[1] In 1834 Sarracino published a decree in which he took up the cause of the poor people who had to serve in the militia at their own expense, contributing their own horses, equipment and provisions for up to three months in the field.
He said these pobres faced ruin "if we continue in this inaction which offers dishonorable testimony to our foolishness and indifference," saying that they fought "without enthusiasm or zeal", only because they were obliged to fight.
[6] Alleged misdeed included levying illegal taxes on traders, accepting bribes from Spanish priests who were being threatened with expulsion because they had not become Mexican citizens, and misusing public funds.
[9] Following the occupation of New Mexico by United States troops in 1846, on 10 October 1848 Governor Donaciano Vigil arranged for a convention to be held at Santa Fe.
Francisco Sarracino, Vigil, James Quinn and Juan Perea drafted a memorial to the United States Congress which asked for the immediate establishment of a civilian Territorial government.