Serial Number
300-01068
Title
Domingo Cabello (gobernador) to de Croix (comandante general). Concerns location of seat of new bishopric of Nuevo Leon.
Author(s)
Cabello, Domingo (Gobernador)
Date
11-10-1779
Documentation
Bexar. November 10, 1779. 11p. Letter. Original. Signed. Dct August 6, 1779.
Summary
Cabello favours Linares over Santa Rosa because there are hostile Indians in Santa Rosa area. Referring to documents concerning the question (Croix to Cabello August 6, 1779), he states that there is enough water and fertile soil in Linares area as well as enough forests to maintain a sizeable population. He mentions that there are already 250 people at Linares. He also states that the issue is a very controversial one with the public. (R. Graham) (1979)
Persons
Cabello, Domingo (Gobernador)
De Croix (Comandante General)
Places
Bexar
Texas (Provincia)
Nuebo Reyno de Leon (Cathedral)
Linares (Ciudad)
Santa Rosa (Valle)
Coahuila (Provincia)
Santander (Colonia)
Santa Rosa (Valle)
Camacno (Rio)
Linares (Paraje)
Pabillo (Rio)
Ethnic Groups
Lipanes
Mescaleros
Jilenos
First Location
AZU Film 4615 rl. 013 fr. 0646-0652
Original Location
TXU, Austin, Thc-Ba, rl. 013 fr. 0646-0652
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
6581
Rights
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