Letters of governor Fayni to viceroy Bucareli with draft responses and related letter to O'conor

Serial Number
041-01058
Title
Letters of governor Fayni to viceroy Bucareli with draft responses and related letter to O'conor
Author(s)
Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria
Fayni, Josef
Date
03-27-1773
Date
04-21-1773
Documentation
Mexico/Durango. March 27 - April 21, 1773. 13p. Letter, drafts. Original, signed
Summary
Concerns assignment of regular dragoons to province; notes include details on; secret Tarahumara-Apache alliance; march of detachments of dragoons from Mexico City to Nueva Vizcaya to serve in frontier defense; logistical needs of dragoons; their provision with fresh mounts through purchases from frontier haciendas; steps taken to satisfy their need for beds, lighting and firewood; their diversion from O'Conor's expedition being staged in Chihuahua city, to Valle de San Bartholome; and transfer of criminals to viceregal capital. (J. Williams, March 1987)
Persons
Fayni, Jose
O'conor, Hugo
Fayni, Josef
Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria
Places
Nueva Vizcaya
Durango
Mexico
Sayaguilpan (Pueblo)
Guichiapan (Jurisdiccion)
Guadalajara
Chihuahua
San Bartholome (Valle)
Ethnic Groups
Taraumares
Apaches
Military Groups
Regimento de Dragoones de Mexico
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 043 ff. 028-038
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 043 ff. 028-038
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
4300006
Rights
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