Mines (Discovery)

Concerns present conditions of mines in province; new discoveries of veins; and failure of others; notes reception of a recent shipment of mercury. (J. Williams, January 1987)

Concerns a shipment of 6 Cargas of mercury to mines of Coahuila; with notes on Indian movement in connection with mining community, and various technical problems at mines. (J. Williams, January 1987)

Antonio de Ozio petitions governor of the peninsula of California that his livestock not be removed from the hacienda without branding of hacienda. Includes a listing of expenses regarding Azogues that have been taken out and assessed from 1753-1773 in the name of the ossios --information requested by teniente Coronel Ignacio de Mena. (J. Hiller, August 1988)

(J. Erbe) (1978)

(J. Erbe) (1978)

Hurdaide describes early attempts to colonize Sinaloa. Discusses his own conquest more than 100 leagues, 5 major rivers, 185,000 Indians. Notes that according to Cabeza de Vaca, 200 leagues between Sinaloa, Florida filled with (docile people well-disposed to receive the holy faith. Also states probably a land route from Sinaloa to California, although easier to go by boat (evidence not everyone thought California an Island). Mentions Indian unrest caused by Tlatoles from Tepehuan area. Asks for 30 Spanish settlers, no mulatos, mestizos or known rebels. Requests more soldiers, newcomers, not Spaniards already settled in Sinaloa. Asks that his Brother Martin Sanchez de Hurdaide be appointed protector of Indians. Describes importance Montesclaros presidio, construction 4 casas fuertes Yaqui, Mayo, Nebome areas. Mentions discovery Chinipa mines. In general, Hurdaide's apologetica 40 year career which has left him 40,000 pesos in debt. Indians he's fought called most bellicose New Spain. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Review of events of discovery of silver in Pimeria Alta area and subsequent regulation of mining activity. (R. Davis) (1977)

A review, by the lawyer of the council of Indies, of the events transpiring since announcement of discovery of silver in Pimeria Alta area- primarily administrative information; reports that have been sent, when received and current status. (R. Davis) (1977)

Viceroy Juan Antonio de Vizarron y Eguiarreta relays testimony taken by Audiencia of Guadalajara verifying discovery of silver in Pimeria Alta. (R. Davis) (1977)

Report by fiscal of Audiencia in Mexico City to crown confirming discoveries of silver and asserting the legal position of the royal authorities to regulate all future mining. (R. Davis) (1977)