Mines

Review of colonization, missionization of Provincia de Texas from time of Alonso de Leon to 1716. Texas, Caodaches Indians described as mas politica in province, sowing many crops. Population of area estimated to be un million. Indian groups between Coahuila and the land of Texas Indians listed (See 201). Texas Indians belief in afterlife briefly described. Missionaries claimes that early soldiers set bad example for Texas Indians, mistreating them and stealing their women. Franciscan missionary efforts delineated. Texas disatisfaction with Spaniards, abandonment of missions in 1693 noted. French trade with Indians mentioned. Texas Indians had 11 pueblos, chocta (choctaw) Indians outside of Movila had 32, Nache Indians had 11. Flora, fauna, agriculture of eastern Texas described, where Indians caultibando la tierra con las quixadas de los benados. Indians live in wooden houses, sleep on raised beds and farm en Comun. Indian enemies of Texas- Apaches, Yojuanes, Cubipanes, Canas- noted. Absence of pulgue, otras bebidas, but presnece of Peyote among Texas Indians mentioned. Province continually described as very fertile. Indian use of wild fruits, walnuts, acorns noted. Lead mines near Texas Indians mentioned. Force of 60 soldiers needed for conquest, colonization of Texas, to be gathered from other presidios of Nueva Vizcaya. Apparently, fiscal doesn't think much of idea. Excellent summary of early Texas history, including Leon, Ramon entradas. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

An inventory of the papers belonging to the real tribunal de Mineria from 1812-1829. Given is the date of each document, its title, and number of pages. (P. Hayes) (1977)

Contains documents from 1802-1829. Included are- accounts of elections of diputados. -various documents relative to the lack, and distribution, of Azoque, (quicksilver) including decrees of the virrey. Distribution and the manner in which Polvora (powder) should be distributed. -various administrative documents of the tribunal de Mineria del Parral. (P. Hayes) (1977)

A record of Cases heard and business conducted by the diputacion de Mineria from 1799-1814. (P. Hayes) (1977)

Lists all miners and hacienda owners in the reales of Parral, Santa Barbara, San Francisco del oro, and Todos Santos. Describes their holdings, type of mining process, location of property. Information covers the years 1797 through 1826. (R. Perez) (1977)

Statements by several Parral miners that they need 400 quintales of quicksilver annually. (R. Perez) (1977)

This document contains excellent information on the status of mining in the real de Guanasevi. Included- the names of mines and their owners; water availability (seasonality) and location; ore location and quality; mining techniques (both ancient and modern); availability and prices of supplies (mercury, salt, wood); wages of the barreteros (laborers) and the difficulty of keeping them employed; the geography of the area. (R. Perez) (1977)

Informes sent to the real tribunal de Mineria (and autos of verification they sent back) of the election of disputados de Primero y Segundo Voto del gremco de Mineria. also lists the members of this guild, separated into those who have 1 1/2 votes, 1 Vote and 1/2 Vote. Also a list (for 1793) of members and the mines they own. (R. Perez) (1977)

Formation of 2 more companies of militia. Done by donations, thus a long list of people donating. Equipment and supplies needed for new companies listed with prices. Information on general status of agriculture and mining and problems caused by Indians. (T. Barnes) (1977)