Title
Obispo Benito Crespo to his majesty (king of Spain). Letter on exploration.
Documentation
Puebla de los Angeles. April 16, 1737. Signed. Photostat.
Summary
Account own travels Pimeria, New Mexico 1725, 1731. Brief description geography area between Pimeria Alta, Moqui, inhabited by Apaches, 12 other naciones. Firm belief riches, existence diamonds, Sierra Azul. Mention deep impossible River separating Sierra Azul from New Mexico. States nothing of value found between Pimeria missions, Rios Gila and Colorado. Written in response to de Anza's proposed expedition. (T. Sheridan) (1976)
First Location
CU-BANC. C-B 840 (Bolton Col.) no. 0212 pp.
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0185(67-4-45)
Rights
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