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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
Rights
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Keywords
Silver
Mines (Discovery)
General Subjects
Political
Economics
Religious
History

Council of the indies to king. Report concerning Arizona silver discoveries.

Serial Number
030-00555
Author(s)
Council of the Indies
Date
02-15-1738
Documentation
Madrid. February 15, 1738. Copy. Signed. Photostat.
Summary
Council reports assays had not determined whether silver treasure hidden from ancient times or from mine. de Anza ordered to make further investigations. (T. Sheridan) (1976)
Persons
Anza, Juan Bautista de
Crespo, Benito
Mesa, Joseph de
Places
Guebabi (Mision de)
Arizona (Rancheria de)
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
2426
Rights
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Keywords
Silver
General Subjects
Legal
Political
Mining

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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Keywords
Silver
Mines (Discovery)
General Subjects
Political
Mining

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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Keywords
Silver
Mines (Discovery)
Mines (Regulation)
General Subjects
Legal
Political
Mining
History

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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Keywords
Silver
Mines (Discovery)
General Subjects
Political
Economics
Missions
Mining
History

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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Keywords
Silver
Mines (Discovery)
General Subjects
Political
Economics
Missions
Religious
Mining
History

Letter from fiscal concerning Arizona silver discoveries.

Serial Number
030-00549
Date
09-18-1737
Documentation
Madrid. September 18, 1737. Copy. Photostat.
Summary
Discusses de Anza, Crespo accounts silver discoveries Arizona, Indians- Pimas, Moquis, Apaches beyond missions. Suggest formation committee of practical and religious men to study propositions to extend frontier. Mention Sierra Azul. (T. Sheridan) (1976)
Persons
Anza, Juan Bautista de
Casafuertes (Marques de)
Crespo, Benito (Obispo de Puebla)
Places
Corodeguachi (Presidio de)
Sonora (O de los Pimas) (Provincia de)
Guebabi (Mision de)
Arizona (Rancheria de)
Azul (Sierra)
Ethnic Groups
Pimas
Moquis
Apaches
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
2422
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Keywords
Silver
General Subjects
Geography
Mining

Juan Antonio de Vizarron y Guiarreta (Virrey). Report viceroy concerning silver discoveries, Pimeria Alta.

Serial Number
030-00547
Author(s)
Vizarron y Guiarreta, Juan Antonio de (Virrey)
Date
09-15-1737
Documentation
Mexico. September 15, 1737. Copy. Signed. Photostat.
Summary
Account of official attempts to control silver discoveries Pimeria lata, determine quality deposits despite popular belief immensity area's Mineral wealth, desire to conquer/ reduce Indians to north and discover new riches. Mention Mesa's propositions concerning mining district, future conquests. Skepticism viceroy concerning area's wealth. (T. Sheridan) (1976)
Persons
Vizarron y Guiarreta, Juan Antonio de (Virrey)
Anza, Juan Bautista de
Mesa, Joseph de
Places
Santa Rosa de Corodeguachi
Pimeria Alta
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
2421
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Keywords
Silver
General Subjects
Political
Mining

Simon Moso de la Torre to Marques de Torrenueva. Letter on silver discovery in Arizona.

Serial Number
030-00546
Author(s)
Moso de la Torre, Simon
Date
09-12-1737
Documentation
Madrid. September 12, 1737. Copy. Signed. Photostat.
Summary
Correspondence concerning silver discoveries Sonora, failure viceroy New Spain to report on mines. Torrenueva's responses included on margins (September 14, 1737). (T. Sheridan) (1976)
Persons
Moso de la Torre, Simon
Torrenueva, (Marques de)
Anza, Juan Bautista de
Puento, Diego del
Crespo, Benito (Obispo de Puebla)
Places
Sonora (O de los Pimas) (Provincia de)
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
2420
Rights
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Keywords
Silver
General Subjects
Political
Mining

Joseph de Messa (Mesa). Testimonio concerning silver Arizona.

Serial Number
030-00545
Author(s)
Messa (Mesa), Joseph de
Date
08-19-1737
Documentation
Guadalajara. August 19, 1737. Copy. Signed. Photostat.
Summary
Compilation testimony various individuals, including Mattias de Silva, Manuel Sanchez, presented by Joseph de Messa, who with Francisco Lonporia, discovered silver Arizona, concerning silver deposits, northern frontier. Description Arizona silver discoveries, mining boom, de Anza's embargo name of king. Criticism embargo, need for protection mining area closer than Santa Rosa presidio. Relation stories gold, silver, lakes of quicksilver land indios gentiles, pearls along Rio Colorado. Account docile Indians, including Pimas, Papagos, Seris, beyond missions, ease with which they could be reduced. (T. Sheridan) (1976)
Persons
Messa (Mesa), Joseph de
Lonporic, Francisco
Anza, Juan Bautista de
Silva, Mattias de
Sanchez, Manuel
Cuio, Gaspar (Padre)
Places
Arizona (Mineral de)
Sonora
Santo Vanpelio
Opodepe
San Ignacio (Mision de)
San Xavier
Chiguagua (Chihuahua) (Real de)
Ethnic Groups
Seris
Pimas
Papagos
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
2419
Rights
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Keywords
Silver
General Subjects
Military
Geography
Mining
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