Presidios

An inventory of the men, supplies condition and camp followers at the presidio. (R. Davis) (1977)

A summary of the inhabitants and territories of the three judicial districts of the province of Texas and the Indians who live there. Also of special historical interest is the founding of San Fernando by the marques de Casafuerte in 1730 with inhabitants of the canary islands, at a cost of 720 pesos to the crown. Attached is a detailed chart giving the population, arms, distances, and crops of each Pueblo, presidio, and mission in Texas. Pop 3103 (4 slaves) (G. Miller) (1977)

Discusses missionization plans for the Sobaipuris. Includes references to political considerations, placement of presidios. Mentions that the Indians of Chinapa plant their fields at a place called Setaveratzi. Gives some distances between settlements. Recommends moving some people from Chinapa to Setaveratzi as a better defense against Apaches. (R. Perez) (1977)

Recommendations for the administration of the rectorates of Sonora. (R. Perez) (1976)

General index listing expedientes from Nuevo Leon during years of Indians, and judicial affairs. Establishment of monthly postal service between Monterrey and San Luis Potosi, establishment of mission in Valle Viejo are also mentioned. Wedding of Echeagaray to Maria Teresa Basante mentioned as well. (J. Acheson, December 1988)

Index of expedientes of Texas from 1737-1792. Concerns basic Espiritu Santo (Goleta inglesa); mission establishment for Lipanes; peace with Comanches; selling of Indians and Indian children into slavery (from Nuevo Santander); affairs of visita of Baron de rippanda; presidio affairs; consultation with intendente de Luisiana;archbishopric of Linares and taxes (Diezmos) of mestizos; establishment of commercial trade between Luisianna and Texas; establishment of mission of Orcoquizas. (J. Acheson, December 1988)

Chronological index of affairs of Nueva Mexico from years 1749-1791. Index entries include P.I. Volume and folio numbers. Of Santa Fee, incorporation of fernandinos (Religiosos) to missions of Nueva Mexico, Obispado of Durango, comercio de Santa Fee, reestablishment of peace with Comanche nation. (J. Acheson, December 1988)

General index of expedientes from the province of Sonora from 1730-1793. Chronological list of expedientes concerning varied topics. More information and richer detail for last twenty years Tepocas, discovery of 'Camino' to peninsula of Californias, comercio, mining, government administration, governing of Sinaloa and Nueva Vizcaya, budget of presidio of Santa Rosa, expedicion of Sonora, Placeres of gold, archbishopric of Durango, mines of real del Rosario, expenses from administration of Yuma Indians. Many references made to presidios. Not much information given on any one topic but good reference for general affairs of Sonora. (J. Acheson, December 1988)

Index of expedientes of Nueva Vizcaya from 1709-1792. Chronologically ordered list of important informes, expedientes, reviews (revistas), maintenance, establishment, and use for defense of Provincias Internas. Lists Indians in various Sisimbres, Apaches, Tlascaltecas, and groups of northern region. Reference made to legal administration of military E.g. salaries of widows of ranking officials. (J. Acheson, nov, 1988)

Garcia conde relates costs of operating presidio militias in Durango and Chihuahua. Itemized list (157) of costs of clothing, cavalry horses, provisions and other necessities. Report of 600 men preparing to impede hostile Comanche and Lipan Indians and of supplies needed. Estimate (161) of annual budget of treasuries of Chihuahua and Durango. (J. Hiller, April 1989)