[2] The encomienda activities in Chiloé included the Indians traveling to the continental coast to log for alerce wood.

a cause for rebellion, in particular, the whipping of Martín Antucan, an Indian de Andrade tied to an apple tree and flogged on his genitals with nettles, then covered in tow and set afire.

According to testimonies gathered in 1725 José de Andrade judged wrongdoings himself, did not pay salaries, and tortured those who did not work due to illness.

[2] The strategy of the rebels focused on attacking Castro, the political and economic center of the islands which was also where most Spaniards lived and where most encomiendas were.

[2] Following the crushing of the rebellion a small group of Huilliches departed to the Guaitecas Archipelago to avoid harsh Spanish reprisals.

[4] Other insurgents sought refuge from the Spanish reprisal with Father Manuel del Hoyo in the Mission of Nahuel Huapi across the Andes.