Serial Number
041-02163
Title
Letters from Urrea, Anza, and Vildosola to Cruillas concerning use of gunpowder.
Author(s)
Urrea, Bernardo de
and others
Date
02-19-1761
Date
12-19-1761
Documentation
Horcasitas. September 11, 1761. 11p. Letters. Originals. Signed.
Summary
Documents concern new order from Cruillas about the new way for requesting gunpowder. Captains should include a memorial describing the ways and quantities in which gunpowder has been used. Mention that at end of every year, left over gunpowder given to soldiers who sell it. Cruillas does not approve of this. In other documents there is some mention of campaigns against Pimas and Seris. (J. Tapia, April, 1988)
Persons
Urrea, Bernardo de
Cruillas, Marques de (Virrey)
Tienda de Cuervo, Joseph (Teniente Coronel)
Anza, Juan Baptista de (Capitan)
Meave, Antonio de
Vildosola, Gabriel Antonio de
Places
Horcasitas, San Miguel de
Pimas, San Joseph de los
Tecoripa (Pueblo)
Mortero
Huerta, San Antonio de la
Altar (Presidio)
Tubac (Presidio)
Ethnic Groups
Seris
Pimas
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 086 ff. 242-253 exp. 4
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 086 ff. 242-253 exp. 4
Language
Spanish
Notes
Duplication, blurred print, pages on top of pages
Reference Number
8600035
Rights
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