Report on peace efforts with various Indian groups and effectiveness of such efforts. Texas

Serial Number
041-00362
Title
Report on peace efforts with various Indian groups and effectiveness of such efforts. Texas
Author(s)
Menchaca, Luis Antonio (Capitan)
Date
04-19-1773
Documentation
San Antonio de Bexar. April 19, 1773. 16p. Letter. Signed
Summary
Two letters from Luis Antonio Menchaca, captain of San Antonio de Bexar presidio, reporting on peace efforts with different Indian groups. Menchaca doubts their effectiveness. Reports on illegal arm trading with Indians and efforts to combat it. Various accounts of livestock and horse thieving. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987)
Persons
Menchaca, Luis Antonio
O'conor, Hugo
Ripperda, Baron de
Gonzales, Jose
Mezieres, Antanasio de
Ramirez, Pedro
Menchaca, Joseph
Vigotes
Pacheco
Places
Bexar, San Antonio de (Presidio)
Fernando, San (Villa)
Colorado (Rio)
San Joseph (Mision)
San Sabas (Rio)
Ethnic Groups
Texas
Vidais
Taguacanes
Taguayas
Comanches
Quichais
Quichita
Yscanes
Nadacos
Tancahues
Jaranames
Yerbipiames
Cocos
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 020 ff. 238-245
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 020 ff. 238-245
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
2000037
Rights
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