Transportation (Maritime)

(R. Davis) (1979)

Report of circumstances of wreck and condition of crew and ship and request for orders from the viceroy. (R. Davis) (1979)

Correspondence between presidio captains and viceroy and governor concerning shipwreck of English vessel two friends, and an inventory of its goods and correspondence of James Sherman, an English merchant, commending Baron Ripperda for good treatment. (R. Davis) (1979)

(R. Davis) (1979)

Cruillas orders governor Martos y Navarrete to give all necessary support to Coronel Diego Ortiz Parrilla's expedition to explore the Yslas Blancas. (R. Davis) (1979)

Viceroy Cruillas says has received governor Martos letters protesting sending aid to Bexar, the removal of San Agustin de Ahumada, exploration of Texas coast and need for missionization of tehuacana Indians. (R. Davis) (1979)

Viceroy writes to governor that he has received report on wreck of ship off of la Bahia. (R. Davis) (1979)

Concerns proposed expedition to Cerro Prieto to attack Seri, Pima rebels there. Corbalan describes Cerro Prieto, noting its rugged terrain, and many thickets (malezas) impeding movement. States Seris, Pimas live in canyons there. Vividly describes hardships such a military campaign would entail, especially for european soldiers unaccustomed to desert. Indian guerrilla tactics. Notes need for 200 soldiers- 100 dragones, 100 Infanteria, 300 Opata auxiliaries, 200 Yaqui auxiliaries. Opatas called muy fiel, and los mejores Guerreros despues de los Jovas. Yaquis to serve primarily as laborers. Feels 150 soldiers can be secured from six Sonora presidios, especially those of Altar, Buenavista and San Miguel, since Fronteras, Tubac, Terrenate have to guard against Apache. Total expedition to consist of 1050 men- 550 Spaniards (200 infantry, the rest cavalry, including 200 Milicianos), 300 Indian auxiliaries. Soldiers cautioned to treat Indian auxiliaries well. 200 men to be sent in Canoas to Tiburon to cut off rebel retreat, rest of troops to surround, penetrate Cerro Prieto. Discusses procurement of food supplies, other necessities. Describes problem of finding enough ships to bring troops from Matanchel, Acapulco to Guaymas. States pearl boats may be used, but no saber con puntualidad el numero de los sugetos que hacen Este trafico. describes benefits- both material, spiritual, to be gained from Seri, Pima reduccion. Excellent overview of preparations for military campaign. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

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