Transcription by Bloom of a document from the Archivo General de las Indias (AGI), Sevilla, Justicia, Legajo 339., 1938-39
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Pertains to the 1544 residencia or investigations made by Judge Lorenzo de Tejada of the Governor of Nueva Galicia, Francisco Váisquez de Coronado and his Lt. Governor, Cristóbal de Oñate. The two men held office before Coronado explored New Mexico, 1540-41. Oñate was the father of Juan de Oñate, who later founded of the first New Mexico colony. Includes, standard questions and testimony regarding encomiendas, treatment of Indians, conduct in office, appointment of officials, upholding the laws, handling of mining issues, etc. Included also are descriptions of the residencias of other Spaniards, including Nuño de Guzman, Diego Váisquez, Alonso Alvarez, Juan de Villareal, Juan Fernandez de Hijar, and Diego Colio among others. Also tried by Tejada were Indians who had horses without licenses for them or who had been selling free children.
There are 8 volumes of photostats for AGI, Justicia, 339 located at CSWR. Bloom's detailed notes about the Justicia documents in these 8 volumes are located in the frontispiece of each volume.
There are 8 volumes of photostats for AGI, Justicia, 339 located at CSWR. Bloom's detailed notes about the Justicia documents in these 8 volumes are located in the frontispiece of each volume.
Dates
- 1938-39
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English Spanish
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 8 boxes (2.5 cu. ft.)
Creator
- From the Collection: Bloom, Lansing Bartlett, 1880- (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451