This is a group of documents concerning the investigation of Joaquin de Ribadeneira into Jesuit mis-use of funds and particularly into the administrative and accounting procedures of Juan Antonio Balthasar (S.J.). It contains the demanda's of the crown upon the Jesuit society and a Defensa of the Jesuits. Included in Ribadeneyra's defense of Jesuits is 1) Balthasar made a considerable number of mistakes in accounting for money; 2) there was a strong motive for Jesuit fraud; 3) the Jesuit's collected money for nonexistent missions. Ribadeneina presents strong case against Jesuits. (D. Miller) (1978)

Series of documents primarily concerned with the funding of Jesuit missions in California and their military support. Includes 6,000 pesos per year for missions, salaries of soldiers and sailors. Some supply lists. (R. Perez) (1977)

(J. Erbe) (1978)

Sale of frigate plus its cargo by Joseph Manuel Gandujo to padre Juan Maria de Salvatierra at the mission of Loreto in California (Baja) for 2,000 pesos. Excellent description of ship and contents. (T. Barnes) (1979)

Theresa de Obregon, an 18 year old Mulata slave is sold to Juan Rendon Salvador for 350 pesos by Pedro de Tagle Villegas and his wife, Maria Rosa de la Pana. (T. Barnes) (1979)

Page 1- to conde de la Monclova orders removal of French from Bahia del Espiritu Santo. Page 23- acknowledges merits of individuals involved in operation against French to conde Monclova. Page 268- to conde de Galve, orders compliance with real Despacho and orders information on activities of French and English. Page 270- Despacho real announcing embargo against France. Page 272- Despacho real declaring embargo against France and England. Page 400- to conde de Galve ordering title of marques be given Toribio Huerta and that Huerta be consulted and supported. Gives brief description of Huerta's activities in New Mexico. Page 404- copy of memorial sent with Despacho of page 400. Concerns activities of Huerta in New Mexico and fraud committed by Francisco querbo against real hacienda. (J. Erbe) (1978)

(J. Erbe) (1978)

Because of 6/19/1671 order prohibiting offensive war against Indians, as well as shortage soldiers (only 27 left) due to California expeditions, arguiz, captain-general Sinaloa- Sonora presidios, unable to take action against hostile Sumas, Chinarras, Julimes. Also unable to place presidio near Casas Grandes, which is outside his province, exposed to Indian attack. Notes stealing horse herd, burning houses, Casas Grandes last September. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

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)

Detailed description Mendoza's expedition to Texas province giving description of agriculture, encounters with Indians, founding of Parajes, geographical description etc. (J. Erbe) (1978)