Weapons

Cachupin meets with Comanche leaders after sending them Comanche women prisoners as ambassadors of peace prior to Comanches-Spanish peace talks; Cachupin relays scenario of negotiation with Comanches in which he lays down the rules to them, they mention previous governors' atrocities against them, and he promises such things will happen no more; very interesting document. (D. J. McClelland, January 1989)

Zeballos' petition to be Armero at puerto de San Blas. Includes letters from Hixosa, others supporting his petition. Zeballos requests 75 pesos per month salary; only 40 per month approved (R. Gomez, October 1989).

Collection of short documents sent to the fiscal de la real hacienda concerning Vaamonde prior to his designation as Sayula when he was Alcalde mayor of this jurisdiction; approval of the designation of military officials proposed by him; and the investigation of his economic situation and debts with the real hacienda. (A. Nielsen, October 1989)

New accusations against Vaamonde are raised in a confidential frontier, gambling. Anonymous vecinos of Monterrey ratify these charges and Argue that all the evidence Vaamonde presented in his favour (ff.7-38) was written by people who owed him money as a result of gambling. The viceroy warns Vaamonde that unless he presents satisfactory explanation, he will be removed from his post. He also urges Vaamonde to go to Punta de Lampazos and take care of the military company personally. In his reply, Vaamonde reviews the law in force regarding the place where officers must reside and describes the arms he needs to equip the company in his charge. (A. Nielsen, September 1989)

After death of Zumaran, Orozco named master Armorer for Nueva Vizcaya. Debate on whether perote contract (for manufacture) should go to Orozco or Puche. Ff.194-197 are bids by Orozco, Puche listing types of weapons, prices for each, prices for cleaning, repair. Orozco wins bid. Job, salary described on F.210. (A. Dean, August 1989)

(A. Dean, August 1989)

Governor Gonzales Santianez brought order from Croix in 1769 regarding treasury administration implicating his role in administering funds for compania de Caballeria of colony. First six months have been paid for this year's company subsistence. Provides names of alfereces to whom funds paid, including uses for uniforms, arms, and salaries. (L. L. Woodward, October 1988)

Repetitious Series of testimonies pertaining to case against Gonzalez Santianes for failing to contain Indian depredations robbery and murder against small Villas and Ranchos. Notes that Texas Indians seem particularly well provisioned with powder, munitions and guns, perhaps supplied by foreign power(S). Includes undetailed account of discovery of unspecified number of English or French victims of Indian raid near Rio Grande. Includes Series of testimonies of conditions of extreme poverty that Indian raids against livestock have caused. Inhabitants of Villa Mier petition for exemption of payment of Alcabala taxes as Indian raids have left the town destitute. Much discussion by officials on whether to Lower Alcabala for entire province. Includes lists of horses stolen from various towns in area. (A. Tukey, July 1989)

Concerns Series of letters giving notices of taxes, military actions against Indians, congratulations to officials for successful campaigns, soldiers from fronteras being exempted from paying taxes, reports on the status of military forces asked, charts reporting military status in Nuevo Santander (report includes ammunition, food, weapons, mules, horses, clothing, etc). Diaries of activities held with several military companies. Diary of activities done in Aguaverde (chart shows civil, military and religious personnel in presidio, also shows number of sick people). Diary of military operation in Monclova. Series of testimonies given by witnesses of confrontation with Indians. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Concerns conflict between Sierragorda and Serna who was fired and had his properties confiscated. Notice of prohibition of gambling and drinking. Transference of weapons to Monterrey. Complaints made against Vaamonde who is Charged with debts to government. Deductions are made to Vaamonde's salaries. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)