Governor Martos y Navarrete reviews letter of viceroy that speaks highly of work of Coronel Diego Ortiz Parrilla protecting missionaries. (R. Davis) (1979)

Proceedings regarding increased protection for Espiritu Santo and San Fernando from increased attacks by Apaches. Pedro Ramirez requested such protection, saying that these places were threated by total ruin. Great detail is given to the depredations wrought by the Apaches. Mentions that reduced Indians have suffered, and some are joining the more prosperous Apaches. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Grants Villa of San Fernando to enter into limited trade with the Indians. Items specifically excluded are- horses, powder, arms and gun balls. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Acknowledges receipt of Barrios y Jauregui's residencia and translation of Kerlerec's letter on aid to Indians who attacked San Saba's and protection French granted Indian enemies. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Consists of a Series of 16 questions answered by various people, regarding the feasibility of establish the presidio on the trinity River. Questions concern, wildlife, native vegetation, water supply, Indians, missionary worth, and the French threat. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Two documents- 1) Martos y Navarrete requesting some documents on transfer of San Augustin de Ahumada. 2) letter of Vallejo on opinion of Jesus Romero on the transfer. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Governor of Texas writes to the viceroy describing area around Santa Rosa and orconzito creek, during a trip to consider fray Abad's petition to establish a presidio in the region. Excellent description of distances, wildlife, plant life, I.e. necessary requirements for establishing of mission. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Includes three documents. First, written by Abad, details why a presidio should be established for Orcoquisos on trinity River (obviously there is already a settlement there). His discussions include architecture, wildlife, plant life, French threat, richness of land and propagation of faith. Second letter is positive recommendation of fiscal, third, decree of viceroy establishing the site. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Viceroy agrees with Barrios y Jauregui's advice on impossibility of building missions on the Santa Rosa River. Also decides that previously designated mission and presidio (San Augustin de Ahumada?) Be abandoned. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Standard residencia given against the departing governor of Texas, Pedro de Barrios y Jauregui. A Series of thirteen questions are asked, most dealing with his performance. Some concern his dealings with the French and the Indian. Included is the inventory of Barrios' archive. Most of the testimonies are favorable to barrias. (M. Bowman) (1979) ernando (rey)/gorraz Beaumont y Navarra, Joseph de/