Instructions to governor Ripperda to send the criminal Josef Luis, an Indian, from la Bahia to a prison in Havana. (R. Davis) (1980)

Criminal charges not explained simply the sentencing. (R Davis) (10-9-79)

Court documents of this homicide case. Verdict not included. (R. Davis) (1979)

Viceroy tells governor to obey decision of comandante inspector Oconor regarding Indian prisoners being held at the presidio. (R. Davis) (1979)

Fray Perez asks governor to reduce sentence against unnamed Indian criminals from death to work assignments, which he does, in terms of 3 year sentences. Crimes were robbery and assault. (R. Davis) (1979)

Rubio's instructions concerning Gileno Apache peace proposals. Informs Munoz to proceed with steadiness, caution and to tell Apaches peace will be accepted only under following conditions- 1) Apaches surrender all prisoners; 2) return all stolen livestock; 3) break off communication with enemies of crown; 4) allow all future Apaches accused of stealing livestock or killing espanol, mestizo, Castizo o mulato to be punished by Spanish authorities. If such conditions met, peaceful Apaches will receive protection from enemies and missionaries, if they want them. If not, they will be left to vivir a su modo. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Lengthy description of Yaqui revolt, focusing on Yaqui rebel leaders Muni and Bernabe. Notes Muni's attempt to unite himself with Yaqui rebel forces under Siboli. Describes imprisonment, interrogation of Muni and Bernabe at Buenavista. Bernabe admits he called junta de Echizeros para desterrar la enfermedad G. Avia en su pueblo (Huiribis) (pg.254). Soldiers find Peyote in Muni's Bolsa. Describes Muni's Bernabes's beheading. States Muni yelled no tengo yo la culpa, sino esse governor Viejo dn. Manuel, Mendivil, y Quiroz. describes battle between Yaqui allies of Spaniards from Rahum, Potam against rebels. Notes beheadings of various rebels, including Juan Calixto. States that order now restored, Yaqui pueblos now full of loyal Yaqui subjects. says his pueblos of Potam, Rahum and Huirivis have more than 8000 people. Excellent. Summary of revolt. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Concerns Apache theft of 300 animals from presidio San Antonio horseherd. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Virrey's auto includes text of Bustillo y Zevallo's letter to him from Adaes presidio (11/26/1731). In response to viceregal order to move adae presidio because of Rivera's recommendations, Bustillo y Zevallos states that place Rivera picked is a swamp, and that no other location is suitable. In response to viceregal order prohibiting trade with French, Bustillo y Zevallos complies but warns that Adaes needs to trade for foodstuffs with French fort at Nachites to survive. Bustillo y Zevallos also notes that Apaches stole 70 Head of livestock, killed 2 soldiers at San Antonio presidio. States he sent 16 soldiers from Adaes, with Indian auxiliaries, to help French defend Nachites against attack by Nache Indians. Virrey marques de Casafuertes approves gobernador's actions, allows Adaes presidio to trade with Nachites for necessary foodstuffs only, orders Bustillo y Zevallos to replace 2 casualties at San Antonio presidio. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Orders to commanding officials in Rio Arriba and Taos to provide 29 to 30 armed men for an escort so that Quintana can, with this escort, conduct two enemy capitancillos in his charge, back to their own territory. Also, an order that no resident of the jurisdiction shall go after buffalo without the precise knowledge of the government. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)