Transportation

(thoric cederstrom) (1980)

Note to Alcalde mayor of Alburquerque of governor's S planned date of departure for Moqui campaign. (R. Davis) (1980)

Antonio Carrera, mulato Libre and Vecino of San Francisco de Chamacuero, Sues Rodrigo Antonio de Neyra, merchant and Vecino of San Phelipe, for payment of Fletes de ropa de generos de Castilla y de la tierra. Currera transported from Mexico City to San Phelipe includes inventory of freight Carrera carried. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Despite the title, these formal documents concern authorization from the Alcalde mayor for the despatch of the royal Quinto to Durango. The documents probably served both as orders and as certifications of compliance with the laws concerning the kings share of the metal extracted. Most are addressed to muleteers and owners of transport vehicles. (C. Needham) (1975)

(R. Perez) (1977)

The fathers visitor have not been entering 'autos de visita' in the mission records as they visit them. The muledrivers that transport 'limosnas' need to be supervised more closely, due to losses that have been occurring. (R. Perez) (1977)

Listing of supplies and materials used in repairing two ships used by California missions to transport supplies. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Concerns business affairs, including outfitting of two reguas from Matape area. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

An outline of the supply logistics of the mission and presidio of Loreto and the impact on the area if a proposal of one Sr. Ocio to found a Villa near the silver mine and begin a boat building effort was approved. Excellent description of California supply problems. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Documents deal with medicine supplies for Arispe's military Hospital; there is a detailed list of the type and quantity of supplies requested. Discussion that medicines should be bought from merchant who sells at lowest price. There is also mention that person in charge of transporting medicines request military escort from Chihuahua to Arispe. (J. Tapia, February 1988)