Summary of orders given to Domingo Theran in 1691 with de Olivan Rebolledo's commentary and suggestions for foundation of colonies in Cadodachos and Asinais country and also at San Antonio and Espirito Sancto (Bahia) in order to strengthen the Spanish claim in the area. It discusses the type of settlers which should be sent. (R. Graham) (1979)

One page itinerary of San Denis describing voyage from Masacra to northern frontiers of New Spain. (R. Graham) (1979)

Letter (10/7/1684) concerning depredations of Janos, Suma, Conchos Indians, who killed fray Beltran and others. Fiscal's reply concerning military action to be taken against Indians and about Mendoza's expedition to Texas (1/22/1685). (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Mendoza leaves El Paso area, encountering- 1) rancherias of Suma Indians, living on Mescal, who all ask him for help against Apaches; rancherias of Julimes Indians along Rio del Norte, described as gente politica, en la Lengua Mexicana, who cultivate corn and wheat, more than 100 of whom are baptized by Franciscans accompanying expedition; fence used to trap deer and Mule deer for hunting purposes; Jumano Indians led by gobernador Juan Labeta, who complain about Apache hostilities; buffalo and wild dogs, numerous small Indian groups from Coahuila-Texas area (See 201); settlements in junta de los Rios area. Describes geography, Flora (especially trees), fauna along way. Expedition lasted from 12/15/1683-6/14/1684. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Describes French efforts to ally with Caddodachos through trade. Mentions a French mine, 70 leagues up the Missouri, populated solely by Negros. Discusses extent of French exploration and contacts. (R. Perez) (1977)

Geographic information- boundary landmarks, latitude-longitude coordinates, altitude. Describes- vegetation, water and Mineral resources, plant and animal resources. Ethnographic data (mostly on the Asinaic)- crops and other plant utilization, habitations, material culture, burial practices, use of Peyote, cohesiveness of the nation, domesticated animals. Mentions plagues. Makes recommendations for the location of presidios. (R. Perez) (1977)

Extensive description of geography, vegetation, fauna, water resources. Usually gives population counts or estimates for ethnic groups. Good ethnographic information- subsistance, ceremonies, division of labor, character or disposition, material culture. Mentions curanderos using Peyote. Refers to carne embarvacoa. Was impressed with the quality of dyed fabric. (R. Perez) (1977)

Request by Bernardo Castro to comandante general Salcedo for license to lead expedition to Cerro del oro in search of gold. Review of account of gold in area and observations about Indians. Permission granted.

Letter to the active governor about the payment for the transportation of the personnel and equipment of Pike of the united states army. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1981)