Gives account of missionary activities of Salvatierra in California, west coast of Mexico and Peru. Gives approximate party. Also, discusses founding of port Nao in Philipinas. (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)

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)

King wants viceroy to keep better watch on activities of the Jesuits in California- states that sometimes the reduction of Indian tribes causes unnecessary damage to Indians. Wants viceroy to gather geographic information about California coast and protect commerce in Californias. Gives some description of Indian groups in Californias- ie. pobres or docil nothing specific. (D. Miller) (1978)

Reports on physical conditions of various Indian groups- agricultural conditions, spiritual state, population. Also contains geographic information on west coast of Mexico and California coast. Mentions pearl fishing. (D. Miller) (1978)

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)

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)

Don Pedro, Brother of the Cacique, Don Felipe (Sape) is giving padre Contreras no end of trouble. (T. Barnes) (1979)

(M. Bowman) (1979)

Detailed letter of Fernando Sanchez Salvador (captain), reviewed by royal fiscal, outlining discovery and conquest of area of Colorado and Gila rivers and success of royal domination of area. Following note to letter is by fiscal, who endorses Salvador's views. (R. Davis) (1978)