Serial Number
041-02549
Title
Correspondence between Ripperda and Bucareli concerning comanche raids and their war with other Indians.
Author(s)
Ripperda, Baron de
Virrey (?)
Date
08-05-1775
Date
04-10-1776
Documentation
Bexar. From August 5, 1775 to April 10, 1776. 45p. Letters. Signed, unsigned.
Summary
Detailed description of Comanche raids, attacks on Taouacanes. Raids caused by Indians who escaped from San Bernardo mission. Discussion concerning English doing illegal commerce of weapons with Orcoquizas. Detailed orders on what to do in case English are arrested. Discusses petition of Taouacanes to end war in exchange for Comanche prisoner held by Spaniards. Mentions problems caused by dry Weather and visits by Taranames. Describes various unsuccessful campaigns against Comanches. (M. Vasquez, March 1988)
Persons
Ripperda, Baron de
Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria
Buirino, Antonio
Mee
Gil y Barvo, Antonio (Capitan)
Luis
Mecieres, Atanacio de (Gobernador)
Oconor, Hugo (Comandante Inspector)
Places
Bexar, San Antonio de
Espada (Mision)
Concepcion (Mision)
Bucareli
Rio Grande, San Bernardo de
Agua Verde (Presidio)
Chihuahua
Natchitoches
Luisiana
Laredo
Civolo (Fuerte)
San Josef (Mision)
Espiritu Santo, Bahia del (Mision)
Ethnic Groups
Comanches
Taouacanes
Tancaoues
Apaches Lipanes
Texas
Vuerperos (?)
Vidais
Orcoquizas
Ingleses
Franceses
Iscanes
Taouayas
Aises
Mayeyes
Nacodogchases
Quitseings
Taranames
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 099 ff. 137-141 exp. 1
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 099 ff. 137-141 exp. 1
Language
Spanish
Notes
Letters in ff. 144-153 out of order. Letters in ff. 157-161 out of order.
Reference Number
9900062
Rights
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