Royal pledge of 6,000 ps. Per year to help fund the work of Salvatierra and Kino. Also orders establishment of a presidio in ^California^ and start of colonization. King also orders officials to keep him closely advised of developments. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Remarks on mission finances in N. Viscaya. The bishop reports that while at one time revenue from the diezmo's was sufficient to support the missionary work, it is no longer true. The S.J. Haciendas were no longer profitable and evangelizing was slowing for lack of funds to build churches and finance clergy. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Summary of movement to California dating from 1523, and Fernando Cortes first voyage. Thru 17th century. The council ends the summary pleased with conditions in California and pledging continued support. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Useful summary of movement into what the government thought was California. Includes military and missionary entradas. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Royal report on missionary activities on the frontier. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Testimony by the governor about the pacification of the Tarahumaras and Toboso, Pima Indians and allies. Considerable detail on the military situation., the unrest and aftermath. Remarks on punishments to Indian rebels. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Brief report of the governor's inspection of pacified Tarahumara territory. Also remarks on other areas of unrest. (J. Grusin) (1976)

This letter of recommendation for Retana, gives some insight into events on the frontier and military church relations. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Report on the bishop's visita throughout the bishopric. Some remarks on conditions and population declines. Covers missions in all parts of the bishopric. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Report on the foundation of missions in the Sierra Gorda, las Californias, Coahuila. Some remarks on the missions' success included. (J. Grusin) (1976)