Serial Number
041-01369
Title
Correspondence from Lacomva to Castro concerning the activities of tercera compania in Nuevo Santander.
Author(s)
Lacomva, Claudio
Date
04-12-1791
Date
06-06-1791
Documentation
Laredo. April 12, 1791-June 6, 1791. 36p. Letters. Signed.
Summary
Lacomba writes Castro to confirm return of Ten soldiers to company as instructed. Relates status of company and company finances. Indicates need for money and horses. Requests instructions regarding transportation of company supplies and treatment of Lipanes. Concerns an order by Castro passed on to captain in Rio Grande allowing them to purchase supplies not available in Nuevo Santander and requests departure date for said mission. Later document explains that not enough available soldiers to begin trip on date sent by conde. Asks Castro to settle dispute with Cayetano regarding 34 mules chartered for mission. Acknowledges receipt of orders for company discipline. Bustamente recognized as captain of company upon arrival in Laredo. Passed on orders to him. (M. Dannemiller, September 1988)
Persons
Castro, Ramon de (Comandante General)
Lacomva, Claudio
Nava, Pedro de
Parra, Jose Cayetano de la
Dias de Bustamente, Jose
Sierra Gorda, Conde de la (Governador)
Places
San Fernando
Laredo
Rio Grande
Santa Rosa
Monclova
Ethnic Groups
Lipanes
Military Groups
Tercera Compania, Volante de
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 055 ff. 038-056 exp. 2
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 055 ff. 038-056 exp. 2
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
5500003
Rights
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Keywords
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