Will (Testament)

(D. Uhlman, July 1988)

(J. Tapia, may, 1988).

(J. Tapia, may, 1988).

Pineda reports his concern of Apaches because conditions of terrain favorable for their raids; also informs having sent an informe on condition of presidio's troops, weapons, and horses. Other documents deal with arrival of vando concerning military wills. (J. Tapia, may, 1988).

(J. Tapia, July, 1987).

Ugarte informs Flores of Ansa's death and suggests Medina as temporary comandante de Armas de Sonora, and Romeu to occupy position permanently. Medina informs Ugarte his disposition to give Ansa's widow, Regina, the inheritance. Ugarte approves decision and temporarily gives him Ansa's position. On letter of January 16 Flores approves appointment of Romeu as long as he maintains old salary. On January 30 Flores states that Romeu's illness of relajamiento de tripas makes him unfit for position in Sonora. (J. Tapia, July, 1987).

Letter from Croix to Mayorga concerning claims filed by heirs of Rivera y Moncada and his soldiers killed by the Yumas. Heirs seeking to recover the salaries paid in money to the soldiers that fell into the hands of the Yumas when they were massacred. (G. Lavalley, April 1988)

Series of concise letters between Nava, Arrillaga and virrey covering collection of Alcavala, moving capital of Sonora from Arispe to Ures, retirement of Urrutia, establishment of new schools and universities in California, prohibition of exchange of currency between Nueva Espana and Spain, birth of Infante Felipe Maria Francisco, and dispute over inheritance left by Luis Cazorla. Documents without much specific detail, with many merely confirming receipt of earlier letters. (A. Tukey, August 1988)

Series or concise letters between Nava and virrey covering postponment of military expedition headed by Bringas, petition by prisoners' wives for visitation rights, division of Cazorla's assets upon his death, depletion of Mineral resources in Sonora, petition by ministers of Caxas de Pachuca for salary raise, peace talks with Lipanes in San Fernando, establishment of mission near Parage del Refugio, petition by real hacienda employees for 7 hour work day, and reassignment of various administrators. (A. Tukey, August 1988)

Cazorla's death leaves vacant post--discussion of merits of possible replacements for capitancy of Bahia, with Cortes named by viceroy. Concerns funds provided for company of Monclova for transport costs in Ugalde's last campaign. Death of Tupson capitan Soler who left no will--Nava takes precautions in verifying inventory of Soler's possessions. Concerns 3 Santa Cruz soldiers' murder of 2 peaceful Chiricahuis and their punishment and transfer. Concerns post of 1st Alferez in Nuevo Santander and company's need for replacement resulting in transfer of personnel and appropriate salary. Concerns conflict about control of troop movement between governor of Nuevo santande and Nava. (L. L. Woodward, June 1988)