Informe to king describing establishment, development and current problems in Provincias Internas.

Serial Number
041-01812
Title
Informe to king describing establishment, development and current problems in Provincias Internas.
Author(s)
Ugarte y Loyola, Jacobo de
Date
05-08-1789
Date
10-08-1789
Documentation
Chihuahua. October 8, 1789. 130p. Informe. Signed.
Summary
Relates history of provincias since 1752. As independent capitania general, Croix given same authority as commander in other areas and additional ones as needed to carry out special assignments. After Croix's promotion Neve assumes position. Rengel promoted at Neve's death. Concerns instructions for provincia by Galvez in 216 articles. Galvez ordered reinstatement of troop inspection and gave instructions for behavior towards Indians in war and peace. His instructions for military campaigns still being followed although campaigns decreased due to insufficient troops. says commanders must follow instructions exactly and have proof of military achievements due to exaggerations by some. Victories will force Indians to surrender as they have in Texas and Nueva Mexico. Wars in progress and troops relocated to Nueva Viscaya where most needed. Relates problem with Ugalde who disobeyed orders for attacks on and taking of Indians. Ugalde was reprimanded but awarded military control of half of provincias. Contains correspondence from virrey relating advantages of division. Ugarte says division is unneccessary, possibly harmful. Recommends relieving Ugalde and reinstating original comandancia general. Relates event in which 3,000 reducciones allowed to move into mountains due to insufficient supplies with promise of safety. Ugalde was informed of their status and ordered not to threaten. Ugalde attacked causing general unrest for his deceit. Ugalde later forced to make restitutions and return prisoners and property. Relates several accusations made about Ugalde. says despite evil nature, given title of brigadier. says Flores ordered division because he's new to area and unaware of its status. says Ugalde sent virrey fabricated information about campaigns which conflicted with his own. Due to information, Flores sent all Mescaleros to Savinas which only caused them to become hostile. Increased theft and murder in the area proves this. says he won't be able regain trust of betrayed Indians. Asks that king use his power to restore stability to area. Accompanied by long, detailed index of extracts of all documents cited in the report. (M. Dannemiller, April 1988)
Persons
Croix, Marques de
Galvez, Josef de (Visitador General)
Croix, Teodoro de (Comandante General)
Ugarte y Loyola, Jacobo (Governor)
Rengel, Josef Antonio (Coronel)
Ugalde, Juan de
Flores, Manuel Antonio (Virrey)
Galvez, Conde de (Virrey)
Ligero (Indio)
Patule (Indio)
Juan (Indio)
Calvo (Indio)
Quemado (Indio)
Monterablanca (Indio)
Cuernoverde (Indio)
Diaz, Domingo (Capitan)
Elquezabal, Juan Bautista de (Capitan)
Echegaray, Manuel de
Neve, Phelipe de
Alegre (Indio)
Bermejo (Indio)
Places
San Ildefonso
Sonora
California
Vizcaya
Nuevo Mexico
Coahuila
Peru
Santander
Leon
Bacoachi
Pitic
San Buenaventura
Norte (Presidio)
Chizos, Sierra de los
Santa Rosa (Valle)
Savinas (Rio)
Santa Cruz
Guajoquilla
Principe
San Carlos
Texas
Cienequilla
Ethnic Groups
Mescaleros
Chiricaquis
Seris
Apaches
Taovayaces
Tuacanas
Yscanis
Comanches
Yuta
Navajoes
Gilenos
Lipanes
Pueblos
Quitseis
Zendes
Llaneros
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 077 ff. 001-065 exp. 1,2
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 077 ff. 001-065 exp. 1
Language
Spanish
Notes
Folios 3, 18, 40, 49 are repeated.
Reference Number
7700001
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