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Letter to viceroy by Armendariz requesting him not to believe slander against him.

Serial Number
041-01284
Author(s)
Ascue de Armendariz, Pedro (Capitan)
Date
10-08-1791
End date
11-02-1791
Documentation
San Bartolome. October 8 1791. 7p. Informes. Letters. Signed.
Summary
Letter to viceroy requesting not to pay attention to slander due to following laws against fireworks and gambling instituted by Armendariz against law breakers; slanderous letter sent to viceroy by neighbors and priest of Parral. Viceroy replies confirming Armendariz post. (A. Dell'acqua, December 1987)
Persons
Ascue de Armendariz, Pedro (Capitan)
Guemes Pacheco y de Padilla, Juan Vicente de (Virrey)
Dias de Hortega, Felipe (Gobernador)
Idoyaga, Josef Francisco (Cura)
Maniorre(?), Buenaventura (Capitan)
Nava, Pedro (Comandante General)
Chamorro, Buenaventura
Places
San Bartolome (Valle)
Parral (Real)
Military Groups
San Carlos, Tercera Compania de Dragones Provinciales del Cuerpo de
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 049 ff. 440-443
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 049 ff. 440-443
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
4900049
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Confirmation of king's permission to Carrete y Losada to visit Castilla.

Serial Number
041-01281
Author(s)
Galvez, Bernardo de (Virrey)
Date
02-26-1786
Documentation
Mexico February 16, 1786. 1p. Informe.
Summary
(A. Dell'acqua, December 1987)
Persons
Carrete y Losada, Manuel (Capitan de Milicias)
Galvez, Jose de (Marquez de Sonora)
Galvez, Bernardo de (Virrey)
Places
Galicia, Santiago de Galicia
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 049 ff. 435
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 049 ff. 435
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
4900046
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Informes to viceroy about Indian attacks on miners in Parral.

Serial Number
041-01277
Author(s)
Rodriguez, Manuel (Subdelegado de Azogues)
Sanchez de la Mata, Benito
Date
02-28-1786
Documentation
Parral. March 17, 1786. 18. Letters. Informes. Signed.
Summary
Informe to viceroy about problems of miners in Parral with Indian incursions. Account of deaths of soldiers and civilians, destruction of ranches, abductions of children; difficulties in continuing to mine silver and gold in area due to lack of protection and supplies. (A. Dell'acqua, December 1987)
Persons
Valenzuela, Jose Gregorio (Capitan)
Palos, Antonio (Teniente)
Rodriguez, Manuel
Sanchez de la Mata, Benito
Galvez, Bernardo (Virrey)
Places
Parral, San Jose del (Real)
San Bartolome (Valle)
Santa Barbara (Villa)
Barajas (Cordillera)
Tasajera (Sierras)
San Joaquin (Mina)
Batopilas (Mina)
Torreon (Rancho)
Baca (Rancho)
Aguilera (Rancho)
San Jose (Rancho)
Sapien (Hacienda)
Haciendita (Rancho)
San Gregorio (Hacienda)
Olivos (Cienega)
Durango
Military Groups
Conchos, Compania Volante del Pilon de
Guaquilla, Compania Volante de
Cerro Gordo, Compania Volante del
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 049 ff. 421-429
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 049 ff. 421-429
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
4900042
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Congratulatory letter to viceroy Galvez on his appointment. notice from Marinelarena about death of viceroy's friend Urquide.

Serial Number
041-01273
Author(s)
Marinelarena, Martin
Date
07-07-1783
Documentation
Chihuahua. July 9, 1783. 2p. Letter. Signed.
Summary
(A. Dell'acqua, December 1987)
Persons
Marinelarena, Martin
Galvez, Bernardo de (Virrey)
Urquide, Manuel de
Armendariz, Rosa de
Places
Chihuahua
Military Groups
Principe, Cuerpo de Dragones Provinciales del
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 049 ff. 388-389
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 049 ff. 388-389
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
4900038
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Admonishment from viceroy to alcalde mayor about mistreatment of officers in Mazapil.

Serial Number
041-01251
Author(s)
Croix, Carlos Francisco de (Virrey)
Date
10-13-1770
Documentation
Mexico. October 13, 1770. 2p. Letter.
Summary
(A. Dell'acqua, December 1987)
Persons
Croix, Carlos Francisco de (Virrey)
Nieto, Joseph Restituto (Alferez)
Castillo, Joseph del (Teniente) (Alcalde Mayor)
Places
Mazapil
Military Groups
Potosi, Caballeria de la Legion de San Carlos
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 049 ff. 246
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 049 ff. 246
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
4900016
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Correspondence from viceroy to various military officers about expedition to Sonora.

Serial Number
041-01241
Author(s)
Croix, Marquez de (Virrey)
Date
04-01-1767
End date
04-29-1768
Documentation
Mexico. April 1, 1767. 14p. Letters. Instruccion. Signed
Summary
Orders from viceroy to various officers about dates and routes military expedition should take; appointments of various officers to take charge of different areas of expedition. (A. Dell'acqua, November 1987)
Persons
Hijosa, Francisco (Tesorero)
Elizondo, Domingo (Coronel)
Croix, Marquez de (Virrey)
Fersan, Diego (Ingeniero)
Ximenez, Gaspar (Teniente)
Martinez, Francisco (Teniente)
Daroca, Antonio (Capitan)
Callis, Agustin (Capitan)
Places
San Blas (Puerto)
Guaymas (Puerto)
Tepique (Pueblo)
Mazatan (Puerto)
Military Groups
Compania de Fusileros de Montana
America, Regimiento de Dragones de
Cataluna, Compania Franca de Voluntarios de
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 049 ff. 078-084
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 049 ff. 078-084
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
4900006
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Instructions to comandante Estorgo about maritime expedition to Sonora.

Serial Number
041-01240
Author(s)
Croix, Carlos Francisco de (Virrey)
Date
05-08-1767
End date
06-05-1767
Documentation
Mexico. May 8, 1767. 16p. Letters. Instruccion. Signed.
Summary
Instructions to comandante Estorgo from viceroy about details of expedition to Sonora and fronteras of Nueva Vizcaya; entails his taking command of ships made in Astillero Santiago to conduct troops of expedition by sea routes under command of Elizondo. Viceroy details chain of command, while in Sonora governor should be commander outside of province Elizondo would take over as commander followed by comandante Estorgo. (A. Dell'acqua, November 1987)
Persons
Croix, Carlos Francisco de (Virrey)
Estorgo y Gallegos, Francisco Xavier (Comandante Maritimo)
Pineda, Juan de (Gobernador)
Elizondo, Domingo de (Coronel)
Hijosa, Francisco (Comisario y Tesorero)
Fernandez, Diego (Director)
Places
Santiago, Grande de (Rio)(Astillero)
Sonora (Provincia)
Nueva Vizcaya (Provincia)
San Blas (Puerto)
Guaymas (Puerto)
Yaqui (Bahia)
Matanchel (Puerto)
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 049 ff. 069-077
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 049 ff. 069-077
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
4900005
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Serial Number
041-01239
Author(s)
Peiran, Diego (Capitan)
Date
05-20-1768
End date
12-19-1768
Documentation
Guaymas. May 20, 1768. 10p. Letters. Informe. Signed.
Summary
Correspondence between capitan Peiran and viceroy pertaining to accounts of maritime crossings to California and problems en route; sickness and death of personnel during trip. Letter from sargento Garcia to viceroy about transfer to another province. (A. Dell'acqua, November, 1987)
Persons
Peiran, Diego (Capitan)
Croix, Marques de (Virrey)
Elizondo, Domingo (Coronel)
Garcia, Andres (Sargento)
Places
San Blas (Puerto)
Maria (Islas)
Mazatan (Puerto)
Culiacan
Purino (Ensenada)
San Antonio (Puerto)
Military Groups
Regimiento de Infanteria de America
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 049 ff. 065-068
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 049 ff. 065-068
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
4900004
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Correspondence between Elizondo and viceroy regarding state of readiness of troops for Sonora expedition.

Serial Number
041-01234
Author(s)
Elizondo, Domingo (Coronel)
Date
08-21-1768
End date
11-30-1768
Documentation
Guaymas. August 21, 1768. 91p. Letters, lists, maps. Signed.
Summary
Documents detailing attacks on Palma in foothills of Cerro Prieto. Detailed account of expeditions, battles, lack of food and water for animals and troops; death of military personnel, Indians. Lists of standing army with all officers. Their spies are fast and most rebels avoid capture except for some fallen in battle, women and children prisoners. Some Indian groups sue for peace. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)
Persons
Elizondo, Domingo (Coronel)
Croix, Carlos Francisco (Virrey)
Peiran, Diego (Capitan)
Portolla, Gaspar de (Capitan)
Medina, Manuel (Capitan)
Gallo, Miguel (Capitan)
Moreno, Vicente (Capitan)
Calles, Agustin (Capitan)
Poll, Antonio (Capitan)
Wellancours, Geronimo (Teniente)
Bellido, Francisco (Teniente)
Lumbrera, Juan (Teniente)
Allande, Pedro (Teniente)
Blanco, Francisco (Teniente)
Faxes, Pedro (Teniente)
Pereira, Calletano (Teniente)
Ximenez, Gaspar (Teniente)
Salablanca, Francisco (Alferez)
Laso, Francisco (Alferez)
Navarro, Christobal (Alferez)
Biana, Francisco (Alferez)
Bargas, Manuel de (Alferrez)
Villaviseca, Esteban (Alferez)
Alberni, Pedro (Alferez)
Sola, Esteban (Alferez)
Munoz, Francisco (Ayudante)
Torres, Joaquin de (Ayudante)
Aguirre, Balthazar de (Ayudante)
Abarca, Bartholome (Portaestandarte)
Fernandez, Pedro (Vico y Capitan)
Baeza, Pedro (Capitan)
Six, Guillermo (Cirujano Mayor)
Laporte, Joseph (Cirujano)
Prost, Pedro (Practicante)
Salas, Guillermo (Practicante)
Ubina, Joseph (Boticario)
Portola, Gaspar de (Gobernador)
Aguirre, Balthasar (Teniente)
Daroca, Antonio (Teniente Artillero)
Luque, Vittorino (Sargento)
Constanzo, Miguel (Ingeniero)
Rivera, Bernardo (Maestro de Obras)
Villegas, Francisco (Maestro de Obras)
Urrea, Bernardo de (Capitan)
Anza, Juan Baptista de (Capitan)
Pineda, Juan de (Gobernador)
Galvez, Joseph (Visitador General)
Vipisy (Capitan)
Langlace, Antonio de (Ayudante Mayor)
Mendoza, Juan de (Gobernador)
Fersem, Francisco (Ingeniero)
Garcia, Juan (Armero)
Places
Guaymas
California
Perote
San Blas (Puerto)
Angeles, Puebla de los (Villa)
Guadalaxara
Pitic (Cuartel)
Pima, San Joseph de (Pueblo)
Altar (Presidio)
Tenuaje (Bosque)
Tubac (Presidio)
Buenavista (Presidio)
Fronteras (Presidio)
San Miguel (Presidio)
Terrenate (Presidio)
Monterrey
Ibarburu (Pilas)
Ostymuri (Provincia)
Arybaipia (Sierra)
Picu (Sierra)
Cenizo, Monte del Pozo (Sierra)
Cara Pintada (Cajon)
Ethnic Groups
Seris
Suaquis
Pimas
Military Groups
America, Infanteria de
Espana, Dragones de
Mexico, Dragones de
Compania de Voluntarios
Compania de Fusileros
Primer Compania Volante
Segunda Compania Volante
Pimas Altos, Auxiliares
Yaquis Auxiliares
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 048 ff. 343-385
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 048 ff. 343-385
Language
Spanish
Notes
Ff. 0374 has map of cajon la palma in foothills of cerro prieto with scale, drawn by biempica. List of officers are similar but not exactly same ones.
Reference Number
4800043
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Correspondence about attack on Cerro Prieto; murder charge against soldier.

Serial Number
041-01233
Author(s)
Elizondo, Domingo (Coronel)
Date
06-20-1768
End date
07-21-1768
Documentation
Guaymas. June 20, 1768. 39p. Letters, proceso. Signed
Summary
Documents about correspondence to viceroy in regard to attacks on Cerro Prieto by Elizondo. Judicial process against soldier who stabbed sargento and other soldier who was on guard being after discovered drinking on duty; soldier was sentenced and executed by firing squad. News of first rains to area. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)
Persons
Elizondo, Domingo (Coronel)
Vildasola, Joseph de (Capitan)
Cancio, Lorenzo (Capitan)
Urrea, Bernardo (Capitan)
Diaz Miguel
Langlace, Antonio (Ayudante de Comandante)
Puyol, Juan (Sargento)
Leon, Melchor
Cis, Guillermo de (Cirujano)
Elguezabal, Juan Bauptista de (Sargento)
Abenia, Thomas (Cavo)
Lizalde, Joseph
Perales, Ciprian
Guer, Andres
Wallincourt, Geronimo (Teniente)
Garcia, Sebastian
Villalva, Juan
Peiran, Diego (Capitan)
Gallo de Villavicencio, Miguel (Capitan)
Medina, Manuel de (Capitan)
Moreno, Vicente (Capitan)
Pol, Antonio de (Capitan)
Navarrete, Andres (Teniente)
Martinez, Francisco (Teniente)
Torres, Joachin de (Teniente)
Places
Guaymas (Puerto)
Ana Maria (Cajon)
Cerro Prieto
Marismas
Huertas, San Antonio de las
Horcasitas, San Miguel de (Presidio)
Sonora
Nueva Vizcaya
Muncia (Ciudad)
Ethnic Groups
Pimas
Military Groups
Cataluna, Voluntarios de
Mexico, Primer Piquete de Regimiento de Dragones de
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 048 ff. 324-343
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 048 ff. 324-343
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
4800042
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