Pinole

Documents mention meeting called to discuss 23 years of Indian depredations in Chihuahua -- specifically, last 4 years of Apache murders, thefts, cruelties. Detailed account of Apache depredations (herd theft and killing, horse and Mule theft, murder of soldiers, attacks on Mule trains, tobacco and clothing theft) included from land and mine owners and merchants. Includes peso estimates of material losses and prose tabulation of dead and wounded. Mentions difficulty of fighting mounted Indians who wield guns and Shields and who have high endurance (notes Indian ability to run night and day sustained by trail food Pinole). Includes lengthy discussion of timing and quantity of military salaries throughout New Spain. (S. Gibbs, September 1989)

Proceedings of trial of de la Garza who is accused of robbery of Pinole from compania's reserve. Ramon is assigned as judge. Contains declarations of the accusers, of witnesses, and the accused. (R. Gomez, July 1989)

States Apaches must be punished if Sonoran settlements to survive, but notes his company can't campaign until mid November because maize isn't harvested until end October and pinol is something very necessary for the auxiliaries and troops. Corbalan mentions Yaqui troubles, agrees with necessity punishing Apaches. (T. Sheridan, 1976)