Concerns establishment and general conditions in San Fernando.

Serial Number
041-04156
Title
Concerns establishment and general conditions in San Fernando.
Author(s)
Escandon, Joseph de
Date
07-11-1750
Documentation
San Fernando. July 11, 1750. 22p. Autos. Copies.
Summary
Concerns autos, plans and conditions for establishment of San Fernando by Escandon. Escandon, with assistance from others, conducts complete review of area including population, squad, land, climate, Indians and agricultural feasibility. says abundant Cal, Piedra, and sand for construction. Also, abundant fish and good pastures. Discusses treatment and education of Indians. Considering new mission establishment. says lack of food sustenance makes permanence difficult. List of all property in the town including horses, cattle and mules. Includes map of city with place for church, convent, and Plaza and illustration of rivers in around town. Mentions use of special paper for autos. (M. Dannemiller, March 1989)
Persons
Escandon, Joseph de (Coronel)
Peres, Joseph
Cyprian, Ignacio Antonio (Fray)
Garcia, Joseph Juachin
Melino de Iglesias, Nicolas
Moctezuma, Juan Elias
Leal, Marcos
Guevara, Joseph de
Galvan, Francisco Javier
Gracia y Torres, Pedro de
Lopez de Jaen, Joseph
Grunerres, Miguel
Bentura Garcia, Juan
Garcia de Abrigo, Miguel
Galban, Juachin
Zuniga, Augustin de
Medina, Santiago
Lopez de Jaen, Casimiro
Lopez, Alexandro
Davila, Bernardo Francisco
Villanueva
Places
Nuevo Santander
Queretaro
Camargo
Reynosa
Burgos
Caveson de Sal (Mision)
San Fernando
Savinas (Rio)
Cimmes (Rio)
Bezugo (Rio)
Conchas (Rio)
Potero (Valle)
Linares
Ethnic Groups
Pinos
Quiniquanos Pamoranos
Military Groups
Queretaro, Regimento de
First Location
AZTM, AGN, Vol. 180 ff. 045-056
Original Location
AGN, Mexico City, Provincias Internas Vol. 180 ff. 045-056
Language
Spanish
Reference Number
18000004
Rights
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