Miners (Lists)

A list of 59 miners and summary of the mining equipment they possess. (R. Perez) (1977)

The real tribunal de Mineria decrees that each mining district has to pick up its own Azoque in Acapulco or Veracruz, and that the price has increased by 6 pesos/quintal. Antonio Asque y Armendariz and Antonio Nana compile a list of all persons belonging to the Gremio Minero and call a junta. (P. Hayes) (1977)

A request from governor Enrique Davila y Pacheco that miners and deputies of San Diego make an accounting of their mining activity, and make inventory of their tiendas and food supply. The various owners simply send in note saying they have complied, but no listings or good documentation. (R. Davis) (1975)

Diego brings 14,700 Marcos for treasury in Durango, to Parral and offers this quinto to governor. Diego Martin registers 3,150 Marcos. Antonio registers 1024 Marcos. Diego Perez registers 700 Marcos of silver. Juan Garcia de Contreras, Vezino of Pueblo of Sayerla registers 220 Marcos de Plata. Nicolas de Caguirre, mayordomo of the Carts of Francisco Maldonado, resident of Parral, registers 9,750 Marcos of silver. Antonio Sanchez de Aldana,citizen of Durango, 830 Marcos. Persons- Diego Perez de Villa Nueva, resident of Parral; Don Enrique Davila y Pacheco, governor of Nueva Vizcaya; Diego Ruano, resident of Parral, Mule train driver, citizen of Mexico City; Diego Martin de la Horta, resident of Parral; Antonio de Altanas, citizen of Durango; Juan Garcia de Contreras, Vezino fo Pueblo of Sayerla; Nicolas de Caguirre, mayordomo of the Carts of Francisco Maldonado, resident of Parral Antonio Sanchez de Aldana, citizen of Durango. (R. Davis) (1975)

Manifests of silver mined, presented before the Alcalde mayor, to insure correct payment of the quinto upon arrival at Durango. A useful record of the amount extracted during this period of time. (C. Needham) (1975)

Method of distribution of quicksilver (mercury) to various mines. Importance of accurate accounting of mercury due to its value and the monopoly of the crown. Mentions briefly Indian unrest in the mines. Maybe useful especially for the long list of people (miners) who received quicksilver. (T. Barnes) (1975)

Concerns order to put troops of Chihuahua under Cuellar's command. Copies of various documents and testimonies concerning cabildo of Chihuahua, formed in 1766 to decide over funds, provisions, and arms for auxiliary Indians and soldiers to fight against Apaches. People in cabildo named by Ayuntamiento of commerce and mines of Chihuahua. Mention of several incidents of Indian depredations, list of volunteers from Julimes to fight against Indians included, also mention of captain de la Cruz of naciones Nortenas to join in campaign against Indians. List of miners and merchants and discussion of bankruptcy of Nueva Vizcaya and of necessity to collect funds not only for war but also for construction of church. Discussion of extra funds to be collected from merchants and miners and from anyone who wishes to donate grain, horses, weapons etc. Cuellar is to collect these donations. Discussion with virrey of formation in batallion. (M. Vasquez, June 1988)