Letters from Mendinuta to Croix concerning Indian hostilities between December 1770 and May 1771.

Serial Number
041-02811
Title
Letters from Mendinuta to Croix concerning Indian hostilities between December 1770 and May 1771.
Author(s)
Fermin de Mendinueta, Pedro
Date
12-21-1770
Date
05-09-1771
Documentation
Santa Fee. May 6, 1771 - May 11, 1771. 21p. Letter. Original, signed.
Summary
Mendinueta reports Apache hostilities noting that Apaches can easily attack because they are aided by friendly vecinos. Announces cancellation of trip to travel to another presidio due to warfare. says snow impedes Indians. Reports agreement with Indians to have peace during fairs. Mentions weak manpower of presidio. (S. Gibbs, August 1987)
Persons
Fermin de Mendinueta, Pedro
Croix, Marques de
Esquibel, Francisco (Alferez)
Barrio, Pedro del (Capitan)
Gutierrez, Clemente
Places
Santa Fee
Nuebo Mexico
Nueba Viccaya
Chihuahua, San Phelipe El Real de (Villa)
El Paso del Norte (Presidio)
Robledo (Paraje)
San Diego (Paraje)
Paso (Presidio)
Chiguagua
Isleta (Pueblo)
Belen (Poblacion)
Pecos (Pueblo)
Taos (Pueblo)
Palo
Chama (Partido)
Abiquiu (Parcedo)
Ethnic Groups
Apaches
Yeguas
Cumanches
Jenizaros
Apaches Faraones
Yutas
Jente de Palo
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 103 ff. 144-154
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 103 ff. 144-154
Language
Spanish
Notes
Note between folios 143-144.
Reference Number
10300035
Rights
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