Military Misconduct

Letters concerning animosity between Martinez Pacheco and Dufay, improprieties of each. Dufay is found to have suffered unduly, is granted compensation pay for time under arrest, injury to honor. Marginal notes on first folio mention rebellion of San Christobal Indians under leadership of Montes, Pedro Jose. Dufay was assigned to pacify them. (A. Dean, September 1989)

Series of testimonies taken (under oath), from witnesses and military personnel about abusive manners used by Alferez Guillermo Dufay, against subordinates and the general public. Testimonies give examples of abusive language and name calling, used by this military official (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Series of documents dealing with home arrest and transfer of Alferez Dufay who was accused of using abusive language against subordinates. Dufay is also accused of mismanagement of resources. Series of notices of legal documents exchange between prosecuting officials give. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Series of documents dealing with the home arrest of Alferez Dufay. He argues that personal discrepancies with high ranking military assistance to the comander of Nuevo Reyno de Leon, are the causes the unfair treatment he receives. This documents is full of details envolving possible reasons why Dufay deserved to be arrested, I. E. Disorganized corn distribution to Indians in San Cristobal mission and bad aministration of resources and supplies. Dufay smuggled letters to the governor explaining contradictions with military official. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Series of testimonies dealing with conflict between government officials and Hacendados from real de Vallecillos. Document shows list of expenses made in equiping militias. Alcalde Baez informs the governor about activities done to protect Vallecillos. Vaamonde sends a full report on conflict between Hacendados and government officials from Vallecillos. This report overviews general causes of conflict and actions taken to settle it (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Series of testimonies explaining details of what kind of abuses were committed by Alcalde Baez, who forced hacendados to pay, each, one soldier for defense of real de Vallecillos. Hacendados complain that Baez took animals and money from them to benefit himself. Testimonies are taken from people who were affected by abusive behavior from Alcalde Baez. Document explain context of events arguing that all was to protect haciendas and dwellers from Indians who used Vallecillos as a port of entry. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Concerns Series of documents dealing with abuses committed by Alcalde mayor Juan Baez who took away other people's property and money because, allegedly, there was the need to create militias in Vallecillos where Indians came and made problems. Goats are taken from Hacendados. Document explains details of conflict between authorities and local inhabitants of Vallecillos. Alcalde Baez is accused of running illegal businesses and of being promiscuous, I.e. Baez took someone else's woman and lived with her. Document explain what should have been done to save problems, such as not allowing this kind of people to serve the community. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Series of autos and testimonies describing type of abuses committed against Hacendados. Baes is said to have taken advantage of his position to benefit himself. Baes Ran illegal gambling for profits and made soldiers and Indians work for him without pay. Hacendados were forced to pay 50 pesos each. Workers were fearful of asking for their pay. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Series of documents concerning hacienda owners and miners asking resignation of Baamonde and Baes who are accused of abuses committed against inhabitants of real de Vallecillos. Nava is appointed as governor. Baes accused of having gambling business to benefit himself. Legitimacy of complaints ratified by government official. Series of testimonies taken from witnesses of abuses (testimonies give details of how Baes and Baamonde took advantages of their authority) (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Concerns ratification of legitimacy of complaints made by Hacendados of real de Vallecillos against abuses committed by local commander. Substitution of these officials is sought (M. Marroquin, August 1989)