Military Life

Documents concerning presidios, and illness of Munoz.

Serial Number
041-01145
Title
Documents concerning presidios, and illness of Munoz.
Author(s)
Munoz, Manuel (Capitan)
Gil, Nicolas (Capitan)
Date
07-25-1770
Date
01-26-1786
Documentation
Durango, Chihuahua. July 25, 1770 - January 26, 1786. 52p. Letter, informe. Original, signed.
Summary
Munoz fills position at Julimes vacated by promotion of Gil to captain of Buenaventura. Munoz request his back salary so he can payoff his debt and maintain his soldiers. Presidios of Julimes, Cerrogordo, San Saba, and Santa Rosa are combined into presidio de la junta de los Rios del Norte y Conchos. Gil is unable to inform virrey about establishment of missions due to his distance from them, and short time he has been there. Munoz requests retirement to Reynosa due to illness with grade of Coronel, and salary of teniente Coronel. (D. Marksz, March 1987).
Persons
Vellido, Francisco (Teniente Coronel)
Munoz, Manuel (Teniente Coronel)
Galvez, Conde de
Rubio, Jose
Croix, Cavallero de (Comandante General)
Neve, Phelipe de (Comandante General)
Rengel, Jose Antonio (Comandante General)
Gil, Nicolas (Capitan)
Fernandez, Juan (Alferez)
Cano de los Rios, Juan Thomas (Theniente)
Galbez, Bernardo (Cavallero Comandante)
O'Conor, Hugo (Comandante General)
Cruillas, Marques de (Virrey)
Places
Buenaventura (Presidio)
Junta de los Rios (Presidio)
Reynosa (Villa)
Julimes (Presidio)
Norte (Rio)
Aguanueva
Botopilas (Real)
Principe (Presidio)
Carrizal (Presidio)
Norte (Presidio)
San Carlos (Presidio)
San Sabbas (Presidio)
Cohaguila (Provincia)
Buena Esperanza, Nuestra Senora de (Pueblo)
Coyame (Poblacion)
Chorreras, San Antonio de (Poblacion)
Ormiga (?), San Diego de (Poblacion)
Dolores (Poblacion)
San Geronimo (Poblacion)
Maxalca, San Marcos de (Poblacion)
Rubios, San Jose de (Poblacion)
Namiquipa, San Pedro Aleantara (Villa)
Guadalupe (Sierras)
Mobano Chiquito
Nueva Vizcaya (Provincia)
Conchos (Presidio)
Santa Rosa (Presidio)
Chiguagua, San Phelipe El Real de (Villa)
Amarillas, San Fernando de las
Julimes, San Antonio (Real Acampamento)
Cerrogordo (Presidio)
San Saba (Presidio)
Ethnic Groups
Apaches Gilenas
Apaches Mescaleros
Lipanes
Taraumaras
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 044 ff. 185-211
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 044 ff. 185-211
Language
Spanish
Notes
190 duplicated. Ff198-211 are out of order and/or incomplete.
Reference Number
4400009
UAIR Filtering Fields
Author Last Name
Munoz
Gil
Person Last Name
Vellido
Munoz
Galvez
Rubio
Croix
Neve
Rengel
Gil
Fernandez
Cano de los Rios
Galbez
O'Conor
Cruillas
Beginning Date Month
July
End Date Month
January
Beginning Date (repacked)
07-25-1770
End Date (repacked)
01-26-1786
Type
Text
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Letter of governor Fayni to viceroy Bucareli and draft response

Serial Number
041-01095
Title
Letter of governor Fayni to viceroy Bucareli and draft response
Author(s)
Fayni, Josef
Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria
Date
11-06-1773
Date
11-24-1773
Documentation
Mexico, Durango. November 6, 24, 1773. 6p. Letter, draft. Original, signed
Summary
Concerns Fayni's recent visit of inspection to frontier; he comments on conditions of militias and auxiliaries found at various towns, cities and haciendas; notes many isolated places; hardship of military service for frontiersmen; difficulty of reporting on operations; notes illiteracy of frontiersmen hombres rusticos que ni saben leer, ni son capazes de guardar semejante forma. (J. Williams, March 1987)
Persons
O'conor, Hugo (Comandante Inspector)
Fayni, Josef
Bucarlei y Ursua, Antonio Maria
Fayni, Joseph
Places
Nueva Vizcaya
Parras
Saltillo
Durango
Mexico
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 043 ff. 224-226
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 043 ff. 224-226
Language
Spanish
Notes
Out of order
Reference Number
4300043
UAIR Filtering Fields
Author Last Name
Fayni
Bucareli y Ursua
Person Last Name
O'conor
Fayni
Bucarlei y Ursua
Fayni
Beginning Date Month
November
End Date Month
November
Beginning Date (repacked)
11-06-1773
End Date (repacked)
11-24-1773
Type
Text
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Letter of governor Fayni to viceroy Bucareli and draft response

Serial Number
041-01077
Title
Letter of governor Fayni to viceroy Bucareli and draft response
Author(s)
Fayni, Josef
Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria (Frey)
Date
06-08-1773
Date
06-26-1773
Documentation
Mexico, Durango. May 8, 26, 1773. 16p. Letter, draft. Copy
Summary
Concerns implementation of royal regulation; Indian depredations; presidio transfers; problems of presidio relocations; reinforcement of Sonora presidios; secret alliance of Apaches and Tarahumares; peculiar characteristics of frontier warfare; military threat and power of enemy Indians; their indomitable speed and ferocity; presidio constructions; resulting dismal, tragic condition of province. (J. Williams, March 1987)
Persons
O'conor, Hugo
Fayni, Josef
Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria (Frey
Places
Nueva Vizcaya
Coaguila
Julimes (Presidio)
Cerro Gordo(Presidio)
San Saba (Presidio)
Santa Rosa (Presidio)
Monclova (Presidio)
Sonora
Terrenate
Tubac
Rio del Norte
Bolson
Chihuahua
Ethnic Groups
Apaches
Taraumares
Tarhumars
Military Groups
Dragones
Tropa Veteranas
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 043 ff. 103-111
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 043 ff. 103-111
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
4300025
UAIR Filtering Fields
Author Last Name
Fayni
Bucareli y Ursua
Person Last Name
O'conor
Fayni
Bucareli y Ursua
Beginning Date Month
June
End Date Month
June
Beginning Date (repacked)
06-08-1773
End Date (repacked)
06-26-1773
Type
Text
UAiR identifier
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Letter of governor Fayni to viceroy Bucareli with related letter of Zacarain to Fayni, and viceroy's draft response

Serial Number
041-01057
Title
Letter of governor Fayni to viceroy Bucareli with related letter of Zacarain to Fayni, and viceroy's draft response
Author(s)
Fayni, Josef
Zacarain, Luis Maria
Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria
Date
04-21-1773
Date
05-19-1773
Documentation
Real de Oro/Durango/Mexico. April 21 - May 19, 1773. 9p. Letter. Draft. Original. Signed.
Summary
Concerns Indian depredations around Valle de San Bartholome; includes notes on dangerous alliance of Tarahumaras with Apaches; a description of a foray under Zacarain who lead militia against barbarians; and a draft response by viceroy noting possible stationing of a flying company in area. Zacarain's account provides many interesting notes on combat; Apache customs; his expenses; use of Cueras by Indians; and poor condition of region resulting from enemy raids. (J. Williams, March 1987)
Persons
Fayni, Josef
Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria
Zacarain, Luis Maria
Places
Durango (Real)
Chihuahua
Mexico
Veracruz
Nueva Vizcaya
San Bartholome (Valle)
Ethnic Groups
Tarahumares
Apaches
Yaquis
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 043 ff. 023-027
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 043 ff. 023-027
Language
Spanish
Notes
Out of order
Reference Number
4300005
UAIR Filtering Fields
Author Last Name
Fayni
Zacarain
Bucareli y Ursua
Person Last Name
Fayni
Bucareli y Ursua
Zacarain
Beginning Date Month
April
End Date Month
May
Beginning Date (repacked)
04-21-1773
End Date (repacked)
05-19-1773
Type
Text
UAiR identifier
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Letter of Cravillo(?) to governor Fayni

Serial Number
041-01053
Title
Letter of Cravillo(?) to governor Fayni
Author(s)
Cravillo(?), Pedro Fermin
Date
06-11-1773
Documentation
San Miguel de las Bacas. June 11, 1773. 3p. Letter. Original signed.
Summary
Detailed account of recent Apache battle fought at San Miguel de las Bacas; includes many interesting notes on combat; weapons casualties and certain other aspects of daily life that relate to Indian wars. (J. Williams, March 1984)
Persons
Faini, Jose (Comandante General y Governador)
Barri, Felipe
Cravillo(?), Pedro Fermin (Bacheler)
Halgun, Antonio
Places
Nueva Vizcaya
Durango
Bacas, San Miguel de Las
Ethnic Groups
Apaches
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 043 ff. 001-002
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 043 ff. 001-002
Language
Spanish
Notes
Includes index to Vol. 43, folio 1 represents a title sheet, entire Volume represents a single expediente
Reference Number
4300001
UAIR Filtering Fields
Person Last Name
Faini
Barri
Cravillo
Halgun
Beginning Date Month
June
Beginning Date (repacked)
06-11-1773
Type
Text
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Reports from detachments.

Serial Number
041-00980
Title
Reports from detachments.
Author(s)
Ventura Moreno, Joseph (Teniente)
Posada, Diego
Lasso de la Vega, Miguel Maria
O'conor, Hugo
Date
04-03-1773
Date
02-12-1777
Documentation
Chihuahua, Zacatecas, Durango. April 3, 1773-February 12 1777. 80p. Letter, report. Original, signed, copy.
Summary
Periodic reports from leaders of destacamentos relating new events; most reports say nothing was happening. Copy of itinerary of one Destacamento listing pueblos and haciendas they were to visit from Fresnillo to Durango, and distances in Leguas. Complaints that regimiento spent more money because of high cost of maiz and maintenance of horses. Lasso de Vega is unable to make March to Chihuahua because he has too few horses and money. Posada reports illness of Montante in one report, and later says he is inutil para el real cervicio. (D. Marksz, February 1987)
Persons
Padilla, Joseph Cayetano (Soldado)
Croix, Caballero de (Comandante General)
Lasso de la Vega, Miguel Maria (Capitan)
O'Conor, Hugo (Comandante Inspector)
Ventura Moreno, Joseph (Teniente)
Borvolla, Francisco de (Capitan)
Aviler (?), Miguel de (Teniente Coronel)
Escorza, Manuel Antonio de (Tesorero)
Faymi, Josef (Governador)
Montante, Ramon (Dragon)
Riuadeneira, Miguel
Places
Carrizal (Presidio)
Chihuagua (Villa)
Puebla
Durango
Fresnillo (Real)
Dolores (Hacienda)
San Juan de Dios (Hospital)
Atotonilco
Sombrerete (Real)
Muleros (Hacienda)
Nombre de Dios
Punta (Hacienda)
Coahuila
Austria, San Fernando de (Villa)
Zacatecas
Conchos (Rio)
Cerro Gordo (Presidio)
San Bartholome
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 041 ff. 432-472
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 041 ff. 432-472
Language
Spanish
Notes
Ff. 438 and 448 incomplete.
Reference Number
4100014
UAIR Filtering Fields
Author Last Name
Ventura Moreno
Posada
Lasso de la Vega
Lasso de la Vega
Person Last Name
Padilla
Croix
Lasso de la Vega
O'Conor
Ventura Moreno
Borvolla
Aviler
Escorza
Faymi
Montante
Riuadeneira
Beginning Date Month
April
End Date Month
February
Beginning Date (repacked)
04-03-1773
End Date (repacked)
02-12-1777
Type
Text
UAiR identifier
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About salaries of el presidio del pilar and accusations against governor Reneros.

Serial Number
041-00895
Title
About salaries of el presidio del pilar and accusations against governor Reneros.
Author(s)
Lucero de Godoy, Juan (Sargento Mayor)
Sandoval Cerda Silva y Mendoza, Gaspar (Virrey)
Date
02-09-1689
Date
03-21-1689
Documentation
Passo del Norte. February 9, 1689. 310p. Auto. Peticion. Signed
Summary
Garrison of presidio del Pilar requests cancellation of letters of authority to collect salaries given under duress to Reneros Posada. Soldiers name Roldan to collect such salaries from Caja real in Zacatecas. Reneros Posada requests help from viceroy as Petris Cruzate interferes against Reneros Posada's claim. Investigation of claims by both parties is ordered by viceroy wh decides to pay salaries to soldiers and orders renero Posada to use courts independently of government interference to prosecute soldiers for monies owed. (A. Dell'acqua, may 1987)
Persons
Ladron de Guevara, Pedro (Capitan)
Lucero Godoy, Juan (Sargento Mayor)
Roque de Madrid (Mariscal de Campo)
Griego, Agustin
Reneros de Posada, Pedro (Gobernador)
Gironza Petris de Cruzate, Domingo (Gobernador)
Roldan, Andres (Capitan)
Larranaga, Gaspar
Gutierrez Carrera, Thomas (Capitan)
Cosme de la Campa, Juan (Alguacil)
Luna, Francisco
Bolivar y Mena, Luys
Canales, Francisco
Rosa, Nicolas de la
Sandoval Cerda y Silva y Mendoza, Gaspar (Virrey)
Places
Passo del Rio del Norte, Senora de Guadalupe (Pueblo)
Nuevo Mexico
Pilar, Nuestra Senora del (Presidio)
Zacatecas (Provincia)
Rio Verde (Provincia)
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 035 ff. 147-302
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 035 ff. 147-302
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
3500019
UAIR Filtering Fields
Author Last Name
Lucero de Godoy
Sandoval Cerda Silva y Mendoza
Person Last Name
Ladron de Guevara
Lucero Godoy
Roque de Madrid
Griego
Reneros de Posada
Gironza Petris de Cruzate
Roldan
Larranaga
Gutierrez Carrera
Cosme de la Campa
Luna
Bolivar y Mena
Canales
Rosa
Sandoval Cerda y Silva y Mendoza
Beginning Date Month
February
End Date Month
March
Beginning Date (repacked)
02-09-1689
End Date (repacked)
03-21-1689
Type
Text
UAiR identifier
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Letter from governor to viceroy concerning mission accomplishments and requesting leave from post as governor.

Serial Number
041-00811
Title
Letter from governor to viceroy concerning mission accomplishments and requesting leave from post as governor.
Author(s)
Gonzalez de Santianes, Vicente (Gobernador)
Date
10-06-1770
Date
11-15-1770
Documentation
Santander. November 15, 1770. 4p. Letter. Signed.
Summary
Concerns priests'fulfillment of mission duties: education of indians, religious functions. Mentions governor's previous request to leave office due to failing health, conflicts with local tribes. Contracts, uniforms to be sent to capital. Discovery of 30 veins of silver at Helquera. (L. Deatherage, July 1987)
Persons
Flores, Antonio
Barros, Juan Antonio (Fray)
Burtillo, Juan Joseph (Fray)
Picazo, Andres (Fray)
Gonzalez de Santianes, Vicente (Gobernador)
Croix, Marques de (Virrey)
Places
Rebilla
Mechoacan
Santo Evangelio
Zacatecas
Queretaro
San Luis Potosi
Helquera (Mina)
Tamualipas Vieja (Mina)
Guadalcazas (Mina)
San Nicolas (Mina)
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 031 ff. 294-299
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 031 ff. 294-299
Language
Spanish
Notes
Note on side of first page. Last page of letter, f. 0299, separated by ff. 0295-0298.
Reference Number
3100022
UAIR Filtering Fields
Person Last Name
Flores
Barros
Burtillo
Picazo
Gonzalez de Santianes
Croix
Beginning Date Month
October
End Date Month
November
Beginning Date (repacked)
10-06-1770
End Date (repacked)
11-15-1770
Type
Text
UAiR identifier
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Letters from governor to virrey concerning job transfer.

Serial Number
041-00792
Title
Letters from governor to virrey concerning job transfer.
Author(s)
Croix, Marques de (Virrey)
Gonzalez de Santianes, Vicente (Gobernador)
Bucareli, Antonio Maria de (Virrey)
Date
09-05-1771
Date
11-05-1771
Documentation
San Carlos, Mexico. September 5, 1771. 9p. Letters. Signed.
Summary
Letters from governor concerning conditions of colony and request for release from post due to failing health and complications of job. (L. Deatherage, June 1987)
Persons
Croix, Marques de (Virrey)
Gonzalez de Santianes, Vicente Gobernador)
Bucareli, Antonio Maria de (Virrey)
Places
Tetillas (Mision)
Oxina
Military Groups
La Compania de Cavalleria del Seno Mexicano
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 031 ff. 040-044
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 031 ff. 040-044
Language
Spanish
Notes
Letters from two viceroys appear due to change in position. Letter on f.44 not dated.
Reference Number
3100003
UAIR Filtering Fields
Author Last Name
Croix
Gonzalez de Santianes
Bucareli
Person Last Name
Croix
Gonzalez de Santianes
Bucareli
Beginning Date Month
September
End Date Month
November
Beginning Date (repacked)
09-05-1771
End Date (repacked)
11-05-1771
Type
Text
UAiR identifier
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Letter to viceroy

Serial Number
041-00694
Title
Letter to viceroy
Author(s)
Salazar, Diego de (Fray)
Date
06-00-1702
Documentation
San Juan Baptista. June 1702. 5p. Letter. Signed.
Summary
Letter in which fray Diego de Salazar beseeches viceroy to retain Diego Ramon as captain protector of San Juan Baptista, and that viceroy's order to Ramon to found a presidio at mission and to bring his wife and family to presidio in order to set a good example for other flying company soldiers. (J. H. Ochs, March 1987)
Persons
Ramon, Diego (Sargento Mayor)
San Buenaventura y Salazar, Diego de (Fray)
Places
Bauptista, San Juan (Mision)
Rio Grande (Rio)
Potosi, San Luis (Pueblo)
Coahuila (Provincia)
Military Groups
Compania Volante
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 028 ff. 123-125
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 028 ff. 123-125
Language
Spanish
Notes
Extensive marginal notes by fiscal
Reference Number
2800035
UAIR Filtering Fields
Person Last Name
Ramon
San Buenaventura y Salazar
Beginning Date (repacked)
1702
Type
Text
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