Serial Number
040-00684
Title
Bernardo de Urrea al Juan de Pineda. Letter concerning best locations for garrisons against rebel Indians.
Author(s)
Urrea, Bernardo de
Date
03-23-1767
Documentation
Santa Gertrudis del Altar. March 23, 1767. 3p. Letter. Signed.
Summary
Urrea responds to Pineda's request for suggestions concerning impeding campaign against rebels. States that while reestablishment of San Jose de Guaymas a good idea, the place is too arid to support a garrison with horses. Belin much better site. Pitiqui (Pitic) excellent location for garrison- has all soldiers need except beans. (T. Sheridan) (1980)
Persons
Urrea, Bernardo de (Capitan)
Pineda, Juan de (Teniente Coronel)
Places
Guaymas (San Jose de)
Belen (Pueblo)
Pitiqui
Ethnic Groups
Pimas
Seris
First Location
AZU Film 3321 rl. 005
Original Location
AGN, Mexico, Historia.
Language
Spanish
Publication Reference
Documentos Para la Historia de Mexico, Series 4, no. 1, ff. 192-194
Batch Reference Number
5076
Rights
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