Weapons

Documents concern new order from Cruillas about the new way for requesting gunpowder. Captains should include a memorial describing the ways and quantities in which gunpowder has been used. Mention that at end of every year, left over gunpowder given to soldiers who sell it. Cruillas does not approve of this. In other documents there is some mention of campaigns against Pimas and Seris. (J. Tapia, April, 1988)

Document discusses new method for requesting gunpowder for presidios. Viceroy concern that some habits of soldiers are wasteful, and may be difficult to change. Reports amount of gunpowder given to presidios. (J. Tapia, may 1988)

(J. Tapia, April, 1988)

Possible enemy ship seen in the coast. Soldiers are sent to investigate. Mention it is possibly from England since two countries are at war. Expeditions against Indians suspended until further notice. In Culiacan troop is being formed to protect the coast from attack. Weapons and gunpowder being collected. Also mention that due to an epidemic some soldiers cannot be of much assistance. (J. Tapia, April, 1988).

Series of testimonies regarding charges leveled against Joseph Gonzalez by his men of adultery, failure to instruct soldiers in proper use of weapons, mistreatment of soldiers and their wives, and public drunkenness. Very repititous. (A. Tukey, July 1988)

Concerns military supplies delivered to Buenavista. List of salaries for military personnel. Deduction of montepios militares from oro comun. Accounting and readjustments of salaries is made.

Concerns salaries paid to military officials and soldiers from Buenavista. List of weapons given to presidio (Espadas, Lanzas, escopetas, fusiles, medias Lunas and bayonetas). Notice is given that weapons and gunpowder were received in Buenavista. (M. Marroquin. September, 1988)

Concerns military activity in Sonora, mostly involving Altar; including; campaigns and raids by rebel Indians and Apaches; negotiations; military support for Cieneguilla; missionary instruction; detachment at Santa Ana; naming of Crespo as governor; naming of O'Conor as military commander; inspection at Altar; Anza's campaigns and mission to Terrenate; Gila Pima's victory over Apaches; Tiburones request for peace and settlement near Pitic; creation of Chihuahua city reserve by O'Conor; missionary death at Carrizal; attack at Saric; campaigns of Galvez; reflections on strategic problems; death of Sastre and Father Gil; trial of Gil's murderer; problems of Vildosola at Terrenate; effect of new regulation (1772). These documents include an interesting diary and related Padron of Indians surrendering under jubirilirci, that include much info on social organization, language, motivation for surrender, and methods used by the Spanish to negotiate with Indians. (J. Williams, September 1987)

Fragment of a document related to a decree on the provision of armorers at presidios. (J. Williams, September 1987)

Concerns problems of supply and transfer of men to Terrenate following their participation in the Elizondo expedition; includes a set of account records noting purchases of weapons; cloth; buttons; other accoutrements; personal items; religious paraphernalia; these records often include place of purchase and seem to be countersigned by the deliverer; introductory note considers problems caused by Vildosola; these documents are of the first level of importance for the economic history of northern Sonora. (J. Williams, September 1987)