(J. Erbe) (1978)

Translated and published in "Father Kino in Arizona" by F. J. Smith, J. L. kessell, and F. J. Fox (Phoenix, Arizona Historical Foundation, 1966). (R. Mendoza) (1979)

Gives demographic figures for some rancherias; also offers information on agriculture (mentions Trigo, maiz, mescale, Limon, Naranja, etc); Indian religion; Indian living conditions; and general geographic description of the northern California area. The attached statements concern the reduction activities of Salvatierra in California. (D. Miller) (1978)

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This document includes a good description of the Texas Indians culture; their land, agriculture (corn, beans, squash, watermelon, cantelope). Names all the tribes between Coahuila and the Texas Indians. The author discusses the importance of colonizing the province of Texas so as to keep it from French influence. It also gives a good description of the bahia del Espiritu Santo and its important location. (E. Klien) (1978)

Extract from Espinosa's chronica apostolica. Reports on- encounters with French. 130 Leguas from Bahia del Espiritu Santo, arrival of capitan Martinez in Coahuila, and Texas with expedition, foundations of missions and schools in Coahuila and Zacatecas in 1700, locations of Asinais Indians, establishment of missions in Texas, foundation of San Xavier mission by padre Mariano Francisco Dolores and foundation of San Saba mission. (J. Erbe) (1978)

This document deals mainly with Texas Indians, and the establishment of a mission among them. Mentions the origin of the word Texas. (E. Klien) (1978)

Page 34- to conde de Paredes ordering employment of Armada of Barlovento off coast of Florida to contain piracy. Page 80- to conde of Paredes ordering employment of Armada of Barlovento to remove pirates from Rautan Island. Page 130- to conde of Paredes, advises departure of pirate vessels from Europe and orders their destruction. Page 131- to corregidor de Veracruz, advises departure of pirate ships headed for Americas gives brief description of size, armament etc. Page 236- to corregidor de Veracruz, order against comercial activities with foreigners. Page 272- to conde Paredes requests report on possibility of opening contact with Quivira and tagago nations due to reported wealth in metals, second part orders expedition formed for exploring area as result of report by Vicente Gonzales on great potential of area. Gives brief description of area and location of Indian groups and travel routes. (J. Erbe) (1978)