Box 2
Container
Contains 27 Results:
Mercedes sobre el diezmo del trigo que se manda traer, México City, AGN, Mercedes, Vol. 2, Exp. 268, F. 102 v., 1543
File — Box: 2, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents
Summary: Order put forth by Antonio de Mendoza asking corregidores of the bishopric of Mexico to pay their tithe in wheat as soon as posible, and the way to do it.
Dates:
1543
Merced a pedimento del obispado de Michoacán comisionado a Luis Ramírez de Vargas para que amojone los límites del obispado de Jalisco. México City, AGN, Mercedes, Vol. 3, Exp. 164. F. 94v., Vol. 3, Exp. 632, F. 247, 1550
File — Box: 2, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents
Summary: Two separate expedients regarding the territorial boundaries of the bishopric of Jalisco. Folder gives a detailed list of the landmarks to be used to determine the boundaries of the bishopric. Two copies of the same document are container in the folder.
Dates:
1550
Proceso del Obispo, Deán y Cabildo de la Iglesia de México y del Consejo y vecinos de la dicha ciudad sobre si los españoles deben diezmos de los tributos y cosas que les dan los indios. México, AGI, Justicia 142, Expedientes 11, 13,14, 1543 – 1547.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents
Summary: Case discusses whether the royal tithe is being paid on all gifts received from the indigenous population in Mexico City. Seems as though the tithe is being collected, but whether proper records are being kept is under suspicion.
Dates:
1543 – 1547.
Proceso de la Ciudad de México con los indios de la Nueva España sobre que no se haga novedad en el pagar los tributos. México City, AGN, Justicia 161, Exp. 2, 1560.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 18
Scope and Contents
Summary: Debates between the Crown and the encomenderos of New Spain regarding tithe collection from the natives. At issue is whether the amount of money collected on tithes is correct, as well as what the percentages should be for the Crown and the local encomenderos. Folder contains Spanish transcription and English translation.
Dates:
1560.
Probanza de la Gran Ciudad de Tenuxtitan Mexico para la corte de su Majestad, Mexico City. AGI, Patronato, 180, Ramo 53. 1532 – 1534.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents
Summary: Documents relating to taxation disputes in Mexico City. Witnesses are asked questions relating to the abundance of labor and natural resources in region in regard to the amount paid. Two copies of documents included.
Dates:
180, Ramo 53. 1532 – 1534.
Autos que el Obispo de Tenustitan hizo sobre la sustentación de los clérigos por cédula de Su Alteza, Mexico City. AGI, Patronato, 180, Ramo 39. 1530.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents
Summary: Documents regarding income distribution among friars in Mexico City. Most of the documents were written by Bishop Zumárraga and are rich in detail regarding living conditions of clergymen. Copies in English and Spanish.
Dates:
180, Ramo 39. 1530.
Probanza hecha en la villa de San Cristóbal de la Habana hecha a pedimiento de Pedro Morillo que va para los muy nobles señores oficiales de la Casa de Contratación - Pedro de Morillo contra los presos que tralla de las Higueras que se alzaron con una carabela. Habana, Cuba. AGI, Patronato, 180, Ramo 13 1527 - 1528. Cuba, Española.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 21
Scope and Contents
Summary: Folder divided into three portions. The first is 24 pages long and includes testimony from five witnesses to the above mentioned incident - an apparent uprising and stealing of a ship and its contents, and the loss of royal letters aboard. Second portion is 78 pages long and contains evidence in the case against Hernando de Saavedra, appointed governor of Honduras by Hernan Cortés and the alleged abuse of power while in that position. Third part contains testimony from nine witnesses...
Dates:
180, Ramo 13 1527 - 1528. Cuba, Española.
Documentos respectivos a si deben o no diezmar a los Indios (año de 1531-hasta 1555) Información sobre los diezmos de los indios (Folios 1-133). México City, Oaxaca, Puebla, Michoacán, AGI, Indiferente General, 2978 Santo Domingo,, 1556.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 22
Scope and Contents
Summary: Folder provides how the royal tithe is paid and gives specific amounts to regions not only within New Spain but also throughout Spanish royal possessions in other parts of Latin America. Also contains testimony of legal cases specifically in New Spain regarding the amount of tithe to be collected and from whom and the impact of tithes on the natives.
Dates:
1556.
Documentos respectivos a si deben o no diezmar a los Indios. Información sobre los diezmos de los indios (Folios 134 - 216). México City. Oaxaca, Puebla, Michoacán, AGI, Indiferente General, 2978, 1551 – 1562.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents
Summary: Most of the documents contained refer to tithe collection in New Spain, yet some documents referring to tithe collection in Peru also are included. Folder chronicles tithe collection in the region over a ten year period of time as well as royal decrees referring to tithe collection. Also included are documents referring to the treatment of Indians in New Spain and their adherence to the encomienda system.
Dates:
1551 – 1562.
Información sobre los diezmos de los indios (Folios 217 - 249). México City, Oaxaca, Puebla, Michoacán, AGI, Indiferente General, 2978,, 1555
File — Box: 2, Folder: 24
Scope and Contents
Summary: (Continuation) Folder contains documents from religious orders in New Spain responsible for tithe collection for the year 1555. Clarifies responsibilities and how spiritual conversion of Indians is progressing.
Dates:
1555
Información sobre los diezmos de los indios. México City, Oaxaca, Puebla, Michoacán, AGI, Indiferente General, 2978, 1556
File — Box: 2, Folder: 25
Scope and Contents
Summary: Continuation of documents relating to a series of court cases regarding tithe collection on the part of the church. Depositions lend detail into the efficacy of conversion and whether the tithes collected are sufficient to construct parishes.
Dates:
1556
Continuación de información sobre los diezmos de los indios. México City, Oaxaca, Puebla, Michoacán, AGI, Indiferente General, 2978, 1556
File — Box: 2, Folder: 26
Scope and Contents
Summary: Continuation of case above.
Dates:
1556
Información sobre los diezmos de los indios. México City, Oaxaca, Puebla, Michoacán, AGI, Indiferente General, 2978, 1556
File — Box: 2, Folder: 27
Scope and Contents
Summary: Continuation of case above.
Dates:
1556
El Señor Inquisidor Fiscal contra Juana la Culculteca, con hábito descubierto de Santa Theresa, por alumbrada y estafadora. Guadalajara, AGN, Inquisición, Vol. 697, Exp. 11, 1696-1703.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
Summary: Details regarding whether defendant has visions or is a spiritually elevated person. At issue seems to be whether Juana is a living saint.
Dates:
1696-1703.
El Señor Inquisidor Fiscal del Santo Oficio contra Don Diego Martín Dávila Pinzón, por alumbrado. México City, AGN, Inquisición, Vol. 542, Exp. 7, 1699
File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Summary: Pinzón's case is appearing before the court for improper statements and interpretations of religion. Yet a substantial amount of the testimony revolves around his questionable relationships with local women. It is noted – he died.
Dates:
1699
El señor Inquisidor Fiscal contra Josefa Palacios por ilusa. México City, AGN, Inquisición, Vol. 1291, Exp. 1, 1788.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Summary: Extensive testimony in the case of Josefa Palacios accused of feigning possession and being affected by the divine. Case delves into the relationship between the accused and her confessor, Fray Eusebio Villarejo. Contains a list of confiscated books and manuscripts from the accused. Library
Dates:
1788.
Proceso de oficio contra el Dr. Chico de Molina, arcediano de la Santa Iglesia de México, por proposiciones contra los sacramentos. México City, AGN, Inquisición, Vol. 3, Exp. 2, 1560.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Summary: Inquisition case which highlights tension between Church – State relations and political relations within Church hierarchy. Folder includes a 50 page typescript made from an original manuscript, notes taken by Dr. Greenleaf regarding the case, and photocopies of documents relating to Alonso Chico de Molina from the Colección de Muñoz, tomo LXXXVII.
Dates:
1560.
El Señor Dr. Barbosa, provisor de este Arzobispado, diciendo haber predicado ciertas palabras malsonantes. México City, AGN, Inquisición, Vol. 4, Exp. 7, 1564
File — Box: 2, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Summary: Barbosa is accused by the Dean of the Mexico City Cathedral, Chico de Molina, of inflammatory comments in his sermons regarding adulterous activities by male residents. Folder contains testimony for and against Barbosa. Disposition of case is not included. Adultery
Dates:
1564
Proceso del Santo Oficio de la Inquisición y el delator fiscal en su nombre contra Sebastián Fragoso, clérigo por haber dejado el hábito clerical y haber andado mucho tiempo amancebado con una mujer, México City, AGN, Inquisición, Vol. 34, Exp.2, 1537.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Summary: Inquisition trial against Sebastián Fragoso, Portuguese cleric, accused of fleeing from his order and having conjugal relations with women, but one in particular as his wife. Trial conveys dalliances by Fragoso in Spain and Mexico. Veracruz. Castilla. English abstract included in folder. Marriage. Matrimonio.
Dates:
1537.
Proceso de Pedro de Vergara, sillero, contra el Fiscal del santo oficio sobre los árboles de Don Carlos. México City, AGN, Inquisición, Vol. 139, Exp. 11, 1540.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Summary: Dispute revolving around claim by Pedro de Vergara, a chairmaker, to half of the fruits bared by trees he gave to a Don Carlos, presumably an indigenous person arrested in the Inquisition. Vergara is seeking just compensation. English abstract included. Native, Indian rights
Dates:
1540.
Ocuituco, AGN, Inquisición, Vol. 68, exp.1, 1547.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Summary: Inquisition case against Diego Díaz, presbyter cleric in the region of Ocuituco. Charges brought forth against Díaz deal with sexual indiscretions with minors in this community. Eighteen witnesses presented against Díaz. Folder contains disposition of the case.
Dates:
1547.
Ocuituco, AGN, Inquisición, Vol. 68, exp.1, 1547.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Summary: English abstracts of documents contained in folder: 8.
Dates:
1547.
Proceso del Santo Oficio de la Inquisición, y el Doctor Rafael de Cervantes, fiscal de su nombre, contra Gonzalo Gómez. México City, AGN, Inquisición, Vol. 2, 1536.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
Summary: Inquisition trial against Gonzalo Gómez on the grounds that he required his workers to work on Sundays and had baptized Indians under his employ. Gonzalo Gómez is accused of being a poor Christian for working on Sundays and never attending mass. Under question is whether he is truly Christian or if he is Jewish or Muslim. Folder includes the sentence given to Gómez. First half of documents are testimonies of persons for the prosecution. Second half are witnesses presented by Gómez. See...
Dates:
1536.
Proceso del Santo Oficio de la Inquisición, y el Doctor Rafael de Cervantes, fiscal de su nombre, contra Gonzalo Gómez. México City, AGN, Inquisición, Vol. 2, 1536.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Summary: Continuation of documents contained in folder: 10.
Dates:
1536.
Proceso del Santo Oficio de la Inquisición y el Dr. Rafael de Cervantes, fiscal en su nombre, contra Gonzalo Gómez por proposiciones (Del Señor Arzobispo de México, causa conclusa). México City, AGN, Inquisición, Vol. 2, Exp. 1, 1536.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
Summary: Second copy of the proceso of documents in folders 10 and 11.
Dates:
1536.