Note concerning land of Don Julian Ams, undated
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Antonio Cháves, Dec. 18, 1849, concerning arrival of Cháves in Baja California with supplies.
Armenta, Manuel
Regimental registration, July 24, 1849, with signatures of Manuel Díaz, Manuel Castro, Manuel S. Hidalgo and José María Monterola.
Guerra, Sisto
Regimental registration, July 24, 1849, with signatures of José María Monterola, Manuel Díaz, Manuel Castro and Manuel S. Hidalgo.
Manríques, Guadalupe
Regimental registration, July 30, 1849, with signatures of Doroteo Roque, Manuel Díaz, Manuel Castro and Manuel S. Hidalgo.
Cháves, José Antonio
Estimate of credit for the Colonia Militar de la Frontera de la Baja California. July 31, 1849
Miranda, Guadalupe
Regimental registration, July 31, 1849. Copy, signed by Manuel Castro.
Espinosa, Rafael
Decree, July 10, 1819, concerning regulations for the colony. 2 copies. Oversize portfolio.
Pineda, Manuel
Estimate of credit ... July 19, 1849
Valle, Ignacio
Regimental registration, Aug. 1, 1849, with signatures of Manuel Díaz, Rafael Peña, Manuel Castro and Manuel S. Hidalgo.
Monterola, José María
Regimental registration, Aug. 1, 1849. Copy, signed by Manuel Castro.
Díaz, Manuel, 1810-
Regimental registration, Aug. 1, 1849, with signatures of Rafael Peña, Doroteo Roque, Manuel Castro and Manuel S. Hidalgo.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Antonio Cháves, Jan. 9, 1849 acknowledging receipt of one thousand one hundred pesos, sending livestock requested, etc.
Book containing account of payments made to persons in the Colonia Militar. Aug.-Nov. 1849. Presumably kept by Manuel Castro.
Villalobos, Antonio
Regimental registration, July 24, 1849, with signatures of Manuel Díaz, Rafael Peña, Manuel Castro and Manuel S. Hidalgo
Flores, José de la Cruz
Regimental registration, Aug. 9, 1849, with signatures of Manuel Castro and Manuel S. Hidalgo.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of credit, Aug. 3, 1849. (2 copies)
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Aug. 6, 1849, with signature of Manuel S. Hidalgo
Espinosa, Nemesio
Regimental registration, Aug. 6, 1849, with signatures of Manuel Díaz, Rafael Peña, Manuel Castro and Manuel S. Hidalgo.
González, Loreto
Regimental registration, Aug. 7, 1849, with signatures of Manuel Díaz, Manuel Castro and Manuel S. Hidalgo.
Castro, Manuel
Account of provisions ... Aug. 16, 1849
Cota, Francisco
Regimental registration, Aug. 16, 1849, with signatures of Rafael Peña, Manuel Díaz, Manuel Castro and Manuel S. Hidalgo.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Aug. 19, 1849, transmitting copy of letter from the Secretary of War concerning the illegal establishment of some colonies.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús,1821-
Record of clothing needed by the colony. Aug. 16, 1849
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Report on troops, arms, munitions, clothing, etc., of the colony. Aug. 18, 1849. For another copy, see no. 61.
List of the individuals in the troop. Aug. 18, 1849
Castro, Manuel
Report on troops, arms, munitions, clothing, etc., of the colony. Aug. 18, 1849
Cháves, José Antonio
Estimate of credit, Aug. 18, 1849
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Report on funds received and distributed, Aug. 31, 1849
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft, Aug. 27, 1849, of statement concerning the desertion of the soldier Guadalupe Manríquez.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821
Draft of a letter to Rafael Espinosa, Aug. 27, 1849, re his arrival in San Luis, having been delayed by lack of animals and bad roads. He mentions desertion of Guadalupe Manríquez.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft, Aug. 25? 1849, stating he has remained in the same place on account of heavy rains since the 22nd of August. He reports on Manríquez' desertion, commenting that Manríquez made off with a horse belonging to the colony and some clothing.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Aug. 31, 1849, acknowledging receipt of Castro's letter and exhorting him to greater vigilance especially re horses. He tells Castro he has signaled Manríquez' disappearance to the magistrates of various towns.
Distribution of funds, Aug. 31, 1849
Cháves, José Antonio
Distribution of funds, Aug. 31, 1849
Cháves, José Antonio
Estimate of credit, Sept. 1, 1849. 3 variants.
Cháves, José Antonio
List of men present at review, with signature of Manuel S. Hidalgo. (2 variants)
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Sept. 5, 1849, with signature of Antonio Romero.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of credit, Sept. 5, 1849
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Rafael Espinosa, Sept. 13, 1849, stating he is sending copies of lists of men present at reviews and estimate of credit.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Rafael Espinosa, Sept. 15, 1849, commenting on his stay in Loreto due to rains, lack of provisions and attempts to rest the horses, and reporting on his meeting with Francisco de Castillo Negrete. He expects to be in Mulejé on the 24th at the latest.
Cháves, José Antonio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Sept. 25, 1849, concerning Castillo Negrete's desire to rule the colony, re lands in Baja California, etc.
Note of effects belonging to the colony. Sept. 29, 1849. Contemporary copy by José Pérez Vidal.
Cháves, José Antonio
Distribution of funds, Sept. 30, 1849
Distribution of funds, Sept. 30, 1849
Cháves, José Antonio
Estimate of credit, Oct. 1, 1849
Padilla, José
Letter, Oct. 1, 1849, requesting removal of soldier Nicolas Figueroa from the town because of his intolerable behavior.
Cháves, José Antonio
Estimate of expenditures, Oct. 1, 1849. 2 copies
Cháves, José Antonio
List of men present at review, Oct. 1, 1849, with signature of Manuel S. Hidalgo
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, Oct. 3, 1849
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Oct. 3, 1849, with signature of José Padilla
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Oct. 5, 1849, reporting on his arrival at unnamed destination, lamenting his slowness due to the same reasons as before (i.e., rain, poor horses, etc.) Furthermore some of the soldiers have been sick. However he is preparing to continue his march according to orders. He does comment that some kind of quarters and a regular salary are indispensable for sustaining morale of the soldiers.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter, Oct. 5, 1849, to the alcalde, reporting that he is willing to help maintain order and public peace, but that it is not his responsibility to meddle with elections or political appointments.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Drafts, Oct. 6, 1849, of two letters, one commenting on his arrival in Mulegé and stating he needs provisions. He plans to leave this place in the middle of the month; the other, transmitting lists of men present at review and estimate of expenditures.
Cháves, José Antonio
2 letters to Manuel Castro, Oct. 8, 1849, sending lists of men present at review and estimates of expenditures, and the second telling him of his engagement.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft. Oct. 8, 1848, of letter re communications from local authorities, stating stand he has taken.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Rafael Espinosa, Oct. 9, 1849, concerning his involvement in local affairs at Mulegé.
Espinosa, Rafael
2 letters, Oct. 10, 1849, concerning Castillo Negrete and acknowledging receipt of lists of men present at reviews and estimate of expenditures.
Cháves, José Antonio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Oct. 17, 1849, repeating information of some previous letters, fearing that Castro had not received them.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Oct. 29, 1849, urging greatest economy in expenditures, since to date he has received no answers from the government and does not know whether it it will send any funds. He hopes Cháves will be able to join Castro soon, if transportation by sea can be arranged.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Oct. 29, 1849, acknowledging receipt of lists of men present at review and estimate of expenditures.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Rafael Espinosa, Oct. 30, 1849, stating he has had to suspend his march due to the serious illness of several of his men. He stresses the company's need for money, and wonders about advisability of continuing the march.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Antonio Cháves, Oct. 30, 1849, in reply to Cháves' letters, says he has written repeatedly to Espinosa concerning funds for Cháves.
Distribution of funds, Oct. 31, 1849
Cháves, José Antonio
Distribution of funds, Oct. 31, 1849
Cháves, José Antonio
List of men present at review, Nov. 3, 1849, also signed by Manuel S. Hidalgo.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, Nov. 4, 1849
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Nov. 4, 1849, also signed by Francisco Fierro.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Drafts, Nov. 4, 1849, one remitting lists of men present at review, and the second concerning finding a letter and re-addressing it promptly.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Nov. 7, 1849, concerning the expulsion of José Rosa Moreno from the territory as an undesirable.
Romero, Antonio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 9, 1849, stating he has received and remitted documents as requested.
Cháves, José Antonio
Estimate of expenditures, Nov. 1, 1849
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Nov. 10, 1849, to Antonio Cháves, asking him to keep strict accounts, and as soon as the animals arrive to march for San Ignacio.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Drafts, Nov. 10, 1849, one to Antonio Cháves, ordering him on receipt of the letter to send a courier immediately to San Ignacio where he, Castro, has decided to wait for Cháves. Cháves is to contract for transportation of agricultural implements for the colony. With this, statement re request of José Serrano.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 13, 1849, transmitting copy of letter of Minister of Foreign Relations, concerning the number of foreigners arriving in Baja California without necessary papers.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 23, 1849, transmitting copy of letter from the Ministry of War, concerning funds for military colonies.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft, Nov. 21, 1849, concerning difficulties over land ownership in Baja California, partially due to Pío Pico's granting land he had no authority to grant.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 26, 1849, stating Lt. Cháves is bringing documents, will start his march to join Castro with his men, has been paid, and furthermore has been entrusted with money for the military colony.
Memorandum of tools received, Nov. 27, 1849. Copy of original, signed by José Pérez Vidal.
Cháves, José Antonio
Distribution of funds, Nov. 29, 1849. Also signed by Patricio Escobar.
Distribution of funds at San Ignacio, Nov. 30, 1849
Cháves, José Antonio
Estimate of expenditures, Dec. 1, 1849
Cháves, José Antonio
Estimate of expenditures, Nov. 1, 1849
Cháves, José Antonio
Estimate of expenditures, Dec. 1, 1849
Cháves, José Antonio
List of men present at review, Dec. 3, 1849. Also signed by Antonio Romero.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, Dec. 3, 1849
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Dec. 3, 1849. Also signed by José María Velis.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Dec. 3, 1849, stating he is enclosing lists of men present at review and an estimate of expenditures.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Rafael Espinosa, Dec. 3, 1849, concerning arrival of José Antonio Cháves - should he not arrive with the promised supplies, the fate of the military colony may be endangered.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Rafael Espinosa, Dec. 7, 1849, reporting that the money given him to establish the colony has been spent and the colony is in dire straits. He hopes Cháves has not been detained.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Rafael Espinosa, Dec. 15, 1849, requesting that Father Soto-Mayor be considered for position of administrator of ex-mission of San Ignacio.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Antonio Cháves, Dec. 15, 1849, stating he has left orders in Mulegé for Cháves. If Cháves does have equipment for the colony he will have to contract for a launch from Mulegé to San Luis. As soon as he, Castro, knows of Cháves arrival in Mulegé, he will send animals requested by Cháves, Castro urges Cháves to hurry, since his forces are lacking in resources and the situation is desperate.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Antonio Cháves, Dec. 25, 1849, saying he has sent Manuel Díaz with 2 soldiers to obtain the money from Cháves for his troops.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Report on funds received and distributed, Dec. 31, 1849
Distribution of funds, Dec. 31, 1849, at San Ignacio
Cháves, José Antonio
Distribution of funds, Dec. 31, 1849, at Loreto.
Cháves, José Antonio
2 letters, Dec. 31, 1849, one stating he has received communication concerning remitting funds to Manuel Díaz, which he will do, but he also thinks wise to increase escort by sending 4 of his men to accompany Díaz and the funds on return trip; second letter re his arrival from Loreto to the Cuesta de Armenta and reporting that he himself has little in the way of funds, and hopes to see Castro soon.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, July 1849
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter to Rafael Espinosa, 1849, from Loreto commenting on his meetings with Francisco de Castillo Negrete. Original and copy.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, 1849, re deserter Guadalupe Manríquez who has returned and reporting on punishment incurred - one month of prison on half rations.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, Jan. 3, 1850. 2 copies.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Jan. 3, 1850. Also signed by Eusebio Murillo.
Cháves, José Antonio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 4, 1850, reporting on his arrival at Mulegé, and stating he has been unable as yet to obtain transportation for the implements. He lists supplies sent to Castro, and asserts funds are very scarce and he does not know whether march can be continued.
Documents in case against soldier José Serrano, accused of theft, Jan. 8-Feb. 9, 1850. Contains signatures of Anastasio Ramírez, Nemesio Espinosa, José B. Serrano, Salvador Aguiar, Luis Aguilar and John Grieve.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 10, 1850, acknowledging receipt of lists of men present at review and estimate of expenditures.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 11, 1850, requesting military service records for those in the colony.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to José Antonio Cháves, Jan. 11, 1850, acknowledging receipt of list of men present at review and inclosing a certificate from the Minister of War.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 11, 1850, stating he has been advised that a certain Estanislao Armenta, formerly in the presidial company and still liable for service in the colony, should be sought out on Castro's arrival at the frontier to render his services to the colony or retire.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Antonio Cháves, Jan. 12, 1850, stating that José María Segura, entrusted with supplies from Cháves, arrived at San Ignacio yesterday. Segura has informed Castro of Cháves' difficulties in obtaining transportation to San Luis. Castro advises Cháves on course to take so that he can resume his march.
Aripe, Juan María
Regimental registration, Jan. 15, 1850, with signatures of Patricio Escobar, Doroteo Roque, Manuel Pineda and M. S. Hidalgo.
Cháves, José Antonio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 15, 1850, reporting that on this very day he will be undertaking march from Mulegé to San Ignacio. States also that José Rosas Moreno was sent to Castro to prevent quarrels.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Rafael Espinosa, Jan. 15, 1850, commenting on Cháves' difficulties, and on plans for the future - once Cháves arrives he will be sent to Espinosa on a special mission, some men will stay in San Ignacio tending the horses, and he himself will push on to the frontier.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Granting permission to 3 Mexican subjects from Alta California to settle in Baja California, providing they fill the requirements of Mexican government.
Cháves, José Antonio
Distribution of funds, Jan. 21, 1850. Signed also by Nemesio Espinosa.
Manrique, Gabino
Regimental registration, Jan. 21, 1850, with signatures of Patricio Escobar, Doroteo Roque, Manuel Pineda and Hidalgo.
Espinosa, Rafael
Circular, Jan. 2, 1850, requesting statistical information on cities, towns and villages, their population and distances from one to the other, and haciendas, ranchos and gardens in each municipality. Addressed to the alcalde at Fronteras.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Jan. 25, 1850, re fodder for the colony.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Jan. 25, 1850, explaining his stay until arrival of Cháves, reporting on expenditures and requesting urgently more funds.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Report on the quantity of cash needed. Jan 26. 1850.
See also 289.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter to Rafael Espinosa, Jan. 26, 1850, concerning Ventura Arce's title to a house granted him in 1840.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Rafael Espinosa, Jan. 26, 1850, stating he has received funds and supplies announced to him, and is sending Cháves with official request for additional funds, without which he cannot guarantee any permanency to the colony.
Report on the quantity of cash needed, Jan. 26, 1850.
See
also 282.
Cháves, José Antonio
Report on expenditures, Jan. 27, 1850
Distribution of funds, Jan. 31, 1850
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 1, 1850, says more funds are being sent by Sgt. Escovar, but urges strict economy; states he hopes once Castro has arrived at his destination it will be easier to remit funds on a regular basis; recommends Castro to do all in his power to establish the colony permanently.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 1, 1850, stating he has received the estimate of expenditures and list of men present at review, and calling to Castro's attention forms to be used in such reports.
Castro, Manuel
Memorandum of funds received and distributed, Feb. 1, 1850.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 2, 1850, sending Castro the papers of two recruits. Reports on distributions of funds for December and January have been remitted to him by Lt. Pineda.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 2, 1850, stating that Patricio Escobar, with an escort of 5 men, is on his way to join Castro, bearing supplies and funds. Espinosa also talks about the site of the colony, mentioning an area between St. Tomás and Rancho de la Grulla, where he has heard there is water, and some Indians who could perhaps in some way be incorporated to help the colony.
Cháves, José Antonio
List of men present at review, Jan. 3, 1850. Also signed by Tomás Zuniga.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Report on the troops, Feb. 4, 1850
Estimate of expenditures, Feb. 4, 1850
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Feb. 4, 1850. Also signed by Tomás Murillo.
Pineda, Manuel
Memorandum on clothing, Feb. 1, 1850
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Antonio Cháves, Feb. 11, 1850, stating he is still at San Ignacio, urging Cháves to return as soon as possible, and requesting that Cháves pay as soon as possible debts owed to Ventura Arce. He also asks that as soon as Cháves arrives at Mulegé to send a messenger with news.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Juan N. Ayala, Feb. 11, 1850, saying he plans to leave for the frontier, Cháves has gone to try to obtain more funds and supplies.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Feb. 11, 1850, stating that if additional funds do not arrive soon, he will be forced to disband the colony. He, Castro, as head of the colony, feels unsure and embarrassed to answer settlers who wish to join the colony, and with regret feels obliged to turn in his resignation as head of the colony. He leaves today for the frontier.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of statement, Feb. 11, 1850, concerning assistance in provisions given him by Ventura Arce, and requesting payment be made to Arce.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Feb. 18, 1850, transmitting orders from the Minister of Foreign Relations prohibiting entry into the country of large groups of armed adventurers, even though they may state they are in transit to California or other places.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Feb. 18, 1850, re forrage, and requesting lists of men present at reviews.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Feb. 18, 1850, acknowledging receipt of various documents, stating Escobar remitted money, and now Lt. Cháves will be bringing more. Requests further information on Castro's arrival at his final destination.
Espinosa, Rafael
3 letters, Feb. 27, 1850, one containing copy of letter of Feb. 18, 1850, and in addition referring to further supplies of horses and mules; one acknowledging receipt of lists of men present at review, noting that Manuel Díaz, without approval of his office, now serves in the cavalry, and since this means an increase in salary which has not been included in accounts, Espinosa requests an explanation; and the third acknowledging receipt of report of troops belonging to the colony.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Feb. 18, 1850, stating value of goods sent him by Sargt. Escobar.
Distribution of funds, Feb. 28, 1850
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Report on funds received and distributed, Feb. 28, 1850. Draft and fair copy.
Ramírez, Anastasio
List of men present at review, Mar. 3, 1850. Also signed by Loreto Espinosa. 2 copies.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Mar. 5, 1850, at Rosario. Also signed by Carlos Espinosa.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, Mar. 5, 1850
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses and mules, Mar. 5, 1850
Cháves, José Antonio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Mar. 10, 1850, reporting on his arrival at Mulegé with funds and supplies for which he is trying to find transportation. Escobar is on his way with money and communications.
Ramírez, Anastasio
Passport, Mar. 13, 1850, for José María Aripe and Gabino Manríquez for the purpose of bringing communications to Manuel Castro.
Ramírez, Anastasio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Mar. 13, 1850, reporting that Sgt. Patricio Escobar has just arrived at San Ignacio.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to María Antonio Pico, Mar. 15, 1850.
Moreno, José R.
Receipt, Mar. 15, 1850, to Manuel Castro for a horse and saddle.
Segura, José María
Receipt, Mar. 15, 1850, to Manuel Castro for 2 saddles, to be returned to the colony upon his arrival in San Diego.
Ramírez, Anastasio
Passport for Marquines, bearer of a letter and document for the commander of the military colony, Mar. 21, 1850
Ramírez, Anastasio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Mar. 21, 1850, reporting that on arrival of Raimundo Vitorio with mail, after some difficulties a horse was found and a soldier sent; Cháves waits to ship his cargo.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of statement, Mar. 26, 1850, concerning crimes committed by a few to the detriment of their companions.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of expenditures, Mar. 31, 1850
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of an account, Mar. 31, 1850
Memorandum concerning tools, Apr. 1, 1850
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Apr. 4, 1850. Also signed by Carlos Espinosa.
Estimate of expenditures, Apr. 4, 1850
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Drafts of communications, Mar. 5-Apr. 4, 1850 — form letters for sending various documents.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Francisco C. Arce, Apr. 7, 1850, giving news of himself, and requesting information concerning his family.
Romero, Ignacio
Receipt, Apr. 8, 1850, to Castro for a horse which he had purchased from Atanasio Arballo and which was lost during the war against the Americans.
Talamante, Juan Manuel
Permission for Manuel Díaz to pick up and return a horse belonging to his brother Domingo, Apr. 12, 1850.
Cháves, José Antonio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Apr. 13, 1850, reporting that due to the scarcity of transportation for tools, etc., he has not yet been able to begin his march to join Castro. He is sending the present letter and other communications by Sgt. Ramírez. Ventura Arce has been paid in toto.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft, Apr. 13, 1850, of letter complaining about the disorganization of administration in the towns of the frontier.
Viva, José María
Document re sale of a mare to Loreto Ortega, Apr. 15, 1850.
Espinosa, Loreto
Letter to Manuel Castro, Apr. 19, 1850, requesting him to entrust 2 mules to the bearer of the letter, Ignacio Villa.
Vitorio, Raymundo
Receipt, Apr. 21, 1850, for his wages.
Castillo, Tomás?
Record of sale of horse to Manuel Castro, Apr. 22, 1850
Andrade, Ceferino
Receipt, Apr. 22, 1850, for a horse.
Bravo, Juan de Dios
Receipt, Apr. 28, 1850, to Manuel Castro for 2 horses.
Distribution of funds, Apr. 30, 1850
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of funds received and distributed, Apr. 30, 1850
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Daily expenditures, May 1, 1850. (In oversize portfolio)
Vitorio, Raymundo
Receipt, May 2, 1850, for wages received.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses and mules, May 3, 1850
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, May 3, 1850
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, May 3, 1850. Also signed by Carlos Espinosa.
Feliz, José Miguel
Letter to Manuel Castro, May 4, 1850, asking him to see that Pedro, an Indian of San Borja, or a child related to Eugenio Orozco, return a flintlock shotgun to him.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Report on troops, May 4, 1850. (In oversize portfolio)
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses and mules, Apr. 4, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Mar. 5, 1850, giving an account of his activities since leaving San Ignacio for Rosario, but since equipment has not arrived has not been able to start work for the Colony.
Espinosa, Loreto
Receipt, May 6, 1850, for wages received.
Cháves, José Antonio
Letter to Manuel Castro, May 7, 1850, concerning the bearer of the letter who is from San Borja and comes to get 5 animals taken from him.
Espinosa, Loreto
Receipt, May 15, 1850, for wages received.
Cháves, José Antonio
Memorandum of funds received, May 12, 1850. 2 copies
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-,
Draft of letter, May 12, 1850, remitting list of horses and mules belonging to the colony. Cháves has arrived with horses and mules, though both Cháves and Escobar lost some animals on the way.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, May 18, 1850, stating that both Escobar and Cháves have arrived with funds. He suggests since the distance from the capital is so great that some other system of transporting men and effects should be devised, the present one being costly and slow.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, May 20, 1850, concerning the establishment of a regular courier between Santo Tomás and the capital.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, May 18, 1850, stating he had to wait for tools to come, but the arrival of Cháves has left him free to leave, which he hopes to do on the 22nd of the month.
Serrano, José Bernardo
Document re the sale of a mule to Manuel Castro, May 20, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of statement, May 20, 1850, re assassination of Eugenio Orosco. In absence of any authority in Rosario, he has taken depositions in the case, the presumed guilty parties having been imprisoned.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, May 20, 1850, re the assassination of Eugenio Orosco.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, May 22, 1850, to the judge at Mulegé concerning the murder of Eugenio Orosco.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, May 28, 1850, transmitting copy of circular of the Minister of War concerning abuses of prisoners.
Murillo, Feliciano
Receipt, May 30, 1850, for a horse.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Drafts, May 31-June 3, 1850, of form letters remitting documents.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of funds, May 31, 1850
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of funds received and disbursed, May 31, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Daily expenditures, June 1, 1850. (In oversize portfolio)
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Daily expenditures, July 1, 1850 (In oversize portfolio)
Cháves, José Antonio
Letter to Manuel Castro, June 1, 1850, stating that Ramírez has this day left for San Luis. He also has punished certain soldiers because of theft.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Note of articles remitted to Cháves, undated
Castro, Manuel
List of men present at review, June 3, 1850. Also signed by Carlos Espinosa.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, June 3, 1850.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, June 5, 1850, announcing the political division of the territory, according to which an ayuntamiento should be established in Rosario or some nearby point.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, June 8?, 1850. Has received communication concerning the theft by soldiers of arms, etc., and deplores the number of shameless individuals who compose the colony. States those guilty may be imprisoned.
Cháves, José Antonio
Accounts, June 16, 1850.
Aguilar, Luis
Receipt, June 16, 1850, for wages received.
Aguilar, Ramón
Receipt, June 17, 1850, for wages received.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, June 20, 1850, transmitting communication from the Minister of War concerning an error in Castro's salary, since the government never appointed him first captain of the military colony in Rosario.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, June 20, 1850, transmitting request of the Minister of War for information on Manuel Rudesindo Castro. If he can be found, a military service sheet should be remitted.
Espinosa, José
Receipt, June 27, 1850, for wages received.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, June 25, 1850, transmitting order from the Minister of War concerning content of reports.
Espinosa, Rafael
3 letters to Manuel Castro, June 28, 1850, one concerning accounts; one relating to the establishment of a regular courier; and the third, re funds being sent by soldier Carrillo.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of funds, June 30, 1850
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum on funds received and disbursed, June 30, 1850
Cháves, José Antonio
Estimate of expenditures, July 3, 1850.
Cháves, José Antonio
List of men present at review, July 3, 1850. Also signed by Carlos Espinosa.
Cháves, José Antonio
List of horses and mules, July 3, 1850.
Espinosa, José
Receipt, July 4, 1850, for wages.
Maldonado, Francisco
Portion of a document, July 8, 1850.
Account of wages given to some soldiers, July 10, 1850.
Maldonado, Francisco
Letter, July 10, 1850, re procedure in case against alleged murderers of Orozco.
Espinosa, José
Receipt, July 10, 1850, for wages.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, July 19, 1850, requesting that copies of regimental registration for all soldiers recruited be sent to his office.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, July 19, 1850, transmitting copy of his letter to Castillo Negrete.
Inventory of tools, July 15, 1850, with acknowledgment of receipt signed by Carlos Espinosa.
López, Felipe
Receipt, July 21, 1850, for wages
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, July 24, 1850, stating that Castillo Negrete will be reporting to the colony, and will bring funds for the colony.
Espinosa, José
Receipt, July 27, 1850, for wages.
Cháves, José Antonio
Distribution of funds, July 31, 1850.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, July 24, 1850, concerning some unacceptable items on monthly reports.
Cháves, José Antonio
Memorandum of funds received and disbursed, July 31, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Daily expenditures, Aug. 1, 1850. (In oversize portfolio)
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Aug. 1, 1850, concerning soldier Raymundo Victorio, at present sick in La Paz, who will be returned to the colony when Andrés P. Vidal goes there with funds at the end of October or the beginning of November.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Aug. 3, 1850, sending a decree to be published. (Decree not enclosed.)
Cháves, José Antonio
Estimate of expenditures, Aug. 3, 1850.
Cháves, José Antonio
List of men present at review, Aug. 3, 1850. Also signed by Guadalupe Melendes.
Cháves, José Antonio
List of horses and mules, Aug. 3, 1850.
Receipts for wages received, Aug. 4, 1850. (2 items, one signed by Julio Ortega, the other very faded)
Ortega, Julio
Receipt, Aug. 12, 1850, for wages.
López, Felipe
Receipt, Aug. 12, 1850, for wages.
Papers, in proceedings against criminal Jacinto Salas, Aug. 19-28, 1850, with signatures of Loreto Espinosa, Rudesindo Villa, Eusebio Murillo, Ventura Arce, Enrique Aguilar.
Ortega, Julio
Receipts, Aug. 1850, for wages. received. (2 items)
Cháves, José Antonio
Distribution of funds, Aug. 31, 1850.
Cháves, José Antonio
Memorandum of funds received and disbursed, Aug. 31, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Daily expenditures, Sept. 1, 1850 (In oversize portfolio)
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses and mules, Sept. 3, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Sept. 3, 1850. Also signed by Guadalupe Melendes.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, Sept. 3, 1850.
Ortega, Julio
Receipts, Sept. 1850, for wages. (4 items)
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of funds, Sept. 30, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of funds received and disbursed, Sept. 30, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Daily expenditures, Oct. 1, 1850. (In oversize portfolio)
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, Oct. 3, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Oct. 3, 1850. Also signed by Guadalupe Melendes.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses and mules, Oct. 3, 1850.
López. Felipe
Receipts, Oct. 1850, for wages.
Ortega, Julio
Receipt, Oct. 23, 1850, for wages.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Oct. 25, 1850, reporting on his searches for a suitable location for the colony.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Oct. 25, 1850, sending a copy of the
derrotero or chart showing his route to Santo Tomás.
See M-M 21: 360a -372a.
Villavicencio, Cruz
Receipt, May 30, 1850, to Antonio Cháves for a horse.
Mansilla y Gamboa, Agustín
Receipt, Oct. 29, 1859, to Manuel Castro for 6 mules.
Ortega, Julio
Receipt, Oct. 31, 1850, for wages.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of funds, Oct. 31, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of funds received and disbursed, Oct. 31, 1850.
Bona, Tomás
Statement that land named San Pedro and San Pablo is actually untilled, and thereby granted to Antonio Cháves, Oct. 31, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Daily expenditures, Nov. 1, 1850. (In oversize portfolio)
Zúñiga, Nepomuceno
Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 30, 1850, containing complaints about animals borrowed and not returned by members of the colony.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, Nov. 3, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Nov. 3, 1850. Also signed by Guadalupe Melendes.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses and mules, Nov. 3, 1850.
Documents in case against the Indian Antonio, Nov. 4, 1850, with signatures of Manuel Castro, Agustín Mansilla, José Antonio Cháves, Francisco Ceballos, Dolores Lucero, Francisco Sarneta and José María Arias.
Maldonado, Francisco
Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 5, 1850, requesting information on case related to the death of Orozco.
López, Felipe
Receipt, Nov. 16, 1850, for wages.
Aguilar, Luis
Receipt, Nov. 10, 1850
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel S. Hidalgo, Nov. 19, 1850, requesting funds for the colony to be entrusted to Andrés P. Vidal. With note, of same date, by Vidal acknowledging receipt of funds.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft. Permission to Pascual Domínguez to continue to cultivate some property named Salsipuedes, Nov. 20, 1850.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Hidalgo, Nov. 20, 1850, requesting him to give Andrés P. Vidal 18 pesos for the colony, with note of same date signed by Vidal acknowledging receipt.
Serrano, José Antonio and Ortiz, Santiago
Letter, Nov. 21, 1850, requesting land on the site known as
Cueras de Venado.
See M-M 21:
368-369
Espinosa, Rafael
2 letters, Nov. 21, 1850, one sending papers concerning contraband and the other that papers should be drawn up against Macedonio González who left the territory without permission.
Bona, Tomás
Document, Nov. 21, 1850, concerning an agreement between Agustín Mansilla and Manuel Castro re Mancilla's property.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 23, 1849, transmitting copy of letter of Minister of War concerning forrage for horses of the colony.
Duarte, Pedro E.
Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 2, 1850, concerning a theft.
Ramírez, Anastasio
Receipt, Nov. 24, 1850, for wages.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter to Manuel Díaz, Nov. 26, 1850, ordering him to remit funds to Martín Higuera. With note by Martín Higuera acknowledging receipt of money.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of funds, Nov. 30, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of funds received and disbursed, Nov. 30, 1850.
López, Felipe
Receipt, Dec. 2, 1850, for wages.
Estrada, Irineo
Regimental registration, Jan. 21, 1851, with signatures of Doroteo Roque, Ramón Hernándes, Andrés Pérez Vidal and M. S. Hidalgo. (In oversize portfolio)
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, Dec. 3, 1850.
List of men present at review, Dec. 3, 1850. Certified by Tomás Bona.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses and mules, Dec. 3, 1850
López, Felipe
Receipt, Dec. 4, 1850, for wages.
López, Felipe
Receipt, Dec. 4, 1850, of money for Sargeant Ramírez.
Espinosa, Loreto
Receipt, Dec. 3, 1850, of rifles etc.
Ramírez, Anastasio
Receipt, Dec. 4, 1850, for 22 pesos.
López, Felipe
Receipt, Dec. 4, 1850, for wages.
Díaz, Manuel
Receipt, Dec. 6, 1850, to Castillo Negrete of funds.
Serrano, José María
Receipt, Dec. 19, 1850, for wages.
Mexía, Vicente
Receipt, Dec. 20, 1850, for wages.
Serrano, José María
Receipt, Dec. 15, 1850, for wages.
Mexía, Vicente
Receipt, Dec. 20, 1850, for wages.
Mexía, Vicente
Receipt, Dec. 28, 1850, for wages.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Dec. 26, 1850, transmitting copy of his letter to Castillo Negrete concerning recruiting for the colony.
Castillo Negrete, Francisco del
Letter, Dec. 30, 1850, requesting services of a secretary be provided him.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of funds, Dec. 31, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of funds received and disbursed, Dec. 31, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Daily expenditures, Mar. 1850. (In oversize portfolio)
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Daily expenditures, Apr. 1850.
Distribution of funds, June 1850.
Memorandum of equipment, July 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, undated (1850?), concerning bad shape the horses are in, delayed arrival of Loreto Carrillo due to illness, notes on accounts for previous month, and wishes to know when further funds will be sent.
Letter, [1851]. Complete?
Mexía, Vicente
Receipt, Jan. 22, 1851, for wages.
List of individuals, undated
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses and mules, Jan. 3, 1851
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, Jan. 3, 1851.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Jan. 27, 1851, transmitting copy of letter from the Minister of War, concerning an American by name of Wether, deserter from the warship Falmouth.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Jan. 3, 1851. Also signed by Tomás Bona.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter, Jan. 3, 1851, to Rafael Espinosa, sending in duplicate the list of men present at review.
Mexía, Vicente
Receipt, Jan. 5, 1851, for wages of Julio Ortega.
Mexía, Vicente
Receipt, Jan. 5, 1851, for wages of Jacinto Sola.
Fierro, Francisco
Receipt, Jan. 14, 1859, for wages of Julio Ortega
Mexía, Vicente
Receipt, Jan. 14, 1851, for wages of Jacinto Sola.
Mexía, Vicente
Receipt, Jan. 18, 1851, for wages of Julio Ortega.
Mexía, Vicente
Receipt, Jan. 22, 1851, for wages of Jacinto Sola.
Castillo Negrete, Francisco Javier del
Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 23, 1851, requesting
information on the secularization of California missions.
See 355a-356a for draft of Castro's reply.
Saiz, José Domingo
Letter, Jan. 27, 1851.
Papers in case against Ramón Acevedo for wounds inflicted on Pascual Domínguez, Jan. 27, 1851, with signatures of Antonio Cháves.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Jan. 27, 1851, transmitting from the Minister of War a communication to be forwarded to the Mexican consul in California.
Morillo, Eugenio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 27, 1851, requesting him to give 10 pesos to the bearer, Juan Mendoza.
Ruíz, Manuel
Receipt, Jan. 31, 1851, for 315 pesos. Signed by Joaquín Martorel, as witness.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of funds, Jan. 31, 1851.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of funds received and disbursed, Jan. 31, 1851.
Espinosa, Rafael
3 letters, Feb. 3, 1851, one requesting 4 copies of lists of men present at reviews, one referring to account which does not mention effects brought by Lt. Cháves, and third containing copy of his letter of June 20, 1850.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Feb. 3, 1851. Also signed by José Domingo Saiz.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses and mules, Feb. 3, 1851
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, Feb. 3, 1851.
Ruíz, Manuel
Receipt, Feb. 3, 1851, for 970 pesos from Pío Pico for trimming and cleaning up the vineyard of Santa Margarita. Signed by José Joaquín Ortega and Joaquín Martorel.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Feb. 4, 1851, requesting [Father
Tomás Mancilla] to delay his departure until some other priest has been
designated for the chaplaincy of the colony.
See no. 35
Ruíz, Manuel
Receipt, Feb. 4, 1851, for 298 pesos from Joaquín Martorell, witnessed by Pío Pico.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Feb. 5, 1851, enclosing copy of contract with Agustín Mancilla concerning the planting of a wheat crop for the colony.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Feb. 5, 1851, sending 4 requests for land.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Drafts of two letters, Feb. 7, 1851, the one remitting
Manuel Díaz' request for retirement from the army, and the other enclosing
copy of his letter to Father Tomás Mancilla.
See no. 30
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter to Andrés P. Vidal, Feb. 7, 1851, requesting him to pay two soldiers on their way to La Paz.
Castillo Negrete, Francisco Javier del
Receipt, Feb. 5, 1851, for wages.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Rafael Espinosa, Feb. 7, 1851, concerning the establishment of the colony in the lands of the ex-mission of Santo Tomás.
Mexía, Vicente
Receipt, Feb. 8, 1851, for wages of Jacinto Solas.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Feb. 12, 1851, stating he has appointed as provisional "subgefe político" Francisco del Castillo Negrete, subject to the approval of the government.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter to Andrés Pérez Vidal, Feb. 12, 1851, requesting him to entrust funds to Castillo Negrete.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Request, Feb. 12, 1851, to withdraw from service.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Feb. 12, 1851, to Rafael Espinosa, enclosing his request to withdraw from the service and explaining his reasons for this request.
There is no no. 52.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Feb. 12, 1851, reporting that Raymundo Victorio has been replaced. because of his bad conduct, by Ireneo Estrada.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Feb. 12, 1851, to Andrés
Pérez Vidal, Feb. 12, 1851, requesting him to entrust funds to Castillo
Negrete.
See also no. 45-46.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Feb. 12, 1851, sending duplicate copy of his request to withdraw from the service.
Figueroa, Ramón
Petition, Jan. 14, 1851, for lands in the ex-mission of Santa Caterina.
Ramírez, José María
Petition, Jan. 14, 1851, for lands in the ex-mission of Santa Caterina.
Fraijo, Gregorio
Petition for land in the ex-mission of Santa Caterina, Jan. 14, 1851.
Espinosa, Rafael
3 letters, Feb. 15, 1851, one transmitting copy of communication of Minister of War concerning regulations applying to military colonies; another forwarding request of Minister of War for the military service record of Estanislao Armenta; and the third stating that Andrés P. Vidal will bring supplies to the colony as well as funds.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Feb. 17, 1851, announcing that Andrés Vidal will be reporting to the colony with 2 soldiers, bringing funds and supplies with him; the Minister of War urges diligence in establishing the colony and desires the military service record of Castro and Cháves; he, Espinosa, has recommended repeatedly to the government the necessity of the appointment of a paymaster for the colony who would be charged with the regular sending of funds.
Espinosa, José Luciano
Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 26, 1851, requesting him to give money to bearer, Pedro Saens.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of funds, Feb. 28, 1851. Also signed by Manuel Díaz.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of funds received and distributed. Feb. 28, 1851.
Saiz, Pedro
Receipt, Mar. 2, 1851, of 155 pesos from Manuel Castro to be remitted to José L. Espinosa.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, Mar. 3, 1851. For another copy, see no. 77.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses and mules, Mar. 3, 1851.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, Mar. 3, 1851. For another copy, see no. 74.
Murillo, Hilario
Letter, Mar. 4, 1851, concerning the slaughter of 2 heads of cattle and the theft of money.
Castillo Negrete, Francisco Javier del
Receipt, Mar. 5, 1851, for wages.
Aguilar, Luis
Receipt, Mar. 22, 1851, for funds received by José María Monterola.
Arce, Ventura
Receipt, Mar. 22, 1851, of 12 pesos for rent of 2 mules.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of funds, Mar. 31, 1851.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of funds received and distributed, Mar. 31, 1851.
López, Felipe
Petition, Apr. 3, 1851, for land near San Fernando in a place named San Juan de Dios.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Lists of horses and mules, Apr. 3, 1851.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, Apr. 3, 1851.
Castillo Negrete, Francisco Javier del
Receipt, Apr. 3, 1851, for wages.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Apr. 3, 1851. Also signed by Tomás Bona.
Aguilar, Luis
Letter to Andrés Vidal, Apr. 3, 1851, concerning theft by soldier Jacinto Salas of 6 pesos.
Espinosa, Rafael
2 letters, Apr. 24, 1851, one concerning Luis Aguilar's request for some land and the second concerning other requests for land.
Espinosa, Rafael
2 letters, Apr. 25, 1851, one relating to Manuel Díaz' request for retirement from the services, granting him a month's leave, after which the application will be reconsidered; the second concerning report on distribution of funds.
Castillo, Juan
Regimental registration, Apr. 26, 1851. Contemporary copy, signed by José P. Vidal.
There is no no. 106.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Apr. 26. 1851, concerning land grants for the colony.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Apr. 27, 1851, ordering Castro to proceed with individual adjustments in salaries and to prepare suitable reports relating thereto, since no official paymaster has been designated by the government.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Apr. 26, 1851, requesting information on what has been done in providing work uniforms for the soldiers.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Apr. 28, 1853, states he has referred Castro's request to the Minister of War.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Apr. 29, 1851, sending copy of regimental
registration of Juan Castillo.
See 104-105
Castro, Manuel
Memorandum of funds received and disbursed, Apr. 30, 1851.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of funds, Apr. 30, 1851. Draft and clear copy.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter, June 30, 1851, sending military papers of Estanislao Armenta.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, Mar. 3, 1851. Also signed by Tomás Bona.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses, May 3, 1851.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, May 3, 1851. Also signed by Tomás Bona.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, May 3, 1851.
Pérez Vidal, Andrés
Memorandum of expenditures, May 6, 1851. 2 versions.
Amador, Loreto
Request for land, May 17, 1851
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, May 26, 1851, transmitting copy of letter from the Minister of War relating to the agreement between Castro and Mancilla for the planting of wheat.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Order of the day, May 28, 1851, announcing appointment of Andrés Pérez Vidal as Alferes 2 of the colony.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Order of the day, May 30, 1851, notifying that there will be an inspection on the following day.
List of men present at review, May 31, 1851.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of funds, May 31, 1851.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of expenditures, May 31, 1851.
Ramírez, Anastasio
Memorandum concerning armament, May 31, 1851.
Serrano, José Antonio
Petition, June 9?, 1851, for land.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, June 3, 1851, stating Castillo Negrete is on his way to Castro, with funds and supplies, and reporting on news from California, notably that an expedition headed by one Joseph Morehead is on its way and may attempt to take over Baja California. He recommends vigilance and prompt reporting of any further news.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, June 3, 1851, desiring full and frequent reports on work accomplished at the colony.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, June 3, 1851.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses and mules, June 3, 1851.
Pérez Vidal, Andrés
Receipt, June 3, 1851, for wages.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at inspection, June 3, 1851. Also signed by Tomás Bona.
Espinosa, Rafael
Proclamation, Feb. 12, 1851, relating to land grants in the colony. Copy, signed by Tomás Bona and Dolores Lucero.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Land grant to various members of the colony, June 21, 1851.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft, July 7, 1851, of statement that certain individuals have permission to sow at San Salvador.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of inhabitants of the colony, June 25, 1851. (In oversize portfolio)
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, June 25, 1851, sending petitions of Tomás Bona and his wife for land.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, June 25, 1851, re orders he has received.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Drafts of 2 letters, June 29, 1851, one sending papers of José B. Arce concerning his withdrawal from the army, and the other reporting on arrival of Andrés P. Vidal and other matters pertaining to the colony.
Incomplete letter by Castro?, June 30, 1851?, giving orders for
an unnamed individual to go to Mulegé or Loreto to find the funds destined for
the colony.
See also 176-178.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of funds received and disbursed, June 30, 1851.
Instructions for José María Monterola who is to march for
Mulegé to attempt to find funds destined for the colony.
See also 173.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of funds, June 30, 1851.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft, June 30, 1851, enclosing account of expenditures of Andrés P. Vidal on his march to Santo Tomás.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, July 3, 1851. 2 copies.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at review, July 3, 1851. 4 copies. For another copy, see 196-197.
There is no no. 194.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Estimate of expenditures, July 3, 1851.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of men present at inspection, July 3, 1851.
See
also 185-193.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Rafael Espinosa, July 6, 1851, reporting on progress of the colony and commenting on difficulties faced, particularly being so far from the capital and having no regular method of transmitting funds.
There is no no. 205.
Espinosa, José I.
Letter to Manuel Castro, July 8, 1851, reporting on the shipwreck of an American vessel in Rosario.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, July 23, 1851, transmitting copy of communication from the Minister of War.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of funds, July 31, 1851.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of funds received and disbursed, July 31, 1851. 2 copies.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft, Aug. 5, 1851, of statement reporting he plans to leave Baja California for a while to attend to his business in Alta California, leaving Antonio Cháves in charge.
Espinosa. Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Aug. 10, 1851, containing copy of letter written to Castillo Negrete in which he announces to Castillo Negrete his appointment as Captain to the military colony.
Cháves, José Antonio
Letter, Aug. 15, 1851, reporting on the colony, for Castro who has left for Alta California.
Saiz, José Domingo
Letter to Manuel Castro, Aug. 22, 1851, returning an animal bearing the brand of the colony.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter, Aug. 29, 1851, concerning the arrival of Father Suárez del Real in Baja California, to whom he is entrusting funds to be remitted to the colony.
Papers relating to an agreement reached by Manuel Fernandéz Cordova and Manuel Díaz, Oct. 30-Nov. 22, 1851. Copies.
Mexía, Vicente
Receipt, Dec. 28, 1850, for wages.
Cháves, José Antonio
Letter, Jan. 9, 1852, reporting on events at the colony, and including copies of documents. He tells of the arrival of Castillo Negrete and subsequent difficulties.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Feb. 7, 1852, concerning the invasion of the frontier by adventurers from Alta California.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter to Pedro Duarte, Feb. 15, 1852, re adventurers from Alta California, and requesting his support in defending the country from the invaders.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Petition, Feb. 18, 1852, claiming again mines of San Vicente.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter, Mar. 1852, re invasion of foreigners and re the
killing of two of them, one of them Isaac Banes.
See also 266-354.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of pass, Apr. 5, 1852, for Santiago Dominguez.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Apr. 6, 1852, concerning the imperative need for him to return to California to attend to personal business, and requesting that Father Suárez del Real, as chaplain of the colony, be put in charge during his absence.
Papers concerning the death of foreigner, Isaac Banes, 1852,
with signatures of Manuel Castro, Santa María Alvarez, José
Cesario Chacón, Ignacio Bernal, Pedro Leibas, Santiago Domínguez,
Samuel Kirkhuff, José María Aguiar, Thomas Whitly, Juan Bautista
Mendoza, José Amador, Manuel León, Damacio Garcia, Nepomuceno Estrada,
Agustín Rodríguez, José Domingo, Jesús
Gastelum.
See also 258-261.
Cháves, José Antonio
Account of deficit in funds remitted from La Paz. 1852.
Castro, Manuel
Draft of letter, Jan. 24, 1851, in reply to Castillo
Negrete's request for information concerning the secularization of missions.
See
no. 14.
Castillo Negrete, Francisco Javier del
Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 4, 1853, transmitting request of the Minister of War for accounts to be rendered by Castro, and should he be absent, by some duly authorized person.
Note concerning lands in the Cañada of Santo Tomás, undated
Unsigned account of expenditures on march from La Paz to undesignated place. [1850?]
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Daily expenditures for 5 soldiers, [1849?]-1850. 2 items.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of money in his charge, [1849?].
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses and mules [1850].
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Derrotero, showing his route from San José del Cabo to Rosario.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses and mules, [1850].
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Accounts, [1850].
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of mules and horses purchased, undated
Lists of mules and horses, with note concerning those lost, undated and [1850], 3 items.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Distribution of funds, [1850].
2 diseños of land in the Valle de las Cueras de Venado, [1850].
See M-M 20, no. 596.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Accounts, [1850].
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Request concerning note signed by Francisco Casanueva, [1850].
In folder 1.
Muñiz, Vicente
Statement certifying that Castro held an inspection, May 2, 1849.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Accounts, Dec. 1849.
Accounts, May-June [1851?], with annotation by José Antonio Cháves.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter, June 9, [1851], remitting two lists of inspection, and a list of horses and mules.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, June 30, 1851, concerning Manuel R. Castro.
Distribution of funds of Sargeant Díaz, [1851].
Daily expenditures for the colony, Feb. [1851]. (In oversize portfolio)
List of the soldiers actually in service, [1851].
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum on size of Agustín Mancilla's garden [1851?]
See also file concerning this property, 408-419.
Ramírez, José María
Information concerning Santa Catarina. [1851].
Accounts, May-July [1851?].
Memorandum of armament. [1851].
Memorandum of troops. [1851]. (In oversize portfolio)
Inventory of armament [1851].
Daily expenditures, Jan. 1, 1851. (In oversize portfolio)
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of funds disbursed, [1851].
Memorandum of munitions lacking, [1851].
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, [1852], transmitting certified copies of documents in case against Manuel F. de Cordova for various crimes of sedition in calling foreign troops into the territory, and Castillo Negrete's role in the affair.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, [1852]. Incomplete.
Copy of letter from the Section of War of the Treasury, Feb. 3, 1848, concerning status of Manuel Castro.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Memorandum of troops, Oct. 19, 1848.
Fierro, Francisco
Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 22, 1849, requesting assistance of 3 men to help in apprehending a certain José and exiling him to Guaymas, for having taken up arms against the lawful authority.
Serrano, José Bernardo
Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 30, 1849, reporting that Cháves has not yet arrived, there is cholera in Mazatlán, and gold has been discovered in Sonora.
Zúñiga, Tomás
Letter to Manuel Castro, Dec. 11, 1849, relating that Cháves is expected momentarily in Loreto.
Ayala, Juan Nepomuceno, 1814-
Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 17, 1850, saying he will do all he can for Cháves: the bearer of the letter, Enrique Aguilar, is to take possession for them both of the land which may be granted them: the rumors about Zúñiga are unfounded, and Zúñiga may even be able to help the colony.
File of papers relating to Agustín Mansilla's claim to land in Santo Tomás. With signatures of José Ignacio Arce, Estanisloa Armenta, Francisco Romero, Tomás Bona, Pío Pico, Agustín Mansilla, José Matías Moreno. 1850. Copies and original documents.
Zúñiga, Tomás
Letter to Manuel Castro, June 18, 1850, concerning false rumors and re Cháves, including copy of document relating to Cháves.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
List of horses and mules, June 1850.
Avila, Miguel, 1796-1874
Letter to Manuel Castro, July 24, 1850, questioning Castro about the possibility of finding him land in the colony.
Moreno, José R.
Letter to Manuel Castro, May 10, 1851, concerning proposal of some of the southern states of North America, including Texas, to form a separate confederation, annexing Mexico and Baja California.
Cháves, José Antonio
Statement concerning Francisco María de Bellota who has permission to travel freely in the territory, and is empowered to apprehend and punish any wrong-doing neophytes.
Cháves, José Antonio
Request, Oct. 10, 1850, that if necessary, aid be given to Ráfael Peña who bears an important letter for Manuel Castro in San Diego.
Maldonado, Francisco de P.
Letter to Manuel Castro, Nov. 27, 1850, requesting him to send him papers in case concerning murder of Orozco.
Record of land granted in the colony of Santo Tomás, 1850-1851.
Robles Pezuela, Manuel, 1817-1862
Circular, no. 85, as Minister of War, concerning the necessity for all soldiers to comply rigorously with police regulations. Facsimile, with annotation addressed to the comandante militar by Rafael Espinosa, May 12, 1851, to publish the order.
Robles Pezuela, Manuel, 1817-1862
Circular no. 90, advising that no one in the pay of the military should be in any way involved with gambling. Printed, with note by Espinosa to the comandante militar to publish the order.
Hidalgo, Manuel S.
Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 15, 1851, re his hopes in being appointed to the position of Paymaster for the colony, and expressing his interest in being granted some land in the colony.
Bandini, Juan, 1800-1859
Letter to Manuel Castro, Mar. 14, 1851, stating he was unable to meet Castro in Ensenada and will not be able to until later on in the month, but does want to discuss important business with him relating to commerce on the frontier. He warns Castro against speculators.
Jouan, Agustín
Letter to Manuel Castro, Mar. 17, 1851, stating he has arrived on board a Mexican vessel now anchored at Ensenada, and would like to see Castro.
Castillo Negrete, Francisco Javier del
Letter to Manuel Castro, Mar. 22, 1851, reporting his voyage is slow, and complaining of Peña whose treatment of the animals is very bad. The soldier Andrés deserted at the end of February; and he has received his appointment as subjefe político.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Rafael Espinosa, Apr. 4, 1851. Re shipwreck of a British vessel near Punto de San Quintín. Incomplete.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Ricardo Ramírez, concerning march.
Robles Pezuela, Manuel, 1817-1862
Circular no. 93, Apr. 8, 1851, concerning regulations governing travel allowances for marches, stating that all individuals are obliged, when ordered, to undertake a march, even if travel allowances have not been made. Facsimile.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Rafael Espinosa, Apr. 29, 1851, re gold and silver mines in Baja California, and the resultant influx of North Americans, which poses problems re granting of lands.
Moreno, José R.
Letter to Manuel Castro, May 10, 1851, saying he was ill when Castro came to San Diego, but now is better and asks him about land in San Juan de Dios for Don Felipe López. Sending an article on the "confederation" (429-431?)
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, June 3, 1851, telling him to come to some agreement with Castillo Negrete on a means of assuring regular communication and payment from the capital.
Johns, Thomas Denton, d. 1883
Letter to Castro, sending a letter for I. Marks who is shipwrecked near San Quentin, requesting him to transmit it to Marks as soon as possible.
Bandini, José María
Request, July 28, 1851, for land in Baja California.
Pérez Vidal, Andrés
Letter to Manuel Castro, July 31, 1851, protesting order to march to Mulegé.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Andrés P. Vidal, giving his reasons for having chosen Vidal for the march.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter to Antonio Cháves, Aug. 5, 1851, charging Cháves to look after the colony's interests while he, Castro, is in Alta California.
Espinosa, Rafael
Letter to Manuel Castro, Aug. 29, 1851, replying to various letters of Castro, and stating that he has been ill.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to José Bolcoff, Sept. 12, 1851, recommending that boats in search of salt should come to the Punta de San Quintín in Baja California.
Cháves, José Antonio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Oct. 12, 1851, stating that Castillo Negrete has been at San Felipe since the 5th, bringing so much freight with him that it will be some 20 days more before he leaves. Cháves has requested that documents and funds be turned over to him for immediate transmittal to the colony; but he does not know that this request will be complied with. If Castro does not return soon, he, Cháves, will inform the authorities of Castillo Negrete's game.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Copy of letter sent to Antonio Cháves, Nov. 18, 1851, in reply to Cháves letter, and outlining instructions for procedures to be followed in dealing with Castillo Negrete, emphasizing Cháves' responsibility, and requesting to be kept fully informed of further events.
Javier
Letter to Francisca N. De Castillo Negrete, Nov. 26, 1851, concerning payment for rental of mules provided by Tomás Bona.
Matías Moreno, José, 1817-1869
Copy of letter, Nov. 29, 1851, to Rafael Espinosa, concerning the lamentable state of Baja California since the arrival of the military colony there. He comments on great hopes of order being restored by arrival of Castillo Negrete, but Castro, even though now in Monterey, California, still is in command, Tomás Bona and Cháves obeying his orders implicitly.
Matías Moreno, José, 1817-1869
Letter to José L. Espinosa, Dec. 7, 1851, concerning Baja California affairs, and enclosing copies of his letter to Rafael Espinosa (419-494), Castro's letter to Cháves (488-488), and printed broadsides, one by Castillo Negrete (639) and one signed by various Mexicans (638).
Cháves, José Antonio
Proclamations, Dec. 20, 1851. For another copy, see 636.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Incomplete draft of grant of land to Loreto González. [1851]
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Notes on measurement of lands, undated
List of individuals having gardens, near the ditch, needing water, undated
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Account of lands distributed in Baja California, with draft of covering letter by Castro, June 29, 1851.
Cháves, José Antonio
Proclamation, Jan. 4, 1852. 6 copies.
See no. 244-247.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Jan. 17, 1852, to the Minister of War, concerning an Indian uprising in the southern part of the state quelled by a company of volunteers. He hears that these volunteers now plan to invade the Baja California frontier.
Alvarez, Santa María
Letter to Manuel Castro, Jan. 23, 1852, concerning events in Baja California.
Patterson, Francis Engle, 1827-1862
Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 5, 1852, sending affidavit concerning events near Guadalupe ranch. For affidavit, see 572-575.
Sais, Máximo
Request to be released from prison, written for him by Dolores Lucero, Feb. 8, 1852.
Acevedo, Loreto
Request to be released from prison, Feb. 9, 1852, written for him by Dolores Lucero.
Domínguez, Santiago
Expenditures, Feb. 13, 1852
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter, Feb. 13, 1852, appointing Bartolo Salgado captain of the tribe of Santa Catarina, since Bellota, the former captain, has died.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Three drafts of letters, Feb. 14, 1852. The first reporting on the invasion of the frontier by adventurers from Alta California; the second, requesting assistance in repelling the adventurers, and the third to Tomás Bona, enclosing copy of communication re invasion.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter, Feb. 15, 1852, to Estanislao Armenta, requesting his immediate presence.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Miguel Osio, Feb. 15, 1852, requesting Osio to find and return to the colony mules and horses hidden in the vicinity of San Ignacio.
Duarte, Pedro E.
Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 16, 1852, regretting his inability to be of assistance, but he is ill and cannot ride nor does he have suitable horses.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
2 letters, Feb. 17, 1852, the one announcing that Estanislao Armenta will be in charge of the company, the second exhorting vigilance in watching out for the invaders.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Decree urging citizens to apprehend all suspicious foreigners, especially those without necessary papers. Castro also at this time appoints Santa María Alvarez as secretary.
Losa, Carlos
Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 24, 1852, saying he has just learned that the volunteers have crossed the frontier.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Luis Argüello, Feb. 25, 1852, requesting information on invaders, their number, etc.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Feb. 26, 1852, to Santiago Domínguez, informing him that on this day a mission has gone forth with object of apprehending the foreigner Isaac Banes and his companions.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter, Feb. 26, 1852. Same as no. 553.
Argüello, Luis Antonio
Letter, Feb. 27, 1852, in reply to Castro's letter giving him information he has on the invaders.
Mendoza, Juan Bautista
Letter, Feb. 27, 1852, reporting on the killing of Isaac Banes by Santiago Domínguez and his men.
Alvarez, Santa María
Receipt from the interim commandant of the National Guard, Juan Bautista Mendoza, for weapons, Mar. 3, 1852.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to F. E. Patterson, Mar. 5, 1852, concerning incidents relating to the death of Isaac Banes.
Afis, Robert
Deposition, Mar. 5, 1852, concerning the murder of Isaac Banes. (Enclosure to no. 528.)
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Notes concerning Robert Afis' affidavit, [Mar. 1852] refuting certain points made by Afis.
Arce, Santiago Diego
Complaint, Mar. 15, 1852, concerning the theft of horses and weapons, and requesting restitution.
Arce, José Ignacio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Mar. 18, 1852, requesting the return of his rifle, taken from him by order of Cháves.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft, Mar. 26, 1852, of statement concerning death of Isaac Banes. Incomplete.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Santa María Alvarez, Mar. 1852,
requesting that he get back from the National Guard weapons and animals on
loan from the colony.
See 568.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter to Father Suárez del Real, Apr. 13, 1852, concerning arrival of Castillo Negrete and attitude to be taken toward him.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter, Apr. 1852, stating he is leaving for Alta California, and Estanislao Armenta is in charge.
Arce, Francisco, 1821?-1878
Letter to Manuel Castro, May 14, 1852, informing Castro of the imprisonment of Father Real.
Castillo Negrete, Francisco Javier del
Letter to Manuel Castro, Feb. 4, 1853, concerning a note and commenting on lack of documents in the archives of the colony.
Suárez del Real, José María del Refugio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Apr. 5, 1853, concerning his resolution to reside in Baja California.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Letter to Antonio Cháves, Oct. 24, 1853, wanting to know how Cháves proposes to conclude their business interests, and questioning Cháves' behavior toward him.
Cháves, José Antonio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Dec. 3, 1853, relating news that Baja California is a new republic and that his godfather is in prison because of these events.
Cháves, José Antonio
Letter to Manuel Castro, Dec. 23, 1853, containing further news of Baja California. He has gone to Guadalupe with Juan Bandini.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Pojol, July 5, 1855, advising the new commander of the frontier of the difficulties he will have to cope with, and warning him to be careful of the exportation of salt.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to José María Onate, Sept. 10, 1855, re conditions in Mexico and Baja California. Complete?
Castro, José Priani de
Newspaper clipping, Oct. 19, 1855, defending Francisco Palacio de Miranda, one time commander of Baja California, against attack of Matías Moreno.
Serrano, Florencio
Testimony in land grant case 548, Dec. 8, 1855.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Draft of letter to Francisco Rico, June 13, 1856, concerning suspicion of the editor of the Echo of the Pacific re a resolution of the Junta de Amigos del Orden de Monterey which Castro, at Rico's request, brought to be published, the editor being a partisan of the San Francisco Committee of Vigilance.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Order of the day, Feb. 18 to 19, n.y., concerning a march.
Castro, Manuel de Jesús, 1821-
Note re frontier of Baja California, undated
Castro, José Antonio, 1830-
Letter to Manuel Castro, June [1852?], re latest news of Father Suárez del Real.
List of soldiers composing the National Guard at Santo Tomás, undated
List of the individuals in the colony, undated 2 copies.
See no. 538.
Itinerary to Mulegé and the frontier, undated
Cháves, José Antonio
Printed proclamation, same as 499.
Cháves, José Antonio
Printed proclamation, same as 516-520.
Printed notice emanating from San Diego, California, re Baja California disturbances, Dec. 2, 1851. Cataloged as printed item.
Castillo Negrete, Francisco Javier del
Proclamation, Nov. 20, 1851. Printed. Cataloged as printed item.
Cháves, José Antonio
Printed broadside, same as 500.
Comonfort, Ignacio, 1812-1863
Two copies of decree, Mar. 10, 1857, concerning sale or transfer of property in Baja California.
Comonfort, Ignacio, 1812-1863
Copy of decree re inheritances, Aug. 10, 1857.
Berúben, A. E.
Receipt to Joaquín Martorell for 30 pesos, amount due on taxes of lands of Thomas Warner, Apr. 4, 1857.
Arnao, Manuel
Certificate, Nov. 9, 1857, concerning regulations on the sale of islands and uncultivated lands. With copy.
Castro, José, 1810-1860
Administrative organization of northern part of Baja California, 1857.
Pronouncement against Esparza, Aug. 3, 1859. 2 copies.
Montenegro, Eugenio
Letter to J. Castro, Sept. 20, 1859, stating that Esparza has been captured.
Mexican mining regulations. 2 copies, undated