Diaz to Urrea letter-indian unrest.

Serial Number
041-02368
Title
Diaz to Urrea letter-indian unrest.
Author(s)
Diaz, Juan (Fray)
Date
10-24-1771
Documentation
Purissima concepcion de Caborca. October 24, 1771. 5p. Letter. Copy. Photostat.
Summary
Describes unrest of Indians district, attributed to three causes-1) transhumance lifestyle; 2) theft of cattle, horses under pretext of hunting, wild food gathering; 3) persistence of concubinage, especially among Pitiquenos. States Indians remain in desert even when sick, necessitating lengthy journeys to administer sacraments. says Pitic Indians most rebellious. (T. Sheridan, 1976)
Persons
Diaz, Juan (Padre)
Urrea, Bernardo de
Places
Pitic
Caborca
Ethnic Groups
Pitiquenos
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 093 ff. 347-349
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 093 ff. 347-349
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
9300073
Rights
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