(R. Davis) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Cordero reports his merits, asks that his wife be granted a pension, and petitions for endorsement in position of intendente of Durango. Attached are highly favorable endorsements by the town government and bishop of Durango. (J. Hiller, may 1989)

In continuance with ff. 243-244, Alcalde is accused of signed. Concubinal activities. Physical description (274.5) and noting of Alcade's departure from Durango by carriage with Rafaela Hernandez and family. (J. Hiller, may 1989)

(J. Hiller, April 1989)

Series of letters dealing with the transfer of Allande's wife endowment from Arispe to Mexico. Government officials request permission to do this, and other officials are informed of such transfer. There is discussion that endowment of soldiers can only be used for purchase of real estate, or be loaned for interest to a qualified person; this is based on regulations of monte Pio. Allande requests that money be loaned to Ximenes; government approves. (J. Tapia, January, 1988)

Documents deal with request by Ochoa for a pension since her Husband was killed by Apaches in battle. King grants monthly pension, and several government officials are informed of this. (J. Tapia, January, 1988).

Galvez grants several Catalan families licencia to settle in Sonora and work newly discovered mines; Pujol placed in charge of group's transportation and welfare. List of individuals making journey provided, including age, physical description, marital status; each to receive 2 reales daily to cover costs. Sail in fragata nuestra Senora de la Concepcion, heading first to Havana segun las reglas del comercio Libre. en route, Pujol requests financial auxilios, as per diem too small. Group ordered to resume travel conforme a la contrata signed in Spain or all financial aid. Members lodge complaints against Pujol, described as malicious. Pujol defends himself, denies accusations, arguing contract impossible to fulfill if per diem not increased, that group practically forced to beg. Croix assigns Fages to carry additional money to group and take charge; Fages finds members dispersed (See folio 29), difficult to organize for remainder of trip. Moreno decides Pujol may be cruel, but per diem indeed too low, increases it to 3 reales. (L. Kerr, April 1989)

Ruiz de Larramendi requests retirement from compania presidial del San Elceario. F.105 details service record and mentions killing of Apache and freeing of captured women and Boy. 1799 expedition to Isla de Tiburones. 1810 speaks of Ruiz de Larramendi breaking leg attacking insurgents at Pasaje de Tapias. Informe by Dr. Muns confirms injury. Retirement granted. Ruiz de Larramendi requests permission to travel to Santander, Spain. Passport requested and state of Santander described. (P. Lenz, may 1990)

General account of Neve's wealth compiled by Corbalan including liquid assets, salaries, and account of Neve's expenses owned to various individuals; salary of Neve with deductions for Monte Pio, Invalidos, Media anata, and conduccion a Espana. Account of transport costs for goods bought from Neve's estate (receipt of muleteer). Account of Neve's expenses, costs of food items and household goods bought and services provided (carpentry, transportation, laundry); Series of receipts of money paid out by Neve's executors and funds deposited in Rosario treasury. Neve's widow prohibited from receiving the sum of inheritance Neve indicated in his will. List of gun powder and household goods for sale left at Neve's hacienda by Croix. Dongo and Corbalan correspond regarding freeing Neve's funds to pay Neve's debts, including debt to late doctor sales. Medina's letter introduces inventories and auction sales of Neve's belongings. Autos by Galindo Navarro regarding Neve's executors and funds they administered. Corbalan relates to virrey that he has paid the heirs of Neve's doctor and describes transactions of Neve's wealth liquidated through auction; virrey(?) Acknowledges receipt of letter. Galindo Navarro in auto describes death of Neve and his duties to make an inventory of Neve's belongings, put his papers in order, identify corpse, and gather keys. Copy of Neve's will (ff. 145-159). Autos and diligencias referring to choice of executors of Neve's will, Neve's keys, and papers, requests in will concerning belongings, making inventories, choice of accountants and expert assessors of Neve's belongings, as well as description of religious sacraments given to his corpse. Administrative proceedures for assembling paperwork concerning Neve's will. Inventory and value of Neve's gold and silver belongings. Inventory of clothing and value accessed, description of cloth and colors used, and origin of many items. Inventories of linen, food, weapons, misc. Belongings, livestock, documents (bills of purchase, debts, letters, orders). (L. L. Woodward, July 1989)