, Jose de

and others

Date

02-12-1796

End date

08-16-1798

Documentation

San Luis Potosi, laredo. February 12, 1796 to August 16, 1798. 108p. Relacion, diligencia. Original, signed.

Summary

Echeagaray is accused of using arms against his capitan, Diaz de Bustamente. A lengthy account of interrogations follows, including name, age and position of witnesses. A printed form details Echeagaray's service record. Echagaray is ultimately pardoned by virrey November, 1796. (D. Marksz, January 1987)

Persons

Callefa, Felix (Coronel, Sub Inspector)

Echeagaray, Juan Domingo (Alferez Primero)

Sierragorda, Conde de (Gobernador)

Garza, Joseph Jesus de la (Capitan)

Diaz de Bustamente, Joseph Ramon (Capitan)

Serna (Teniente)

Puga, Antonio Fabian (Teniente)

Ximenez, Catalina

Lafuente, Jose (Teniente)(Fiscal)

Farias, Joseph Andres (Cadete)

Blanco, Jose (Capitan)

Garcia, Alexandro (Miliciano)

Dovalina, Manuel (Sargento)

Gonzales, Jose (Teniente)

Cuellas, Santiago

Sanchez, Antonio (Sargento)

Sanchez, Petra (?)

Bosques, Pedro (Soldado)

Benavides, Jose (Cavo)

Sanchez, Jose Elias (Soldado)

Orosco, Jose Antonio (Cavo)

Galvan, Manuel

Falamantes, Marco (Sargento)

Ximenez, Ygnacio (Cabo)

Sanchez, Eugenio (Soldado)

Trevino, Cristoval (Soldado)

Branciforte, Marquez de (Virrey)

Places

Potosi, San Luis

Santillana

Anelo

Nuevo Santander (Colonia)

Laredo, San Agustin de

Alevilla

Laredo

Veracruz

First Location

AZTM, AGN, Vol. 041 ff. 107-161

Original Location

AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 041 ff. 107-161

Language

Spanish

Reference Number

4100004

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Keywords

General Subjects

Sentencing of criminal Guzman

Serial Number

041-00957

Author(s)

Calleja, Felix

Date

01-29-1802

End date

01-30-1802

Documentation

San Luis Potosi. January 29 & 30, 1802. 3p. Letters. Originals. Signed.

Summary

Soldier Guzman sentenced to five years in the public works for an unspecified crime and stripped of all salary except for his daily food and a new set of clothes once a year. (G. Lavalley, June 1987)

Persons

Guzman, Christoval (Soldado)

Yxart, Francisco (Teniente Coronel)

Calleja, Felix

Duran, Onesimo

Berenguer de Marquina, Felix (Virrey)

Places

Saltillo

Potosi, San Luis

Military Groups

Primero Compania Volante de Nuevo Santander

First Location

AZTM, AGN, Vol. 039 ff. 395-0396

Original Location

AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 039 ff. 395-0396

Language

Spanish

Reference Number

3900012

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Keywords

General Subjects

Criminal charges against Abila, Phelipe de

Serial Number

041-00843

Author(s)

Various

Date

04-14-1730

End date

08-21-1730

Documentation

San Antonio de Bexar, Texas. April 14-August 21, 1730. 42p. Auto. Signed.

Summary

Documents pertaining to criminal investigation into murder of Nicolas Pasqual, a muleteer, by Abila, a presidio soldier. Abila absolved of guilt and transferred to another presidio. (J. Carpenter June 1987)

Persons

Abila, Phelipe de

Mediavilla y Ascona, Melchor

Hernandes, Miguel

Perez Lazcano, Francisco

Rincon, Juan Sevastian

Amaia, Juan Francisco de

Galbal, Juan

Garza, Geronimo de la

Olivan Rebolledo, Juan de

Nunes Morillo, Miguel

Ymkitola, Juan Francisco

Casafuerte, Marques de (Virrey)

Rincon, Juan Baptista

Lopez Maldonado, Nicolas

Flores, Domingo

Rodriguez, Joseph Anttonio

Rincon, Aldonza

Pasqual, Nicolas

Places

Cavallada (Real)

Saltillo (Villa)

Vexar, San Anttonio de (Presidio)

Trinidad (Rio)

Thexas (Provincia)

Nuebas Philipinas (Provincia)

Adays (Presidio)

First Location

AZTM, AGN, Vol. 032 ff. 266-287

Original Location

AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 032 ff. 266-287

Language

Spanish

Reference Number

3200010

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Letter supporting military captain of Sinaloa

Serial Number

041-00743

Author(s)

Bernal de Huydobro, Manuel

Date

10-26-1738

Documentation

Mexico. October 26, 1738. 5p. Informe. Signed

Summary

Huydobro provides statement of affairs in defense of provincial military captain (unnamed) following death of an Indian. Persons involved are absolved of any wrongdoing. (J. Carpenter, February 1987)

Persons

Bernal de Huydobro, Manuel

Places

California (Provincia)

Sinaloa (Provincia)

First Location

AZTM, AGN, Vol. 029 ff. 087-089

Original Location

AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 029 ff. 087-089

Language

Spanish

Reference Number

2900003

Rights

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Keywords

Crimes (Murder)

Indians (Mistreatment)

Military Courts

General Subjects

Legal

Military

Series of documents relating to criminal case against Duarte.

Serial Number

041-00266

Author(s)

Guerra, Jose de la (Comandante)

Estudillo, Jose Maria (Cadete)

Mosguera (Auditor de Guerra)

and others

Date

12-00-1803

Documentation

Monterrey, Mexico. December 16, 1803 - September 14, 1804. 98p. Letters, informes, drafts. Signed, originals, copies.

Summary

Estudillo is appointed Juez fiscal. Main body of documents consists of Series of sworn depositions from eleven soldiers and confession from Duarte, who is accused of disobeying orders and striking a guard; finally sentenced to eight years in prison in San Francisco. (A. Tukey, June 1988)

Persons

Guerra, Jose de la (Comandante)

Arriola, Rafael (Escribano)

Duarte, Mariano (Soldado)

Estudillo, Jose Maria (Cadete)

Duarte, Alejo

Duarte, Maria

Toba, Fernando de la (Cadete)

Peralta, Juan

Salasar, Jose (Soldado)

Espinosa, Calletano (Cavo Comandante)

Pacheco, Ygnacio (Comandante)

Arnes, Jose (Soldado)

Butron, Manuel

Moraga, Gabriel (Sargento)

Torre, Joaquin de la (Soldado)

Aguila, Jose Vicente (Soldado)

Higuera, Jose Manuel (Soldado)

Castro, Jose (Soldado)

Ortega, Martin (Soldado)

Ortega, Vicente (Soldado)

Altamirano, Lucas (Soldado)

Sibrian, Leocadio (Soldado)

Unzueta, Jose(?) (Sargento)

Arrillaga, Jose Joaquin (Gobernador)

Places

Monterrey, San Carlos de (Presidio)

San Francisco (Presidio)

Loreto

San Antonio (Mision)

Soledad (Mision)

Guadalupe, San Jose de (Pueblo)

Santa Barbara (Presidio)

Ethnic Groups

Mestissos

Military Groups

San Francisco, Compania de

Loreto, Compania Presidial de

Monterrey, Compania de Caballeria de

First Location

AZTM, AGN, Vol. 016 ff. 114-163 exp. 9

Original Location

AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 016 ff. 114-163 exp. 9

Language

Spanish

Reference Number

1600013

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Keywords

Crimes (Treason And Rebellion)

General Subjects

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