Report on journey to California from Mexico. Descriptions of Indians. Remarks on California wealth. Reports on conditions along the way. Description of California potential as route to east. Detailed account of the journey. Tried to make California appealing. Stressed Mineral wealth. (J. Grusin) (1975)

Cuadernos- 1) may, 1621- communications about and money spent in Indian conflicts. 2) may, 1621- same as no. 1. 3) April, 1622- general Indian relations. 4) April, 1622- on Indians reduced to service of the crown. 5-6) may, 1622 and October, 1621- military expenses. 7) August, 1622- military actions, causes, expenses. 8) August, 1622- on location of presidios. 9-10) December, 1623- on different bands and caciques who have been reduced. 11-12) June, 1624- Indian crop and livestock needs. 13) June, 1624- the depopulation and subsequent re- population of Durango area. 14) April, 1625- general Indian affairs. 15) no date- general Indian affairs. 16) no date- cover letter. (T. Barnes) (1979)

Philip III orders Don Pedro de Acuna, governor and captain general of the Philippines, to assist Sebastian Viscaino who has been ordered to settle the harbor of Monterey. The importance of this document lies in its account by Philip III of the expedition on which Sebastian Viscaino, an experienced navigator, discovered Monterey and explored the coast in between on order of Don Luis de Velasco, Former viceroy of New Spain - description of native inhabitants of the coast and their mention of gold. (C. Briggs) (1975)

A detailed informe by the governor concerning local conditions, customs of Indians and population statistics of pueblos, remarks and statistics on Jesuit activities - focuses on Indian government friction also. Also, natural resources, covers Sinaloa. Is structured as a residencia. (J. Grusin) (1975)

Interesting document containing reasons why Indians should work in the mines. Also, describes working conditions, though to prove that mining work is not harmful. Also, arguments against Indians laboring in the mines is given. (J. Grusin) (1975)

An account of Onate's exploration and missionization journey to the north of the new settlements of New Mexico in 1601. Direction appears to be easterly as well. Friendly meeting with Apaches. Special mention is made of the character of the landscape, plums and other fruit eaten along the way and the habits and appearance of the buffalo. The population and ^disposition^ of the native inhabitants are mentioned as well. A well written and colorful as well as informative document of early plains contact. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Mendoza's report on his journey with Diego de Cubia, fray Francisco de San Miguel and others to the ^plains of the buffalo^, leaving September 15 and returning November 8, 1598. The account includes an extensive description of the appearance and habits of buffalo, an account of the means and technology used by the natives in taking the buffalo and utilizing its products, the natives sign of peace, and the means of which their tents (teepees) are carried by dogs. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Brief, but interesting report on New Mexico. Remarks on war preparedness, conflicts with Indians, explorations and colonization efforts. Also, a complaint on Onate's handling of commerce. (J. Grusin) (1975)

Deals with bringing Franciscans to Nueva Vizcaya and the organization of civil govt. For the area. (P. Hayes) (1978)

An affidavit of Vargas' request to the king for permission to proceed to New Mexico. The part of interest is in the front where a summary of previous explorations in New Mexico is given. This focuses on the character and economy of the native peoples. Although two and three story pueblos with governors were found, the Indians are characterized as being of such a state of barbary that only a few men should go and at de Vargas' expense. (C. Briggs) (1975)