Military Service Records

(M. Vasquez, February 1988)

Military official is put under house arrest and replaced by another; arguments about wisdom of decision since official is one of most experienced warriors against enemy Indians. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Bustamante congratulates virrey on arrival in Nueva Espana relocation of Guajoquilla (f. 287). Cover letter and memorial and certification of gunpowder used at Guajoquilla (ff. 288-290). Berroteran acknowledges receipt of viceregal Despacho (f. 291). Virrey acknowledges Berroteran's role in making peace with Apaches (f.292). Bustamante explains tardiness in responding to unavailability of Mexico-bound letter carriers (f. 293). Virrey approves Bustamante's nominees for positions of subordinate officers at Guajoquilla (f. 294). Virrey disapproves of Bustamante's refusal to pursue Indians that stole horses, mules (f. 295). Bustamante sends virrey names of subordinate officers (ff. 286-287). Bustamante explains to Campo y Larrea his refusal to assist in pursuit of Indians that stole horses, mules from San Bartholome (ff. 298-299). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of plan y mapa from virrey (f. 300). Cover letters for certificacion y memorial de Polvora for years '63,'64 (ff. 301-303). Virrey acknowledges receipt of 304). Bustamante assures virrey that Rubi's orders will be followed (f. 306). Bustamante, at age 62, humbly requests military discharge from real servicio (ff. 307-309). Bustamante assures virrey that he will follow Cuellar's orders (f. 310). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of viceregal order stating that cash wages be payed to subordinate presidio officers (ff. 311,312). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of virrey's letter certificacion de Polvora for '67 (f. 314). Military roster of Guajoquilla executed January 4, '68. Includes name, rank, age, length of service of presidio soldiers, plus list of equipment owned by each (f. 315). Virrey acknowledges receipt of

Virrey acknowledges receipt of Munoz's letter re: campaign executed against indios fronterizos; virrey will order captain of Janos to render military assistance to Munoz in times of special need. Included is testimonio de auditor general de Indian attack on supply train en route to Julimes in which soldiers, arrieros killed (09-24-'63). Virrey acknowledges Christoval (03-26-'63). Auditor de guerra approves repartimiento of Indians captured in military campaign (04-30-'63). Military roster for Junta de los Rios. Includes name, length of service, ethnicity, etc. of presidio officers, soldiers, plus record of military campaigns, Indians captured, killed, catholicized, or remitted to Chihuahua or virreinato. Munoz notes that mulatos, mestizos, coyotes are suited to soldiering at presidios por estar estos hechos al trabajo, y acostumbrados a mantenerse . . . con los bastimentos ordinarios que ofrece el pais . . . (12-13-'63). Virrey orders Munoz to follow Cuellar's orders (04-25-'68). Re: viceregal order that presidio officers be payed cash wages (07-13-'68). Virrey writing military service libretas (cover letter only.) Military service, plus request for funds 07-16-'67). (J. H. Ochs, July 1988)

Correspondence between captains of presidios of Janos and junta administration. Issues include shortage and procurement of gunpowder at presidios; proposed relocation of presidio of Caldas to junta de los Rios; utilization of Indians to track Apaches, and guard horse herd at Janos; nomination and confirmation of officers at Janos; captain of Janos ordered to render military assistance to presidio of junta; punishment of Apaches residing at Janos accused of raiding real de Zaracachi; service records of officers at Janos, and general review of officers and soldiers at Janos which includes place of birth, race, parentage, etc. (J. H. Ochs, June 1988)

(A. Tukey, July 1988)

Administrative, military and missionary problems in Sinaloa and Sonora; includes notes on rule of Rivera in Sinaloa; references to Jesuit expulsion; expenses of Elizondo campaign; troop movements; biographical facts about Andres Garcia (with interesting references to his service in north Africa and Europe); and financial needs of missionaries. (J. Williams, September 1987)

Concerns Fueros' great sacrifices related to the present expedition against Sonoran rebels; his merits in the recent campaigns; his services in mines; his orders to return to his regiment; problems of water supply at Cieneguilla; also references to expedition to Alta California and the sending of supplies to that region from Guaymas. (J. Williams, September 1987)

Letter of recommendation about Marini. Mention of arms shipment to Piquete de dragones. Concerns accounting of funds drawn from paymaster's office and funds used from Chihuahua treasury by Gregori for recruitment. Concerns employment in milicias de Cosiguriachic. Concerns compliance with request by Neve for supplies and arms for Californias needed for settling Canal de Santa Barbara. Acknowledgement of information relating to cost of gun powder. Receipt of Alamos treasury testimonies of treasurer Ortiz de Rozas and copy of which is included and refers to dangers on roads because of hostile Indians, and also personnel and salary rights at treasury. (L. L. Woodward, June 1988)

Concerns accounting of funds from Chihuahua treasury used for Mule feed and transport and tobacco factoria construction. Discusses letters and expedientes about Aviles. Concerns return of funds from Alamos to Chihuahua treasuries. Recommendation and service record of Alvarez Osario. Concerns treasury of Durango and investigation of Salcedo's post. Discusses use of funds for cattle importation for California missions. Concerns salary provisions for California in Rivera's attempt to receive his salary. Concerns dispute between padres and soldiers following papel bull of Santa crusada (little information). Concerns treasury repayment between Alamos and Guadalajara. Reference to unincluded informe on salt mining in San Blas. (L. L. Woodward, June 1988)