A diary of a journey from San Diego to San Francisco by land. Although the description is not particularly rich, the account is complete and the number of times natives were encountered warrants its notation. Geographical information is perhaps richest, but occasional mention is made of the Flora, fauna, and soil conditions. Population figures are useful, and some description of the Indians and their customs is given. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Enclosed are the testimonies of three Frenchmen, Luis del Fierro, Pedro Sastre, and Joseph Miguel, in response to fourteen questions put to them by Spanish authorities after their arrival in Taos with a number of Comanches after coming from new Orleans. Of special importance is their descriptions of the indigenous peoples and the geography they encountered along the way. Also included are descriptions of the same territory by other officials and another Frenchman. (G. Miller) (1977)

Series of letters by Napoli over 4 year period. Mostly concern state of his health and religious matters. Napoli does note that after Yaqui River goes down, shrimp fishing begins and Indians apparently do little but catch fish spawning in River. (rahum, October 2, 1737). In same letter, Napoli finds himself without foodstuffs or seeds of gaube, y avas y lanteja (guabe?, jabas, lentils). Mentions uprising of California Indians (Californios). In letter of October 2, 1739, discusses growing unrest among Yaquis, especially those in Huiribis and Potam, who andan con las Armas en Manos. mentions detainment of Muni and Bernabe, two Yaqui leaders. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Account of the removal of Seris from the Isla de Tiburon and their relocation at Populo. Includes some population statistics and an account of the Island life style, especially wild food gathering. (R. Perez) (1976)

Excellent description of Tiburon Island- its fauna, Flora, Seri use of eel grass, nearby pearl placers. Notes Spanish expedition to mainland coast opposite Tiburon and peaceful reduction of Tiburon Seris to San Miguel missions. Perera a champion of the Island Seri. Superb document. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Letter from Herrera informing Onesimo that the fever has returned to Pilon, Linares and Salinas causing deaths and illness, fears that the disease may spread more rapidly due to hot Weather climate; presence of druggist in Cadereyta had prompt effect in terms of the illness; in Linares a junta de caridad was established to help fund the costs of treating the sick; Rio acknowledging orders to communicate the status of disease in his college of Guadalupe; Garrido responding affirmatively to virrey's plea for help from mission personnel in aiding those areas suffering from disease commits his colegio Apostolico de pachuca in this effort; letter mentioning plea to real padre custodio del tampico in regards to providing assistance in combating disease; Calleja relating to virrey that he has received correspondence from governors in areas that for the most part say that the disease has abated substantially; Yrart responding to Calleja that he has not been able to compile the list of those affected by disease that Calleja requested because the justicias have not provided him with lists he needs; letter mentioning how the disease has struck especially hard in Cadereyta, plans to have medicine available for free, Linares had the good fortune of having a French doctor in area when disease struck and he was able to assist people stricken, in fact was detained in area until his work was completed. (O. Velez, October 1989)

Letter listing those people who made up the junta provincial that dealt with the fever, need information from governors on the status of the epidemic in their respective areas; a Series of letters aknowledging the orders to communicate information on epidemic; letter that discusses possible funding (aside from public) that can be used for the epidemic; invoices for medical supplies are in San Carlos; letter informing that epidemic has abated in Santander. (O. Velez, October 1989)

Herrera agrees with doctors that it is bad idea to send medicine into towns and have general population administer the medicine themselves because the likelihood is that they will not take it, asking those affected to travel to Monterrey to receive medicine for free is not feasible, the epidemic has abated in Monterrey; have characterized this epidemic as spring fever called pleurecia inflamatoria bastarda, no general cure applicable depends on the individual; letter from Duran informing virrey that he has received news of the epidemic and is prepared to take measures that are called for by the competent individuals; acknowledgement of above letter from the virrey; doctors mentioned earlier agree that reports of headaches that turn into body pains is too general for them to distribute medicine to distant towns, need more exact description of the symptoms; letter from Yrart (or Ysart) that epidemic in Nuevo Santander has abated somewhat, use of medicines proposed by doctors would be of little use since local population has tradition of using traditional botanical medicines; letter to Duran from Martinez and two doctors informing that epidemic has not been felt to any great degree in San Fernando because it has a Hospital and pharmacy. (O. Velez, October 1989)

Indian auxiliaries, presidial soldiers attack Pima Rancheria in Sierra del Purgatorio. 7 soldiers killed, rest of troops barely escape, have to ask for help from Altar presidio. Vildosola and troops encounter rebels gathering bledo near Cerro Prieto. All but 3 of 20 rebel warriors killed or wounded. 6 women killed, 5 children captured. Captives say no Seris or Pimas left in Cerro Prieto - only a quadvilla of Sibubapas under capitan Thomas. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Diary from Theran to the virrey giving day by day detail of the geography of the new part of the provincia de los Texas. He gives names to all the rivers, Arroyos, Cerros, and Valles. He also describes the type of vegetation. Every day he gives a name to some place and the distance they have traveled. Military journal from Bruno, Alferez of the fragata San Roman, in charge of the Bahia la Movila. (D. Bautista, July 1990)