(R. Davis) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Relates the cost of the visits of the Vidais and Taboayazes. Also discusses the rivalries between the various tribes. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Due to ill health, brought on by hard work, and to bad luck, Cabello asks to be relieved of his duties, thus allowing him to die in peace. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Six Vidai Indians presented themselves to Cabello in Bexar to thank him for the recent gifts offered to the Vidais and their friends. In the presidio at the time were the enemies of the Vidais, the Taboayazes and the Guachitas. Cabello was surprised at how friendly they treated each other. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Reports on a meeting with 27 Indians from the northern tribes to thank him for naming Guersec their capitan. The ceremony includes the smoking of the pipe. They also complain about trouble with the huae Indians, who were once their friends but are now their enemies. Cabello then talks about Indian unrest in general. (M. Bowman) (1980)

In addition to discussing the distribution of the gifts, Cabello talks about the cost of the gifts. (M. Bowman) (1980)

For the good of his subjects who need Negro slaves for agriculture and mining, the king has reduced the tax on slaves entering America. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Abolishes the practice of branding Negro slaves on the forehead and shoulders when entering a port city. This distinguished them from the illegally imported slaves. Also requires that the branding irons be returned. (M. Bowman) (1980)