Slaves (Escape)

Croix orders Oconor to See to return of slave to Louisiana unless the slave has committed a crime in which case he must serve time of judgment. (R. Davis) (1979)

Citing various laws of the Spains and the Indies, the fiscal advises that the Negro slave does not have to be returned to French Louisiana. The determining Factor resides in whether slave swears to enjoy the local immunity. (M. Bowman) (1979)

A Mulatto male slave steals a Negro female slave from alfarez Francisco de Renedo Velez. The two run off and are married. Francisco and some friends go after them and capture them. The male slave is sold to Domingo Apressa Falcon. Detailed account. (R. Davis) (1976)

Diego Martin, 25 year old Mulatto slave, flees harsh treatment of Owner, Domingo de Azuaga, and is jailed. Don Nicolas Diaz de Medina rules that Diego shall be given to Francisco Fernandez de la Vega and will earn 8 pesos a month until payment of Bill to carcel then will return to Domingo. (R. Davis) (1976)

These somewhat inconclusive documents concern an incident on the hacienda of Juan Leal. Apparently, a number of Negro slaves who were imprisoned there attempted to make good their escape, Jose Tenorio being injured in the process. The investigation is conducted by the Alcalde mayor, Juan de Aguileta. (C. Needham) (1975)

Letters concerning information collected during reconnaissance trip of Goleta felicidad from Vera-Cruz into american waters, includes possibilities for establishing border between Louisiana and Texas along Mississippi River, commandant mentions orgullosa ynsolencia of americans, advises sending Spanish ship from time to time to american waters to remind americans of Spanish presence. Correspondence between Salcedo and Casa Calvo about policy concerning black slaves escaping from Luisiana to Texas, real cedula del 14 de Abril de 1789 mentioned several times in this regard; specific incident of insubordination in Baja Louisiana is reported, Casa Calvo recommends measures to avoid open confrontation with America. Letters regarding change of company between two alfereces. Letter about retirement of Aguilar due to bad health and official form including details of his service such as skirmish at Cabo de San Lucas where he killed some Englishmen. Letters regarding re-enlistment of Belloguin who previously faked illness to get early retirement. (T. Kahana. Feb, 1989)

Documents relating to promotions of military personnel in various areas of Provincias Internas. Treatment of junior officers by judicial authorities, wealthy persons in Provincias Internas. Orders by king and viceroy dealing with escaped black slaves from other foreign areas to be freed when they take refuge in Provincias Internas. Revocation of orders to suppress minor convents of order of mercy; collection of money for redemption of captives. (A. Dell'acqua, November 1987)

Correspondence between viceroy, comandante Croix and officials within Provincias Internas of which following stand out. Transferring of monies from Caxas reales to Mexico but of new coinage. Separation of capitan Laso from command as captain of dragones de Espana and replaced by his Brother. Authorization to recruit personnel in Chihuahua to replace retired personnel and injured personnel. Transfer of two bison (civolos) from presidio Bahia to Mexico in route to Spain as gift to king. Various documents on disturbance of the peace. Request for teachers from Spain to guide Indians in the cultivation and process of linen. Burning of presidio Orcoquisa and establishment of new settlements in Coaguila. Payment of 10 and 5 pesos respectively by claimants of ownership of mules and horses recovered by military personnel set by viceroy. Transportation of new pistols from Spain to presidios in Provincias Internas. (A. Dell'acqua April 1988)

Various documents in correspondence to viceroy and comandante Croix regarding appointments of military personnel and other affairs. In forefront issues referring to battle of Estancia Becerra, where various soldiers lost their lives, visitador Galvez requests bonus for survivors and annuities for widows. A lengthy document regarding escape of slave from Luisiana in which Owner requests viceroy's help as officials of Pilar have set slave free and protect him. Letters in regard to establishment of presidio de Bahia to protect coast of Gulf against depredation of Attacapas. Also letters regarding transportation to Mexico City of Apache prisoners. (A. Dell'acqua, March 1988)

Military campaign against the Nayaritas including number of casualties on both sides; Indian depredations; letter from Tlascaltec Caciques pledging fealty; lists of Tlascaltec and Chichimec residents in Colotlan, Tochopa, and Santiago; mentions refuge given by Nayarits to escaped slaves; list friendly Nayarit pueblos; lists Spanish citizens contributions to the military campaign. (R. Perez) (1977)