Serial Number
041-02500
Title
Letter from Ripperda to Bucareli concerning Indian raids.
Author(s)
Ripperda, Baron de
Date
05-26-1774
Documentation
Bexar. May 26, 1774. 4p. Letter. Signed.
Summary
Concerns Comanche raids: 1 - Description of how a group, after stealing horses, gave themselves up without violence. 2 - Description of how one Comanche was tricked and captured. 3 - Description of stampede caused by big group which, after stealing horses, escaped. Also describes unsuccessful chase of this group by Ripperda. (M. Vasquez, January 1988)
Persons
Ripperda, Baron de
Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria
Ruiz (Sargento)
Places
Bexar
Laredo
Nuevo Mexico
Missuri
Rio Grande (Presidio)
Agua Verde (Arroyo)
San Sabas (Rio)
Ethnic Groups
Comanches
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 099 ff. 029-031 exp. 1
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 099 ff. 029-031 exp. 1
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
9900011
Rights
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