Chronicles the growth of Zacatecas and movements northward from the town. Emphasis is almost entirely on missionary activities and therefore, includes, detailed data on mission foundations and the priests. The work is a valuable account, but offers no insights or interpretation. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Traces his journey northward to inspect presidios and local conditions. Some remarks on geography, Indians, and forts, as well as on plant and animal life, agriculture. He frequently listed which Indians lived in certain towns. Document is valuable for its placement of the tribes and bands. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Map focuses on New Mexico, placing towns and tribes. Show California as an Island. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Marks geographical features and areas of settlement. (J. Grusin) (1976)

A useful concise account of a. Dominguez's and Velez de Escalante's journey to utah lake. Morfi's account has the advantage of retrospect and is much easier to follow than the original diary. He also uses the failure of the expedition to call for more aid in settling the area between New Mexico and the coast. Also, remarks on Anza's explorations and movement among the Navajos. Some insight into inter tribal relations. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Similar to Crespi's letter to fray Palou on June 9, 1769. Describes journey by land to puerto de San Diego and the state of affairs at the port upon their arrival. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Very good document. A revealing status report on the presidio system in the north. Presidio locations and movement problems encountered by each with respect to Indians and geog. (T.n.) (1975)

Account of explorations near the Colorado River. Describes vegetation (esp. Trees, cacti). Discusses the feasability of agriculture and livestock in various locales. Some Indian population figures. Some ethnographic information- gathered foods; seasonal habitation; fenced in dancing area; squash preserved by drying; a reference to bow and arrow Indians. Also contains account of an attack on the troops near the mouth of the Colorado. (R. Perez) (1977)

Informe concerning 16 missions Nueva Vizcaya administered by colejo de nra. Sra. de Guadalupe de Zacatecas including Tomochi, Tutuaca, Moris, Batopilillas, Santa Anna, Chinipas, Guazapares, serocahui, hueguachic, Nabogame, Concepcion de Tubares, San Miguel de Tubares, Baburigame, Tonachi, Norogachi, baquiachi, encompassing 52 pueblos, 13,363 Pimas Altos, Tarahumares Altos, y bassos, Tubares, y Mexicanos. Also Tepehuanes. Geographical location, settlements, population, ethnic composition each mission given. Inhabitants Loreto Pueblo, mission Santa Anna, described as Tarahumaras Bajos who speak language called guarigia (warihio), el idioma entre Tarahumara y Yaqui. Inhabitants Tohallama Pueblo, mission buburigame, nacron Mexicana. States some Indians speak Spanish, but most understand/speak only native tongues, so missionaries instructed in Indian languages. Children instructed in Spanish in morning, in own language afternoon. Impossible to establish schools however because people leave settlements so often. Discusses inadequacy missionary stipend, need for Indians to raise food for priests (maize, wheat, beans, Chile). Because of nature terrain/climate, difficult to raise cattle, only serocahui mission has large herd. Describes amount crops raised communally at each mission. Notes cultivation sugar Cane various missions, especially Baburigame. says law against Indians leaving pueblos without permission, but not enforced. Notes Indians' fondness alcoholic beverage made from corn. Brief description land tenure. Notes population increase. Chart containing population breakdown (sex, age, ethnic) included. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Copy of report on the Indian population, administration, products, climate and socio economic condition of 16 missions and their visitas. Most are in Chihuahua and are Tarahumara. Contains tables, descriptive texts, general report, and a summary list. (T.n.) (1975)