Letters from Ugarte to various officials concerning pacification of indians

Serial Number
041-01589
Title
Letters from Ugarte to various officials concerning pacification of indians
Author(s)
Ugarte y Loyola, Jacobo
Date
06-15-1785
Date
01-04-1787
Documentation
Chihuahua. October 5, 1786-January 4, 1787. 26p. Letters. Copies signed.
Summary
Letters, accompanied by a cover sheet, from Ugarte to Anza and the marques de Sonora concerning establishment of peace with Comanches and Yutas, Ugarte's support of Anza's actions, continuing negotiations between Spaniards and Comanches, orders from Ugarte to Anza regarding policy, value of Ecueracapa's services and his salary, arrangements for the placement of Spanish officials near rancherias, ongoing negotiations in Texas providing Indians with interpreters, continuing war between Spaniards and Apaches, treatment of captive children and adults, conversion of non-christian Indians, instruction of Indians in Spanish language and customs, acculturation of Indian children, commerce with Indians, warlike nature and customs of Comanches, efforts to convince Comanches to practice agriculture, supplies of money and livestock for Indians, and description of ornamentation and appearance of Comanche men and women meeting with Ugarte. (W. Copas, April 1988)
Persons
Ugarte y Loyola, Jacobo (Comandante-General)
Anza, Juan Bautista de (Governador de Nuevo Mexico)
Ecueracapa (Diputado General de Comanches)
Toroblanco (Capitan de Comanches)(Difunto)
Fierro, Camisa de (Capitan de Comanches)
Malla, Cota de (Capitan de Comanches)
Gasiot y Mirales, Juan
Tosacondata (Capitan de Comanches)
Encantime (Capitan de Comanches)
Oxamaquea (Capitan de Comanches)
Tomanaguea (Capitan de Comanches)
Tahuchimpia (Capitan de Comanches)
Places
Chihuahua
Pecos (Pueblo)
Napestle (Rio)
Paso, El
Texas
Ethnic Groups
Comanches
Yutas
Yamparicas
Cuchanec
Taguayaces
Yupes
Navajoes
Apaches
Apaches Gilenos
Apaches Mescaleros
Apaches Lipayanes
Apaches Nataxees
Cibolos
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 065 ff. 124-137
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 065 ff. 124-137
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
6500008
Rights
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