Serial Number
041-00345
Title
Letter detailing need for establishment of a presidio in north.
Author(s)
Ripperda, Baron de (Gobernador)
Date
08-29-1772
Documentation
San Antonio de Bexar. August 29, 1772. 6p. Letter. Signed.
Summary
Ripperda argues for need of a presidio in north. Enemy tribes are well-supplied by French; Vidays receive arms from French and in turn supply Apache. The Comanche are raiding cattle and horses. Account of peace efforts by Mezieres. (T. Cederstrom, February 1987)
Persons
Ripperda, Baron de
Bucareli y Ursula, Antonio Maria
Mezieres, Anthanasio de
Jesus Maria, Abad de
Santo
Places
Bexar, San Antonio (Presidio)
Espiritu Santo (Presidio)
Natchidoches (Puesto)
Adaes (Presidio)
Nacodogches (Mision)
Vrazos, los (Rio)
Luisiana (Provincia)
Nueva Orleans (Ciudad)
Francia (Pais)
Paris (Ciudad)
Ethnic Groups
Tancaves
Jaranames
Vidays
Apaches
Texas
Franceses
Tavacanas
Cadodachos
Comanches
Yngleses
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 020 ff. 195-198
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 020 ff. 195-198
Language
Spanish
Notes
Note from Vol. 20 compiler on frame 198 that author is requesting establishment of a presidio.
Reference Number
2000020
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