Silver

Juan Bautista de Anza to viceroy. Letter on silver discovery in Arizona nad exploration.

Serial Number
030-00540
Title
Juan Bautista de Anza to viceroy. Letter on silver discovery in Arizona nad exploration.
Author(s)
Anza, Juan Bautista de
Date
01-14-1737
Documentation
Presidio de Santa Rosa de Corodeguachi. January 14, 1737. Signed. Photostat. Transcript.
Summary
Notes great excitement caused by discovery silver Pimeria Alta, belief in greater riches-gold, silver, pearls, quicksilver-to north. Discusses Indian belief ancestors Mexican kings from Pimeria describes ruins of Casa Grande, Casas Grandes. Notes previous expeditions to Colorado River, proposes expedition led by himself to- 1) determine if California an Island and whether northwest Passage, seven cities Gran Teguayo, Quivira exist; 2) determine number inhabitants interior region, whether they are agricultural and can be reduced, or hunter-gatherers impossible to missionize; discover extent Mineral wealth beyond Pimeria. Notes inability presidio to mount Apache campaign because of Seri uprisings, occasional Pima troubles. Outlines size/ expenses proposed expedition. (T. Sheridan) (1976)
Persons
Anza, Juan Bautista de
Crespo, Benito
Casa Fuerte (Marquis de)
Echeverria, Joseph de (Padre)
Manje, Juan Mateo
Huidobro, Manuel Bernal de (Gov.)
Medizabal, Francisco Antonio de
Places
Gila (Rio)
Colorado (Rio)
California
Pimeria
Janos
Gran Teguayo
Quivira
Casa Grande
Ethnic Groups
Apaches
Pimas
Seris
First Location
CU-BANC. C-B 840 (Bolton Col.) no. 0212 pp.
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0185(67-4-45)
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
2416
UAIR Filtering Fields
Person Last Name
Anza
Crespo
Casa Fuerte
Echeverria
Manje
Huidobro
Medizabal
Beginning Date Month
January
Beginning Date (repacked)
01-14-1737
Type
Text
UAiR identifier
uadc://masterindex/3456
ISO 369-1 Language code
es
ISO 369-3 Language code
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Testamentos, cedulas y informes sobre la plata hallada en Pimeria Alta.

Serial Number
030-00538
Title
Testamentos, cedulas y informes sobre la plata hallada en Pimeria Alta.
Date
11-15-1736
Date
07-19-1738
Documentation
Guadalajara. November 15, 1736-July 19, 1738. 233p. Informe. Auto. Copy.
Summary
Further testimony of silver discoveries in the Pimeria Alta area, mine claims and registrations and regulations for mining the area, issued by Audiencia of Guadalajara. (R. Davis) (1977)
Persons
Ansa, Juan Baptista de
Lopez de Pegueyros, Pedro
Pora, Manuel Joseph de
Romero, Jose
Melgarejo, Ambrosio
Places
Sonora (Provincia)
Santa Rosa (Presidio)
Corodeguachi
Guadalajara (Ciudad)
Pimeria Alta
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-02-A-05 Pastells Col. Vol. 029, Mexico Vol. 29, pp. 001-233
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0185(67-4-45)
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. Sevilla, Sec. N. Esp., Vol. 29, Mexico Vol. 29, pp. 001-233 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 05 V. 29, pp. 001-233
Language
Spanish
Notes
Indice at start (7 pgs.).
Batch Reference Number
00002382/JHI
UAIR Filtering Fields
Person Last Name
Ansa
Lopez de Pegueyros
Pora
Romero
Melgarejo
Beginning Date Month
November
End Date Month
July
Beginning Date (repacked)
11-15-1736
End Date (repacked)
07-19-1738
Type
Text
UAiR identifier
uadc://masterindex/3454
ISO 369-1 Language code
es
ISO 369-3 Language code
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Auto fechos en virtud de Real Zedula en que manda se pongan dos presidios de a 25 soldados cada uno en cuencame y Gallo.

Serial Number
030-00193
Title
Auto fechos en virtud de Real Zedula en que manda se pongan dos presidios de a 25 soldados cada uno en cuencame y Gallo.
Date
00-00-1670
Date
00-00-1690
Documentation
N.p. n.d. 152p. Dct 1670's-1680's.
Summary
The cedula concerns the establishment of two presidios in Durango to protect the silver shipments coming from Parral. There follows several autos, informes sent to the king, telling of the need for such a step. A brief, very brief, glance at the document indicates valuable information on society, both Spanish and Indian, in this area. Should be reread in depth. Page 221, includes a list of five presidios in the area and the number of soldiers at each. (M. Bowman) (1979)
Persons
Cadena, Pedro de la
Paredes, Conde de (Virrey)
Fernandez de Madrigal, Francisco
Phelipe Segundo
Lopez del Castillo, Gregorio
Garcias de Salcedo, Joseph
Oca Sarmiento, Antonio de
Places
Durango
San Joseph del Parral (Real)
San Diego
Santa Barbara
San Bartolome (Valle)
Sinaloa
Sonora
San Sebastian (Presidio)
Serro Gordo (Presidio)
San Ipolito (Presidio)
Santa Catalina (Presidio)
San Juan del Rio (Pueblo)
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-02-A-02 Pastells Col. Vol. 039, Mexico Vol. 39, pp. 190-341
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0047(67-4-7)
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. Sevilla, Sec. N. Esp., Vol. 39, Mexico Vol. 39, pp. 190-341 pp. 190-341
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
00005253/JHI
UAIR Filtering Fields
Person Last Name
Cadena
Paredes
Fernandez de Madrigal
Phelipe Segundo
Lopez del Castillo
Garcias de Salcedo
Oca Sarmiento
Beginning Date (repacked)
1670
End Date (repacked)
1690
Type
Text
UAiR identifier
uadc://masterindex/3109
ISO 369-1 Language code
es
ISO 369-3 Language code
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Matheo de Mena, et al, al rey. Letter concerning gobernador Oca Sarmiento's exploits against Indians.

Serial Number
030-00185
Title
Matheo de Mena, et al, al rey. Letter concerning gobernador Oca Sarmiento's exploits against Indians.
Author(s)
Mena, Matheo de
Date
03-30-1669
Documentation
Durango. March 30, 1669. Letter. Copy.
Summary
Extols Oca y Sarmiento's campaigns against hostile Indians, including pacification of Tepehuanes, Conchos and Salineros of Tizonazo as well as forays against Tobosos, Gavilanes, Acoclames, Nonoxes and their allies. Notes that Oca y Sarmiento's personal defense of carros de comercio carrying silver against ambush by more than 300 Indians at Mezquital resulted in great victory for Spaniards. (T. Sheridan) (1979)
Persons
Oca Sarmiento, Antonio de (Gobernador)
Mena, Matheo de
Surqui, Juan
Medrano, Antonio de
More, Thoan (?) de
Geytia, Marcos de
Places
Tepeguanes (Provincia)
Guanacevy (Guanacevi) (Real)
Mezquital (Paraje)
Tizonazo (Pueblo)
Yndehe (Real)
Durango
Conchos (Provincia)
Ethnic Groups
Salineros
Tepehuanes
Conchos
Tobosos
Gavilanes
Acoclames
Nonoxes
Cavezas
Ciuolos
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-02-A-09, Pastells Col. Vol. 010, Mexico Vol. 10, pp. 059-064
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0063(67-1-30)
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. Sevilla, Sec. N. Esp., Vol. 10, Mexico Vol. 10, pp. 059-064 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 10 V. 10
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
00005535/JHI
UAIR Filtering Fields
Person Last Name
Oca Sarmiento
Mena
Surqui
Medrano
More
Geytia
Beginning Date Month
March
Beginning Date (repacked)
03-30-1669
Type
Text
UAiR identifier
uadc://masterindex/3101
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es
ISO 369-3 Language code
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Resumen de los fiscales concerning silver discoveries, Arizona.

Serial Number
030-00011
Title
Resumen de los fiscales concerning silver discoveries, Arizona.
Date
EL-LS-N.D.
Documentation
Madrid? N.d. copy. Photostat.
Summary
Summary controversy whether silver balls from mines or treasure. Since no comparable veins found, fiscals conclude balls probably treasure. Lengthy presentation Spanish mining law, arguing silver probably belonged to king. Treasure to be guarded from Spaniards, Indians alike. (T. Sheridan) (1976)
Persons
Anza, Juan Bautista de
First Location
CU-BANC. C-B 840 (Bolton Col.) no. 0212 pp.
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0185(67-4-45)
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
2425
UAIR Filtering Fields
Person Last Name
Anza
Type
Text
UAiR identifier
uadc://masterindex/2927
ISO 369-1 Language code
es
ISO 369-3 Language code
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Juan Bautista de Ansa a Benito Crespo. Sobre las Volas y planchas de plata en la Pimeria Alta de la provincia de Sonora.

Serial Number
030-00009
Title
Juan Bautista de Ansa a Benito Crespo. Sobre las Volas y planchas de plata en la Pimeria Alta de la provincia de Sonora.
Author(s)
Ansa (Anza), Juan Bautista de
Date
None Given
Documentation
Santa Rosa de Corodeguache. January 7, 1737. 14p. Letter. Copy.
Summary
(M. Bowman) (1979)
Persons
Ansa (Anza), Juan Bautista de
Crespo, Benito
Places
Santa Rosa de Corodeguache (Presidio)
Sonora (Provincia)
Pimeria Alta
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-02-C-10 Pastells Col. Vol. 028, Mexico Vol. 28, pp. 299-312
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0185(67-4-45)
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. Sevilla, Sec. N. Esp., Vol. 28, Mexico Vol. 28, pp. 299-312 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 39 V. 28, pp. 299-312
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
00006538/JHI
UAIR Filtering Fields
Person Last Name
Ansa
Crespo
Type
Text
UAiR identifier
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es
ISO 369-3 Language code
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