Spanish-French Relations

Order from the Cortes' (consejo de Regencia) concerning provision for the administration of the property of Spaniards imprisoned in France; the appointment of an agent to administer the property in the Cases of those who have no one to do so, etc... (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

With the increasing threat to the Spanish realm from foreign subversive forces and agents, and the defection of some groups within, the need for greater vigilance and zeal in seeking out, pursuing and destroying the enemies of the realm, is exhorted. As an incentive, a royal decree exempts all military officials in active service from the payment of extraordinary contributions required by an earlier decree. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Letter to Pereyro requiring his presence in Santa Fe at the ceremonial swearing of allegiance to the suprema junta de regencia, which governs in the name of the king, Fernando Septimo. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Fray Vera can no longer administer San Geronimo de Taos. He seems to have an infirmity which makes him temperamentally unfit for the job, which requires someone with a more affable and persuasive personality, who can smooth relations with, and maintain the friendship and loyalty of the residents to Spanish rule. Again, a warning of the necessity for great vigilance in regard to the threat of subversion by Jose Napoleon's government, especially due to the province's proximity to Luisiana- plans for surveillance and apprehension of foreigners; use of espionage; importance of keeping friendship of Indians (especially the Comanches) through preferential treatment, gifts, etc... Detained and interrogated, Smith and his companions stick to their explanation that they are in the province solely for mercantile reasons. That, dissatisfied with English rule in Luisiana, they came to Nueva Mexico hoping to be granted tenancy and domicile. Also, reference to a letter, written in English, sent earlier on to the comandante general. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Royal order pertaining to the French invasion of Espana and ensuing events. Reference is made to the maltreatment of the people by the occupying forces; the armies of Spain's, English and portuguese allies (70,000 men); the liberation of certain regions from French control; the patriotic zeal of the Spanish people in repulsing the invasion of the hated French. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Circular letter to Alcaldes of seven towns, transmitting royal order of the previous December; reporting on the latest military operations in the Peninsular. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Salcedo warns of the threat that Napoleon's government Poses to the security of Spanish sovereignty in the Americas and of any foreigners in the province; the detention of any foreigners who cannot give satisfactory reasons for their presence in the province; the cultivation of the amity of the Indian nations through gifts and general munificence; the preparedness of the armed forces. Salcedo points out that this province is particularly vulnerable because of its proximity to Luisiana and its remoteness from the rest of the Spanish dominions. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Announcement of peace treaty with Great Britain and ireland. Statement on state of the war against the French. Statement on royal decree pertinent to the re-establishment of the antiguas Cortes. Order suspending a previous order which had abolished las ordenanzas y reglamentos ultimos de los reales cuerpos de artilleria E yngenieros de Espana E yndias. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Fray Vera writes a confidential letter to Manrique, informing him of secret meetings between Indians and others - some of whom may be americans or French. Some Indian boys have been threatened with death by their elders, to keep the meetings secret. Fray Vera is impressed by the measures taken by the suspected conspiracy to guard their meetings and to avoid being caught by surprise by any intruder. Fray Vera urges Manrique to take appropriate measures to avoid a possible uprising. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)