Mules

Complaint by Tarahumaras, that a herd of mules owned by sgt. Myr. Juan Antonio de Trasbina Retes is ruining their fields of crops. (T. Barnes) (1976)

In documents dated March 2, 16 and 24, 1649 we find that Francisco de Icaguirre bought six mules from Francisco de Salas in Durango and that he had them put out to pasture, under the care of Pedro Lopez. Three of the mules have died and Francisco de Icaguierre first accuses Pedro, but a witness appears to state that an Indian whom Pedro had told to oversee the mules is responsible for treating the mules so cruely. (R. Davis) (1975)

Pedro states that the local government representatives took one of his mules and he wants and receives compensation an order for his Mule to be returned. (R. Davis) (1977)

Capt. Gregorio de Carbajal sells to Juan and Juan, his brothers, the following- many Barros de Minas, many quintates de metal, many Mulas, 10 slaves, for 18,000 pesos. Good picture of material goods and equipment at an early mine. (T. Barnes) (1977)

Settlement over Mule rustling. A representation of Joseph Mejia's brand is included. (R. Davis) (1976)

Lists for each of 28 missions the number of cattle, mules, horses, sheep, pigs, burros, corn and wheat seeds, beans, misc. Other items. Eight notes explain the statistics. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Discussion of withdrawing the segunda compania de Voluntarios de Cataluna (companias de ynfanteria ligera de cataluna appears to have been another name for this troop) from the presidios of Norte, San Elezeario, and Carrizal. Also increasing the pay of men who would be willing to stay instead of returning to Spain; replacing those who want out; moving it to different areas within Mexico; etc. Ff.195 contains biographical information about Guillermo Peregrina and Pasqual de Cisneros. Ff.197 and 203 contain biographical information about Tomas Wading. Ff. 201 contains biographical information about Francisco Albares. Perera was demoted from sargento Segundo to ultimo soldado for some unnamed delitos. Periodic, general discussion of the costs involved in running a military unit, including the men's pay. On ff.236-237 Josef Aguilar asked to be released from military service. Ff.238 is chart of proposed pay increases. Ff.239-240 mention of the cost of purchasing horses and mules. (S. Langmack June 1990)

Relaciones de servicio for the tercera compania volante de Nuevo Santander, including information about supplies and animals. (S. Langmack December 1989)

Hojas de servicio for the segunda compania volante del Nuevo Santander, including information about animals and supplies. (S. Langmack December 1989)

Two title pages followed by a chart with information about the men and supplies (horses, mules, guns, etc.) of the primera compania volante of Nuevo Santander. (S. Langmack December 1989)