Military Donations

Fayni acknowledges receipt of letter from Bucareli concerning final plan of war. Mentions necessity of horses for Oconor's campaign, and that haciendas may contribute horses. Reports ability to water horses in small groups, owing to limited water supply; but if drought does not lift, water will soon run out. Asserts that process of remounting is most difficult task. Mentions that he has helped pay for campaign to accelerate mobilization. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Virrey(?) says haciendas are able to assist in protection by contributing horses and mules. Mentions copy of letter from Ugarte concerning movement of presidios. expresses intent to intensify campaign and to remount Cuerpo volante. Asks for Fayni's opinion on Bustamante's retirement. Contains campaign details concerning guarding and movement of presidios, unification of force by Oconor. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Series of letters between Ugarte y Loyola and real hacienda discussing contract with Guizarnotegui and state of funds of Chihuahuan treasury; further request for 40,000 pesos by Guizarnotegui to provide goods for troops in 1790; concludes with extremely detailed chart of prices and expenditures by Guizarnotegui in 1788 on said contract. (D. J. McClelland, September 1987).

Concerns treasury of Chihuahua; detailed account of monies paid out and received between January and October of 1788. (D. J. McClelland, September 1987)

Discusses plans for campaign against Apaches and need for Indian auxiliaries de las naciones fronterisas. Thanks Jesuits for their contribution of cattle, corn to expedition. Mentions Yaqui revolt and invasion of Tiburon Island. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

Neve's successor had the temporalidades of Santa Maria de Parras contribute 1800 pesos to the militia there. The king has decided against this action, and provisions are made for the money's return. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Continues the account of campaigns against the Nayaritas, focusing on Indian depredations. Concern is expressed over alliance of Nayaritas with Tobosos. Enemy movements are discussed. Supplies listed, including horses given by Indians of Hostotipaquitlo. (R. Perez) (1977)

Military campaign against the Nayaritas including number of casualties on both sides; Indian depredations; letter from Tlascaltec Caciques pledging fealty; lists of Tlascaltec and Chichimec residents in Colotlan, Tochopa, and Santiago; mentions refuge given by Nayarits to escaped slaves; list friendly Nayarit pueblos; lists Spanish citizens contributions to the military campaign. (R. Perez) (1977)