Letters to Ripperda re: presidio defense and arms.

Serial Number
041-02580
Title
Letters to Ripperda re: presidio defense and arms.
Author(s)
Virrey(?)
Date
07-24-1770
Documentation
N.p. July 24,1770. 10p. Letters. Originals.
Summary
Concerns arguments against use of 300 French hunters from Louisiana to fight Apaches. Force instead to be made of Adaes troops, mission Indians and vecinos. 400 miners request presidio but must seek help of other presidios. Refusal of troops and canons. Shipment of guns, powder and bullets for vecinos' defense.
Persons
Ripperda, Baron de
Llanos de Nergara, Elisco
Places
Luisiana
Bexar (Presidio)
San Fernando (Villa)
Nuevo Orleans
Adaes (Presidio)
Horcoquiza
San Sava
San Antonio
Almagres (Lomeria)
Ethnic Groups
Franceses
Apaches
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 100 ff. 038-042 exp. 1
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 100 ff. 038-042 exp. 1
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
10000006
Rights
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