Serial Number
041-02142
Title
Letters from Tienda to Cruillas concerning presence of ship along coast.
Author(s)
Tienda de Cuervo, Joseph (Gobernador)
Date
10-15-1762
Documentation
Horcasitas. October 15, 1762. 14p. Letters. Originals. Signed.
Summary
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).
Persons
Tienda de Cuervo, Joseph (Gobernador)
Cruillas, Marques de (Virrey)
Vildosola, Gabriel de (Capitan)
Gandarilla, Estevan (Capitan)
Mollinedo, Miguel Carlos (Capitan)
Places
Horcasita, San Miguel de
Culiacan (Provincia)
Ceupta, Bahia de (Paraje)
Soquititan
Hornos (Cavo)
Asia
Inglaterra
Fronteras (Presidio)
Terrenate (Presidio)
Cerro Prieto
Mazatan
Veracruz
Sinaloa (Villa)
Guadalaxara (Audiencia)
Ethnic Groups
Seris
Pimas
Ingleses
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 086 ff. 151-158 exp. 2
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 086 ff. 151-158 exp. 2
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
8600014
Rights
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