Serial Number
041-02245
Title
Correspondence between Fueros and viceroy about affairs at Cieneguilla mining site
Author(s)
Fueros, Pedro (Capitan)
and others
Date
12-24-1777
Date
01-20-1779
Documentation
Altar, Horcasitas. January 18, 1778 - January 20, 1779. 26p. Letters, drafts. Original. Signed/unsigned.
Summary
Fueros reports on mining operations at Cieneguilla and actions of Indians of region. Comments on how more tranquil since arrival of partida of troops. Reports on surrender of groups of Seris. cabecilla and his band still holding out. Discusses output of new Placeres, his attempt at inspiring workers to extract More, problem with Placeres being distant from him. Also mentions continuing problems with Apaches and suspension of monthly campaigns against them. Describes Indians clearing asequias to irrigate crops. Tiburones and Tepocas living in peace, planting their crops, and defending against Apaches. (S. Fiederlein, 5-6-87)
Persons
Fueros, Pedro (Capitan)
Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio (Virrey) (Fray)
Boquineto (Seri)
Croix, Teodoro (Comandante General)
Places
Pitic
Altar, Santa Gertrudis del (Presidio)
Cieneguilla (Placeres)
Horcasitas, San Miguel De
Ethnic Groups
Seris
Apaches
Tiburones
Tepocas
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 090 ff. 046-058
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 090 ff. 046-058
Language
Spanish
Notes
Related to earlier folios in this Volume
Reference Number
9000003
Rights
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Keywords
General Subjects