Letter of Herrera to Oviedo re: defense of Nueva Vizcaya Vizcaya.

Serial Number
041-01662
Title
Letter of Herrera to Oviedo re: defense of Nueva Vizcaya Vizcaya.
Author(s)
Herrera, Antonio
Date
07-31-1731
Documentation
Santa Cruz. July 31, 1731. 5p. Letter. Copy
Summary
Herrera comments on Rivera's inspection and new regulation of presidios (1729); notes his long service in region; effects of presidio garrison reductions; importance of presidio forces for regional security; abuse of soldier's being assigned duty as private labor force of commanders rather than as royal military troops. (J. Williams, may 1987)
Persons
Herrera, Antonio
Oviedo, Antonio (Fray)
Retana
Places
Mapimi (Presidio)
Cerro Gordo
Gallo
Jassapaque
Ethnic Groups
Taraumaras
Military Groups
Companias Volantes
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 069 ff. 203-205
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 069 ff. 203-205
Language
Spanish
Notes
Copy made by Antonio Bonilla, June 4, 1793, Mexico City
Reference Number
6900016
Rights
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