Details of Principal concerns and needs for California establishments. Detailed information on climate, agricultural conditions, pasturing livestock, geographical measurements and features of terrain, arable lands, irrigation, social and safety measures for settlers/recruits, food and other supplies for population, horses and mules. Other documents list family relationships and Vital statistics of colonists requesting land tenure rights, lists of types and numbers of cargo animals for missions, planned distribution of & place purchased of these & smaller domestic food/clothing animals. Description of geography, Flora and potential for irrigation of rivers in region. Founding and contruction of presidio San Joseph (Guadalupe). (J. M. Johnson, January 1989)

(S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Concerns Indian murders, horse thefts and unsuccessful attempts by villagers to catch offenders due to snow and poor mounts. Mentions peaceful Navajos who have planted on ancient grounds. Virrey(?) Acknowledges receipt of letters and indicates hope that 1500 horses will aid in apprehending Indian offenders. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Mendinueta recounts Indian thefts, kidnappings, murders. Mentions Cumanche ambivalence in village commerce and war. explains drought and winter has killed horses. Bucareli expresses sympathy for depredations but declares faith in Mendinueta's ability to control Indians through zeal and prudence. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Mendinueta recounts Cumanche and Apache murders. Mentions snow as impediment to attackers. (S. Gibbs, August 1987)

Mendinueta reports Apache hostilities noting that Apaches can easily attack because they are aided by friendly vecinos. Announces cancellation of trip to travel to another presidio due to warfare. says snow impedes Indians. Reports agreement with Indians to have peace during fairs. Mentions weak manpower of presidio. (S. Gibbs, August 1987)

Documents dealing with mining production and worker's situation in placeres. others deal with formation of compania de comercio para el trabajo de las Labores de oro. discussion of finances and labor supply needs. Discussion of Apaches troubling the region; raiding Mule trains, missionaries, and people. Discussion of mining techniques and equipment, and Weather and terrain problems. Fueros discusses need to change production levels and efforts to inspire laborers who are not suited for work. Insufficient amounts of gold for royal fifth at times. Discussion of finances of church construction and refusals to contribute by some people. Discussion of laborer's movements from Placeres to their homes for vacations for planting and harvesting. Discovery of new mines, and water needs in some mines. Discusses various fiscal matters and salaries. (S. Fiederlein, June 1987)

Fueros reports on mining operations at Cieneguilla and actions of Indians of region. Comments on how more tranquil since arrival of partida of troops. Reports on surrender of groups of Seris. cabecilla and his band still holding out. Discusses output of new Placeres, his attempt at inspiring workers to extract More, problem with Placeres being distant from him. Also mentions continuing problems with Apaches and suspension of monthly campaigns against them. Describes Indians clearing asequias to irrigate crops. Tiburones and Tepocas living in peace, planting their crops, and defending against Apaches. (S. Fiederlein, 5-6-87)

Documents deal with need to repair presidio. Tienda has not begun operations, waiting further orders. Concern that rainy season may prevent repair tasks, and increasing deterioration will result in higher cost. Mention of difficulty transporting logs in River. Also mention that Yaquis will be used as laborers. Ff. 190-191 are out of order, and deal with plans to combat Apaches, Seris, and Pimas. (J. Tapia, April, 1988).

Concern moving of population of Santa Gertudis to Erastzata because of extremely cold climate. Includes short references to Indian Christian religious practices and Indian dress. (A. Tukey, July 1988)