Mines (Discovery)

Joseph de Mesa. Consulta del consejo de indias sobre verdad del hallazgo de plata en Sonora.

Serial Number
030-00556
Author(s)
Mesa, Joseph de
Date
02-15-1738
Documentation
Madrid. February 15, 1738. 2p. Informe. Copy.
Summary
Informe of council of Indies to king noting a corroborating report by Joseph de Mesa concerning discovery of silver in Pimeria Alta area. (R. Davis) (1977)
Persons
Mesa, Joseph de
Places
Madrid
Sonora (Provincia)
Pimeria Alta
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-02-A-05 Pastells Col. Vol. 028, Mexico Vol. 28, pp. 569-570
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0071(67-1-38)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. Sevilla, Sec. N. Esp., Vol. 28, Mexico Vol. 28, pp. 569-570 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 05 V. 28, pp. 569-570
Batch Reference Number
00002378/JHI
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Francisco Campo de Arre to (Marques de) Torrenueva. Letter concerning silver discoveries, Arizona.

Serial Number
030-00554
Author(s)
Campo de Arre, Francisco
Date
02-10-1738
Documentation
Madrid. February 10, 1738. Copy. Signed. Photostat.
Summary
Asks Torrenueva if he's received additional information concerning Mineral de Pimeria Alta from arizobispo virrey de Mexico. Torrenueva (February 10, 1738, on margins) replies he has not. (T. Sheridan) (1976)
Persons
Campo de Arre, Francisco
Torrenueva (Marques de)
Vizarron y Guiarreta, Juan Antonio de (Virrey)
First Location
CU-BANC. C-B 840 (Bolton Col.) no. 0212 pp.
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0185(67-4-45)
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
2424
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Audiencia de Guadalajara. expediente sobre la plata hallada en Pimeria Alta.

Serial Number
030-00553
Date
00-00-1738
Documentation
Guadalajara. 1738. 7p. Auto. Copy.
Summary
Presentation of laws to govern the exploitation of the new silver potential of the Pimeria Alta area. Miners must publicly declare claims, register to pay the royal share and rules defining engineering of mines. (R. Davis) (1977)
Places
Guadalajara (Ciudad)
Pimeria Alta (Provincia)
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-02-A-05 Pastells Col. Vol. 028, Mexico Vol. 28, pp. 577-583
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0185(67-4-45)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. Sevilla, Sec. N. Esp., Vol. 28, Mexico Vol. 28, pp. 577-583 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 05 V. 28, pp. 577-583
Batch Reference Number
00002380/JHI
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Simon Mozo de la Torre. Consulta del consejo de indias acerca de la noticia del hallazgo de plata en la provincia de Sonora.

Serial Number
030-00552
Author(s)
Mozo de la Torre, Simon
Date
10-05-1737
Documentation
Madrid. October 5, 1737. 8p. Informe. Copy.
Summary
Memorial of council of Indies to king relaying information on discovery of silver in the Pimeria Alta. Council suggestions are for corroborating reports to be requested and a junta of notables be organized in Durango to investigate and report. (R. Davis) (1977)
Persons
Ansa, Juan Baptista de
Mozo de la Torre, Simon
Places
Sonora (Provincia)
Gila (Rio)
Colorado (Rio)
Durango (Ciudad)
Pimeria Alta
Ethnic Groups
Pimas
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-02-A-05 Pastells Col. Vol. 028, Mexico Vol. 28, pp. 553-560
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0185(67-4-45)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. Sevilla, Sec. N. Esp., Vol. 28, Mexico Vol. 28, pp. 553-560 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 05 V. 28, pp. 553-560
Batch Reference Number
00002375/JHI
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Juan Baptista de Ansa. Informe sobre el descubrimiento de plata en la Pimeria Alta.

Serial Number
030-00550
Author(s)
Ansa, Juan Baptista de
Date
09-18-1737
Documentation
Madrid. September 18, 1737. 7p. Informe. Copy.
Summary
Forwarded report of discovery of silver in Pimeria Alta area announced by Juan Baptista de Ansa. (R. Davis) (1977)
Persons
Ansa, Juan Baptista de
Places
Pimeria Alta
Presidio de Carodiguachi
Madrid (Ciudad)
Sonora (Provincia)
Arisona (Rancheria)
Quebabi (Mision)
Ethnic Groups
Pimas Altas
Apaches
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-02-A-05 Pastells Col. Vol. 028, Mexico Vol. 28, pp. 547-552
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0185(67-4-45)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. Sevilla, Sec. N. Esp., Vol. 28, Mexico Vol. 28, pp. 547-552 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 05 V. 28, pp. 547-552
Batch Reference Number
00002374/JHI
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Juan Bautista de Anza to Benito Crespo. Letter on silver discovery in Arizona.

Serial Number
030-00539
Author(s)
Anza, Juan Bautista de
Date
01-07-1737
Documentation
Presidio de Santa Rosa de Corodeguachi. January 7, 1737. Copy. Signed. Photostat. Transcript.
Summary
Informs ciespo discovery silver near Guebabi at Rancheria de Arissona (Arizona). Embargo placed on silver to prevent further disappearances. (T. Sheridan) (1976)
Persons
Anza, Juan Bautista de
Crespo, Benito
Places
Guebabi (Mision de)
Arissona (Rancheria de)
Presidio de Santa Rosa de Corodeguachi
First Location
CU-BANC. C-B 840 (Bolton Col.) no. 0212 pp.
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0185(67-4-45)
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
2415
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Testamentos, cedulas y informes sobre la plata hallada en Pimeria Alta.

Serial Number
030-00538
Date
11-15-1736
End date
07-19-1738
Documentation
Guadalajara. November 15, 1736-July 19, 1738. 233p. Informe. Auto. Copy.
Summary
Further testimony of silver discoveries in the Pimeria Alta area, mine claims and registrations and regulations for mining the area, issued by Audiencia of Guadalajara. (R. Davis) (1977)
Persons
Ansa, Juan Baptista de
Lopez de Pegueyros, Pedro
Pora, Manuel Joseph de
Romero, Jose
Melgarejo, Ambrosio
Places
Sonora (Provincia)
Santa Rosa (Presidio)
Corodeguachi
Guadalajara (Ciudad)
Pimeria Alta
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-02-A-05 Pastells Col. Vol. 029, Mexico Vol. 29, pp. 001-233
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0185(67-4-45)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. Sevilla, Sec. N. Esp., Vol. 29, Mexico Vol. 29, pp. 001-233 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 05 V. 29, pp. 001-233
Notes
Indice at start (7 pgs.).
Batch Reference Number
00002382/JHI
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Junta de guerras de indias to king informe concerning Nueva Vizcaya.

Serial Number
030-00281
Author(s)
Junta de Guerras de Indias
Date
07-15-1691
Documentation
Madrid. July 15, 1691. Transcript.
Summary
State investigations indicate widespread Indian rebellions Nueva Vizcaya result mistreatment by various Spanish military officials, including Renedos, who executed Sumas near presidio Rio del Norte, sent 2 Suma girls as gift to gov. Pardinas on pretext Sumas involved in Pueblo revolt; Higuera, who executed 7 Pimas suspected killing Spanish soldiers near Teuricachi, then seized peaceful Rancheria supposedly in confederation with Pimas, executed 42, sent 123 to Sinaloa presidio as prisoners. Relates discovery silver by Indian Sonora; embargo placed on mine by Quiroz, captain Sinaloa presidio, because area not yet missionized; disobedience embargo by Pardinas, despite viceroy Galve's approval Quiroz' action, who named Mendibil Alcalde mayor new Real, authorized armed men to enter area, thereby causing Indians to revolt. Junta recommends military action against Indian rebels, punishment guilty Spanish officials. (T. Sheridan) (1976)
Persons
Renedos, Pedro
Higuera, Nicolas de la
Teran, Domingo
Quiroz, Diego de
Martinez de Mendibil, Pedro
Cerda, Gaspar de la
Sandoval Silva y Mendoza (Conde de Galve)
Pardinas Villar de Francos, Juan Isidro
Places
Sonora
Sinaloa
Nueva Vizcaya
Norte (Rio)
Teuricachi (Theuricache)
Ethnic Groups
Sumas
Pimas
First Location
CU-BANC. C-B 840 (Bolton Col.) no. 0284 no. pp. 0001-0008 Transcpt
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Indiferente General, Leg. 1879
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
1963
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