Taxes

Concerns present military crisis of Nueva Vizcaya; describes settlements; enemy raids; economic decline (in cattle and in mining); reflection on nature of war, emphasizing its cruelty, death and destruction; goods taken by Apaches (clothing livestock and tobacco); actions of Galvez in defense of province; shortage of charcoal, water in mines; Apaches strategy and tactics; many advantages enemy enjoys; their clothing, crops, campaign logistics and weapons (bow, lance, Shields, Cueras and use of guns); comments on Apache scalp dance; describes Chihuahua garrison; prospects of new campaign; need for recruits; notes many non-Indian fighting duties of presidios; reflects consequences of relocations; proposes new presidio sites; considers hard life of soldado de Cuera; his equipment; problems of pay; revenue from tobacco monopoly; Bucareli sends word that he has called council of war to evaluate situation in detail (J. Williams, may 1987)

Series of concise letters between Nava and viceroys conde de Revilla Gigedo and marques de Branciforte covering appointment of Fernandez Cosio as Ensayador de Caxas de Rosario; collection of Alcavala, gunpowder, tobacco, and playing card taxes in Arispe; reassignment of several Lower level administrative personnel; petition by Portillo for position in Caxas de Guadalaxara (includes resume of previous employment);criteria for awarding military retirement benefits; and welcoming of Branciforte as new viceroy. Documents devoid of specific detail, many merely acknowledging receipt of previous letters. (A. Tukey, August 1988)

Documents deal with Croix's requests to increase number of soldiers in Coahuila's presidios and formation of 2 comapanias volantes. discussion that money would be provided by rentas de arbitrios, Tabaco, Polvora, y Naypes. these administrative offices will be refunded by real Caja de Durango and San Luis Potosi. mention that a record should be kept of all monetary transactions. (J. Tapia, March, 1988)

Series of lengthy documents dealing with formation of comandancia general del Poniente and comandancia general del oriente; Nueva Vizcaya belongs to Former, Coahuila to latter. Most documents concern whether Parras and Saltillo belong to Nueva Vizcaya or to Coahuila. Jurisdiction of Parras and Saltillo are important for proper collection of taxes and payment of media anata. other documents deal with requests from local municipal officials as to whether they should obey orders from Diaz de Hortega or Fueros. Some officials are threatened with imposition of fines if they do not follow orders from Fueros or Diaz de Hortega. Misunderstandings occur because prior to separation of two comandancias, Parras and Saltillo fell under jurisdiction of Nueva Vizcaya, and later were placed under Coahuila. (J. Tapia, February 1988)

Concerns increasing sales tax by 2 and maintaining privilege of exemption of reventa. Virrey grants pardon for several imprisoned smugglers. Serna and Echeagaray reprimanded and released from prison by Castro. says needs housing for soldiers since shacks are subject to fire. Also, primera compania needs additional storage. Includes letter from guerra relating troop movement. says Camoteros are friendly but can't be convinced to aggregate to nearby mission. Suggests construction of new mission. Lack of soldiers prevents campaigns against Apaches. Suggests building bastion at presidio for more protection. Castro mentions formal recognition of Texas' Mineral wealth. Concerns annual report of recent measures taken to increase population, agriculture and roads. Concerns proper treatment and relations with Lipanes. Castro delegates request by virrey for audit of guerra and Serna's expenses to San Maxent. Includes San Maxent's evaluation and documentation of expenses. Acknowledges orders for building school in Granada, relieving governors of responsibility of paying Media anata and prohibiting minting of coins. (M. Dannemiller, October 1988)

Letters and oficios to Vidal during 1789;including assignment of troops and officers to certain locations; Rentas mensuales of primera compania; libranzas and money to be sent to officers; monthly revistas of companias; fighting with Indians, number killed; balancing of accounts, including itemized list of cargo and data; Series of near illegible letters mentioning licencias, horses, mules, Cavallada lost and plans to recover; concerning Baamonde and finances; correspondence regarding disruptions caused by Urrutea, taken prisoner by military. (L. Kerr, June 1988)

Oficios and letters concerning: request to increase number of cattle and horses at missions where Indian populations greatest; troop lodgings; almacen de polvora; desertion; letters of introduction; relacion about ramos de real hacienda de Nuevo Santander, individuals employed and salaries; concerning Indians of Horcasitas; military organization and activities, their rationale; recommendation and assignment of libranza; actions taken in non-military death of officer, compania; monthly revista and diario of military activities, including actions of Indians around Croix; oficios and letters concerning: financial statement, including money from various taxes; tanambres in and around Llera; caja de San Luis. (L. Kerr, June 1988)

(A. Dell'acqua, December 1987)

Indians attack 3 Ranchos near Naro, that have been abandoned. Indians killed 2 Spaniards and 2 friendly Indians near Rosalia. Sibubapas killed 5 people in Cangrejos. Apaches raid Terrenate killing 2 soldiers, 1 Vecino, and taking 8 horses. Seris killed 2 people, took cattle in Opodepe. Anza attacked them killing several, recovering 32 cows. Indians killed people in Tuchiqui and Ures. Discussion of Alvarado's letter dealing with proper administration of taxes from Sinaloa and Sonora. (J. Tapia, July, 1987).

F. E028 is cover sheet for Series of documents concerning problems in administration of tobacco taxes at Arispe and Rosario. Ff.e029-e030 is letter from comandante-general to viceroy concerning shortage of funds from tax. Mentions need for funds to pay troops. Ff.e031-e033 is letter from comandante-general to directors of tobacco tax concerning problem. Ff.e034-e035 is letter from directors concerning policy in response to Ugarte's letter. F.e036 is letter from Mexico regarding policy, including orders concerning collection of taxes. F.e037 is letter from Rosario to Mexico acknowledging these orders. Ff.e038-e039 is letter from directors to viceroy concerning situation. Ff.e040-e042 are drafts of letters from viceroy(?) To various officials concerning remission of taxes. (W. Copas, March 1988)