Spanish-French Relations

Informes from Rivera, Pedro de, Perez de Almazan, and others to viceroy concerning Indian affairs and colonists in Texas.

Serial Number
041-00847
Author(s)
Rivera, Pedro de (Brigadier)
Perez de Almazan, Juan Antonio
and others
Date
12-01-1731
End date
03-08-1734
Documentation
San Antonio Bexar, Texas. December 1, 1731-March 8, 1734. 216p. Informe. Signed.
Summary
Informes concerning Spanish-Indian relations in the northern Provincias Internas. Provides excellent description of state of affairs. Included are estimates of number of enemy Indians, and enumerations of presidial troops and auxiliaries. Good discussion of presidial needs for defense (E.g. Rivera), need to augment soldiers, change location of presidios, remove women and children to safer regions. Also included are freight lists of goods for Indian campaigns and fiscal documents concerning expenses incurred during campaigns. (J. Carpenter, June 1987)
Persons
Rivera, Pedro de (Brigadier)
Sevillano de Paredes, Miguel (Fray)
Zavala, Fulano de
Casa Fuerte, Marques de (Virrey)
Perez de
Almazan, Juan Antonio de
Bargas, Diego de
Balberde Cozio, Antonio de
Pardinas, Juan Ysidro
Balentin Aganza, Josseph
Ansa, Juan Baptista de
Flores Valdes, Nicolas
Bustilla y Zevalos, Juan Antonio
Perez Lascano, Francisco
Vergara, Gabriel de (Fray)
Munarriz, Sevastian
Olivan Rebolledo, Juan de
Ybarbo, Matheo Antonio
Lombrana, Gaspar de
Maldonado, Francisco Xavier
St. Denis
Angulo, Juan de
Cruzat y Gongora, Gervasio
Hernandes, Joseph
Carcia de Quintanilla, Juan
Ugarte, Fernando de
Brava Lerchuz, Francisco Manuel (Fray)
Martinez, Feliz
Galban, Juan
Places
Bejar, San Antonio de (Presidio)
Espiritu Santo, Bahia del (Presidio)
San Marcos (Rio)
San Antonio (Rio)
Medina (Rio)
Saltillo (Villa)
Rio Grande (Rio)
Nueba Mexico (Provincia)
Oraybe (Pueblo)
Moqui
El Paso (Presidio)
Fronteras (Presidio)
Gila (Sierra)
Sonora (Provincia)
Thexas (Provincia)
San Fernando (Villa)
San Pedro (Arroyo)
Panzacola (Provincia)
Adays (Presidio)
Brazos de Dios (Rio)
Candelaria (Island)
Nueva Orleans
Santa Cruz (Villa)
Nuevas Philipinas (Provincia)
Valero, San Antonio de (Presidio)
Mobila (French Presidio)
Colorado (Rio)
Misipipi (Rio)
Pecos (Pueblo)
Pecos, Nuestra Senora de las Nieves de (Mision)
Peyote (Mision)
Ethnic Groups
Apaches
Pelones
Jumanes
Islenas
Janos
Hiaques
Thanos
Moqui
Tharahumara
Sumas
Seris
Tepocas
Yxandis
Chentis
Ypandis
Sandis
French
English
Cadodachos
Lampopa
Xumanes
Yojoanes
Tacames
Payupanes
Tamiquis
Jaranames
Tiopanes
Cantujarnas
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 032 ff. 337-445
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 032 ff. 337-445
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
3200014
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Criminal charges: fray Gonzales vs. capt. Flores

Serial Number
041-00840
Author(s)
Various
Date
03-18-1724
End date
07-11-1725
Documentation
San Antonio Bejar, Texas. March 18, 1724-July 11, 1725. 74p. Auto. Signed.
Summary
Criminal charges brought by fray Gonsales against capt. Flores include procuring arms from Frenchmen, inciting Indian hostilities and unchristian behavior. Flores removed from capitancy of presidio. Also includes presidial role for San Antonio Bexar (f.170). (J. Carpenter June 1987).
Persons
Gonsales, Joseph (Fray)
Flores y Valdes, Nicolas (Capitan)
Perez, Matheo
Ramon, Domingo
Valero, Marques de
Salinas, Gregorio
Ramon, Josseph
Garcia, Mathias
San Miguel de Aguaio, Marques de
Sanchez, Joseph
Valdes, Diego
Gutierres, Nicolas
Maldonado, Joseph
Caravajal, Xptoval
Flores, Joseph Anttonio
Flores, Francisco
Maldonado, Xavier
Maldonado, Manuel
Hernandes, Nicolas
Flores de Abrego, Pedro
Longorda, Francisco
Guerra, Bicente
Castro, Juan de
Chirino, Lazaro
Garza, Xptoval de la
Hernandes, Diego
Ximenes, Joseph
Ximenes, Anttonio
Sosa, Andres de
Hernandes, Francisco
Castro, Juan Domingo de
Rodrigues, Matheo
Caravajal, Francisco de
Caravajal, Manuel de
Barques, Xptoval
Flores, Patrisio
Davila, Phelipe
Flores, Germinio
Sanchez, Agustin
Cruz, Diego de la
Galban, Juan
Ximenes, Aparisio
Rodrigues, Francisco
Rodrigues, Joseph Anttonio
Hernandes, Manuel
Hernandes, Andres
Baldes, Juan
Guerra, Miguel
Places
Nadadores, Santa Rosa de (Mision)
Coaguila (Provincia)
Texas (Provincia)
Parral (Pueblo)
Nueva Philipinas (Provincia)
Valero, San Antonio de (Presidio)
Adais (Presidio)
Cadudachos (Rio)
Espiritu Santo, Bahia de (Presidio)
Saltillo (Villa)
Mobila (Ciudad)
Panzacola (Presidio)
Baptista, San Juan de (Presidio)
Thrinidad (Rio)
Bexar, San Antonio de (Presidio)
San Luis Potosi (Ciudad)
Ethnic Groups
Apaches
French
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 032 ff. 155-192
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 032 ff. 155-192
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
3200007
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Rivera's visita to presidios of northern frontier of New Spain

Serial Number
041-00741
Author(s)
Rivera, Pedro de
Date
12-07-1728
Documentation
Mexico City. December 7, 1728. 138p. Informe. Signed
Summary
Rivera's report to king Carlos II following his visita to presidios of Provincias Internas during years 1724-1728. Rivera comments on each of presidios visited, describing state of garrisons, military personnel, salaries, corruption, purpose and usefulness of presidios. Recommendations were then suggested; involving reorganization of personnel, reducing or augmenting number of presidio soldiers, modification of salaries, and more efficient defense of Provincias Internas are primary concerns. (J. Carpenter, February 1987)
Persons
Rivera, Pedro de
Busto, Antonio Cobian
Martinez, Feliz
Rael de Aguilar, Alonso
Balverde, Antonio
Linares, Duque de
Ramon, Joseph
Cuerbo de Valdes, Franco
Moctezuma, Conde de
Gorraez, Joseph de
Barbadillo, Franco
Noriega, Juan de
Aguirre, Mathias de
San Miguel de Aguayo, Marques de
Duran, Miquel Fernandez
Casafuerte, Marques de
Carlos II
Places
San Juan Baptista (Mision)
San Bernardo (Mision)
Coaguyla (Provincia)
Durango (Pueblo)(Provincia)
Mapimi (Presidio)
Vizcaya (Provincia)
Sauceda (Rio)
Rio Grande del Norte (Presidio)
Gallo, San Pedro del (Presidio)
Zerrogordo, San Miguel de (Presidio)
San Bartholome (Valle)
Conchos, San Francisco de (Presidio)
Santa Fee, Villa de (Presidio)
Exaltacion de la Cruz (Presidio)
Pilar, Nuestra Senora de (Presidio)
San Joseph (Presidio)
San Phelipe (Presidio)
Xanos, Santiago de (Presidio)
Santa Rosa (Presidio)
Sinaloa, Villa de (Pueblo)
Dolores, Virgen de los (Presidio)
Thejas (Provincia)
Vejar, San Antonio de (Pueblo)
San Juan Baptista (Presidio)
Nuebo Mexico (Provincia)
Serralba, San Gregorio de (Pueblo)
Monte Rey (Pueblo)
Saltillo (Pueblo)
Valles, Villa de los (Pueblo)
Guaynamota (Pueblo)
Yscatan, Santa Domingo de (Pueblo)
Papasquiaro, Santiago (Pueblo)
Pasaje, Presidio del
Sacramento, Presidio del
Terrazas (Montanas)
Zuni (Pueblo)
Acoma (Pueblo)
Laguna (Pueblo)
Thaos (Pueblo)
Ysleta (Pueblo)
Pecos (Pueblo)
Picuries (Pueblo)
Pimeria Alta (Region)
Corodeguache (Pueblo)
Fronteras (Pueblo)
Pitiqui (Pasaje)
California (Strait)
San Lucas , Cabo de
Opodepe (Real)
Thecoripa (Mision)
Sonora (Provincia)
Rio Chico (Real)
Culiacan (Pueblo)
Adays (Presidio)
Nachitos (Rio)
Caudachos (Rio)
Mobila (Ciudad)
Canada (Provincia Frances)
Espiritu Santo, Bahia de (Presidio)
Mediterraneos (Bahia)
Guadalupe (Rio)
Medina (Rio)
Lomeria Grande (Region)
Peyote (Mision)
Lamparas, Boca de (Mision)
Leon, Nuevo Reyno de (Provincia)
San Xptoval (Cristoval)(Pueblo)
Tonati (Mesa)
Peyotan (Puesto)
Blanco (Rio)
Pilon (???)
Cadereyta (Presidio)
Tamaulipa (Sierra)
Leones, Boca de (Real)
Guadalcazar (Real)
Madrid (Ciudad)
Ethnic Groups
Apaches
Zuni
Gilas
Coninas
Mescaleros
Pimas
Zeris
Thepocas
Salineros
Cocomacaques
Guaymas
Thepeguanes
Yaques
Thubares
Adays
Ays
Nacodoches
Aynays
Nazones
Nechas
Naconomes
Navidachos
Cocos
Cancaraguases
Coapites
Cojanes
Copanes
Tacames
Aranames
Mayeyes
Pampopas
Pastias
Pueblos, Eastern
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 029 ff. 003-072
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 029 ff. 003-072
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
2900001
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General Subjects

Pronouncements of the junta general

Serial Number
041-00709
Author(s)
Fernandez de la Cueva Enriquez, Francisco (Virrey)
and others
Date
09-16-1699
End date
10-27-1703
Documentation
Mexico. October 27, 1703. 8pp. Despacho. Signed.
Summary
Conclusions of junta general concerning investigation of possible French settlements in Tejas; appearance and disposition of Felipe Mendoza, and supplies for Coahuilan missions. Also court document dated September 16, 1699 ordering that Felipe de Mendoza be sent to the presidio of Pensacola as punishment for stealing livestock. (J. H. Ochs, April, 1987)
Persons
Fernandez de la Cueva Enriquez, Francisco (Virrey)
Calderon de Labarca, Miguel (Oidor)
Escalante y Mendoza, Juan (Oidor)
Valenzuela Venegas, Francisco (Oidor)
Luna, Joseph de (Oidor)
Tovar, Balthasar de (Oidor)
Uribe y Casttejon, Joseph Joaquin de (Oidor)
Abellafuertes, Alonso de
Oraeta y Oro, Juan de
Pardo de Lago, Andres
Guerrero de Ardila, Gabriel
Fernandez Canal, Joseph (Factor)
Urrutia, Joseph de (Thesorero)
Espinosa Ocampo y Cornejo, Joseph Antonio de (Fiscal)
Aguirre, Mathias de (Gobernador)
San Buenaventura y Salazar, Diego de (Fray)
Esteves, Francisco (Fray)
Aguirre, Buenaventura de (Capitan)
Mendoza, Phelipe de
Arriola, Andres de (Sargento General)
Martinez, Francisco (Sargento Mayor)
Salinas Varona, Gregorio de (Capitan)
Ramon, Diego (Capitan)
Mendo de Urbina, Juan de (Contador)
Hernandez de Guerra, Thomas
Maqueda, Myguel de
Cruz, Juan de la
Valladolid, Joseph Alonso de (Capitan)
Ursino, Fernando (Licenciado)
Sarassa, Francisco de (Licenciado)
Abellafuertes, Alonso de (Licenciado)
Sevilla, Miguel Leonardo de (Theniente)
Aettez, Pedro de (Escribano)
Pheliz Franco, Joseph
Robles y Morales, Bernardo
Sanchez, Joseph de
Places
Coahuila (Provincia)
San Marcos (Rio)
Rio Grande del Norte
Pensacola, Santa Maria de Galve de (Bahia)
Leon, Nuevo Reyno de (Provincia)
Potosi, San Luis (Villa)
Guautitlan (Pueblo)
Ethnic Groups
Tejas
Cadadachos
Mestizos
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 028 ff. 203-207
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 028 ff. 203-207
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
2800051
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Discourse related to investigation of possible French settlements in area of Los Tejas

Serial Number
041-00704
Author(s)
Fernandez de la Cueva Enriquez, Francisco (Virrey)
Buenaventura de Aguirre (Capitan)
Aguirre, Mathias de (Governador)
Date
05-05-1703
End date
09-03-1703
Documentation
Mexico/Bautista, San Juan/Monclova, Santiago de la. May 5, 1703. 35pp. Informes, autos, despacho. Signed.
Summary
Discourse related to investigation ordered by viceroy of possible French settlements along a River in land of Tejas and Caudadachos... includes informes of Buenaventura de Aguirre and Diego Ramon, and testimonies of soldiers of flying company April, 1987)
Persons
Aguirre, Mathias de (Governador)
Fernandez de la Cueva Enriquez, Francisco (Virrey)
Sarmiento de Valladares, Joseph
San Buenaventura y Salazar, Diego de (Fray)
Fernandez de Guevara, Thomas
Ramon, Diego (Capitan)
Buenaventura de Aguirre (Capitan)
Ramon, Domingo (Sargento)
Prieto, Geronimo (Fray)
Yruegas, Blas de
Villafranca, Sebastian (Soldado)
San Buenaventura y Olivares, Antonio de (Fray)
Teran Delos Rios, Domingo de (General)
Rangel, Agustin (Soldado)
Suarez Longoria, Joseph
Toro, Juan del (Soldado)
Garcia, Nicolas
Anias, Domingo (Soldado)
Guerra, Agrassio (Indio Ladino)
Trevino, Gaspar
Urrutia, Joseph de
Sanchez, Phelix
Bosque, Pedro del (Sargento Mayor)
Rodriguez, Juan (Alferez)
Minchaca, Francisco de (Regidor)
Esteves, Francisco (Fray)
Arriola, Gregorio de (Sargento General)
Salinas, Gregorio de
Mendoza, Phelipe de
Salinas, Joseph
Lopes, Antonio
Places
Leon, Nuevo Reino de (Provincia)
Dolores, Santa Maria de los (Mision)
Coahuila (Provincia)
Solano, San Francisco (Mision)
Baptista, San Juan (Mision)
Monclova (Villa)
Rio Grande
San Marcos (Rio)
Espiritu Santo (Bahia y Puerto)
Cordillera del Norte (Sierra)
Frio (Rio)
Pensacola (Presidio)
Ethnic Groups
Tejas
Caudadachos
Franceses
Bosales
Payayas
Pamaias
Payaguanes
Pachaques
Papalnaques
Aguilas
Military Groups
Companias Volantes
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 028 ff. 170-187
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 028 ff. 170-187
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
2800046
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Two letters from Bucareli answering Ripperda's repeated requests for permission to trade arms in Texas

Serial Number
041-00359
Author(s)
Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria (Virrey)
Date
01-06-1773
Documentation
Mexico. January 6, 1773. 4p. Letter. Signed
Summary
Bucareli again denies permission to trade arms with friendly nations even if to offset influence of English. Commends governor for his good job. Negates possibility of a formal war due to lack of money. Recommends religious instruction and sweet talking to pacify Indians. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987).
Persons
Ripperda, Baron de
Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria
Mezieres, Anthanasio de
Cazorla, Luis
Places
Mexico (Ciudad)
San Sabas
Coahuils
Espiritu Santo, la Bahia de (Presidio)
Potosi, San Luis
Nueva Viscaya (Provincia)
Ethnic Groups
Apaches
Comanches
Yngleses
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 020 ff. 221-223
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 020 ff. 221-223
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
2000034
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Diary of captain Luis Cazorla's expedition to southeast coast of Texas.

Serial Number
041-00358
Author(s)
Cazorla, Luis (Capitan)
Date
11-01-1772
Documentation
Bahia del Espiritu Santo. November 1, 1772. 4p. Informe. Signed.
Summary
Account of Cazorla's expedition to southeast coast of Texas to search for English that are illegaling trading arms and other goods and who are cutting wood for houses. Cazorla finds no direct evidence of English traders, though he does find Indians with English guns. He finds some French and black traders whom he arrests. He finds remains of a wrecked Spanish or French vessel. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987)
Persons
Ripperda, Baron de
Cazorla, Luis
Dutrive (French Arms Trader)
Places
Bexar, San Antonio de (Presidio)
Orcoquiza
Trinidad, Rio de la
San Jacinto (Rio)
Guadalupe, Rio de
Colorado (Rio)
Nechas (Rio)
Nuevo Orleans
Ethnic Groups
Yngleses
Carancaguaces
Cocos
Vidais
Jaranames
Texas
Apaches
Orcoquizas
Atacapas
Negros
Franceses
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 020 ff. 219-220
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 020 ff. 219-220
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
2000033
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Account of relations with diverse Indian groups in Texas and Luisiana.

Serial Number
041-00357
Author(s)
Ripperda, Baron de (Gobernador)
Date
12-03-1772
Documentation
San Antonio de Bexar. December 3, 1772. 4p. Letter. Signed.
Summary
Ripperda details relations with various Indian groups and their inter-tribal relations as well. Notes detrimental impacts of English and French arms trading with enemy nations. States that it would be a very unwise policy to disarm friendly nations of north as it would make them enemies of Spanish and them to arms trade of English and their sphere of influence. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987).
Persons
Ripperda, Baron de
Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria
Cazorala, Luis (Capitan)
Mezieres, Anthanasio de
Santo (Capitan Texas)
Places
Bexar, San Antonio de (Presidio)
Adaes (Presidio)
Luisiana
Natchidogches
Apeluza
Trinidad (Rio)
Misuri (Rio)
Espiritu Santo (Mision)
Ethnic Groups
Jaranames
Yngleses
Franzeses
Texas
Apaches
Vidays
Tavayas
Panis-Mahas
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 020 ff. 217-218
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 020 ff. 217-218
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
2000032
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Letter detailing need for establishment of a presidio in north.

Serial Number
041-00345
Author(s)
Ripperda, Baron de (Gobernador)
Date
08-29-1772
Documentation
San Antonio de Bexar. August 29, 1772. 6p. Letter. Signed.
Summary
Ripperda argues for need of a presidio in north. Enemy tribes are well-supplied by French; Vidays receive arms from French and in turn supply Apache. The Comanche are raiding cattle and horses. Account of peace efforts by Mezieres. (T. Cederstrom, February 1987)
Persons
Ripperda, Baron de
Bucareli y Ursula, Antonio Maria
Mezieres, Anthanasio de
Jesus Maria, Abad de
Santo
Places
Bexar, San Antonio (Presidio)
Espiritu Santo (Presidio)
Natchidoches (Puesto)
Adaes (Presidio)
Nacodogches (Mision)
Vrazos, los (Rio)
Luisiana (Provincia)
Nueva Orleans (Ciudad)
Francia (Pais)
Paris (Ciudad)
Ethnic Groups
Tancaves
Jaranames
Vidays
Apaches
Texas
Franceses
Tavacanas
Cadodachos
Comanches
Yngleses
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 020 ff. 195-198
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 020 ff. 195-198
Language
Spanish
Notes
Note from Vol. 20 compiler on frame 198 that author is requesting establishment of a presidio.
Reference Number
2000020
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Commentaries of fiscal on Riperda's proposal to trade arms with Indians in Texas.

Serial Number
041-00334
Date
00-00-0000
Documentation
Mexico. July 31, 177?. 6p. Consulta.
Summary
Commentaries and opinions of fiscal about proposals of Riperda to trade weapons with Indians of Texas. Riperda claims it is only way to keep them from dealing with French and English. Fiscal questions peacefulness and loyalty of Indian groups in question and notes that their barbarous way of life (hunting and trapping) is not conducive to christianization or peaceful relations with Spaniards. Recommends strongly that they be settled and taught agriculture. (T. Cederstrom, October 1986)
Persons
Riperda, Baron de
Areche (Fiscal?)
Places
Misisipi (Rio)
Luysiana
Misuri (Rio)
Nuevo Mexico
Texas
Ethnic Groups
Cadodachos
Ingleses
Franceses
Apaches
Osages
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 020 ff. 170-173
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 020 ff. 170-173
Language
Spanish
Notes
Note on last page by compiler of Vol. 20 that exp. 4 concludes with this document.
Reference Number
2000009
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