Correspondence between Villaverde, virrey re: routine issues of administration of presidio of Cerro Gordo.

Serial Number
041-02434
Title
Correspondence between Villaverde, virrey re: routine issues of administration of presidio of Cerro Gordo.
Author(s)
Villaverde, Manuel de (Capitan)
Virrey
Date
06-15-1767
Date
04-27-1770
Documentation
Cerro gordo. July 22, 1767 through April 27, 1770. 42pp. Letters, ordenes. Signed, drafts.
Summary
Villaverde informs virrey of his compliance with Rubi's orders receipt of viceregal order stipulating payment of cash wages to presidio officers, viceregal approval of appointments or dismissals of officers; makes humble request for funds (05-29-'68); acknowledges receipt of order stipulating military assistance be rendered to Cuellar (05-29-'68); reiterates need for funds (04-29-'68 & 02-04-'69); virrey acknowledges request, and states that monies will be sent promptly (06-11-'68 & 02-25-'69); Villaverde assures compliance with orders given by visitador general Galvez, requests mail be sent via Durango, not Potosi (08-31-'69); informs virrey of governor's order that Villaverde follow no mandate except governor's or virrey's, and requests virrey's response (12-30-'69); virrey states that Villaverde to follow orders given by Galvez and Cuellar (04-27-'70). (J. H. Ochs, July 1988)
Persons
Villaverde, Manuel de (Capitan)
Virrey
Aguero, Carlos de (Gobernador)
Torija, Fernando (Corregidor)
Oca, Manuel de
Rubi, Marques de (Mariscal de Campo)
Croix, Marques de (Virrey)
Cuellar, Lope de (Capitan de Infanteria)
Places
Nueva Vizcaya
Cerro Gordo (Presidio)
Chiguagua (Villa)
San Buenaventura (Valle)
San Luis
Durango
Guajuquilla (Presidio)
Military Groups
Cerro Gordo, Compania Volante de
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 095 ff. 241-262
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 095 ff. 241-262
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
9500033
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