Letter to viceroy concerning condition of missions in California.

Serial Number
041-03706
Title
Letter to viceroy concerning condition of missions in California.
Author(s)
Barri, Felipe
Date
01-04-1772
Documentation
Loreto. January 4, 1988. 34p. Letter. Copy.
Summary
Concerns recommendations by Barri based on information provided by Palou. says the southern territory is the most fertile in California and populations should be established according to Galvez' instructions. Suggests movement of Spanish families to restore and defend the area and avoid losing lands to Indians. Agrees with Palou's suggestions for new ways to populate. Suggests ideas for mission administration and payment of Cura to administer. Suggests incorporation of ranch and farm. Relates conditions in Loreto including lack of working Indian families and lack of water for crops which inhibits mission enlargement. Has 39 Indians who fled Todos Santos due to inhumane treatment by Castro. Has asked padre presidente to replace Castro and Dominguez but hasn't yet. Includes short letters to Barri from Marcelino and Castro y Moreno. Includes decree from fiscal suggesting replacing mayordomos because they provide an opposite example of that which viceroy uses his funds to create. Decree by Bucareli orders fiscal's suggestions be carried out and that Indians not be treated as slaves. Bucareli requests that Barri compile information and submit report on verity of accusations against Ibarzabal. (M. Dannemiller, March 1988)
Persons
Baeza, Jaun Antonio
Palou, Francisco
Ibarzabal, Isidrio
Galvez, Josef de
Castro, Juan Cristomo de
Dominguez, Jose (Mayordomo)
Moreno y Castro, Bernardo (Capitan)
Barri, Felipe (Governor)
Bucareli y Ursua, Antonio Maria
Marcelino (Fray)
Areche (Fiscal)
Places
Todos Santos
California
Loreto
Cavo, San Josef del
Santa Anna
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 152 ff. 450-467
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 152 ff. 450-467
Language
Spanish
Notes
These documents related to folios 0429-0439 of Vol. 152
Reference Number
15200024
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