Draft of a letter concerning the Fondo de gratificacion; a plan to purchase axes from the presidio common fund; uses soldiers to cut logs to sell to the settlers; and the use in Europe of fat to protect firearms from rusting. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

(Raul Saba) (1980)

Similar instructions as in 0508-0516 regarding the settlement of the Sumas (Indians) in the jurisdiction of el Passo, in an attempt to placate them after an uprising. The preceding order was to Valverde y Cosio the commanding officer of el Passo. This, almost identical communication, is to the marques de la Penuela, governor of New Mexico. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Following a recent uprising of the Suma Indians, the Spaniards are attempting to placate and settle the discontented tribes. This is an order from the viceroy to Valverde y Cosio, commanding officer of el Passo, regarding the decision of the council for the Indian settlements. Valverde y Cosio is instructed regarding the accommodation of the Indians in locations pleasing to themselves, the distribution of agricultural tools and allotment of land, in attempt to engage the Indians in agricultural cultivation, so as to keep them occupied, constructively, and so reduce the chances for further uprisings. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980) virrey)/luna, Joseph de/Urive Cartejon, Joseph Joachin de/Diaz Bracamonte, Juan de/Gonzales de Aguero, Phelix/viva, Manuel de/ de Neira o Ydores, Tristan/Rena y Flores, Juan Francisco de la/ Robles Loxenzana, Augustin de/veguellina, Juan de la/Sander de Alcaras, Pedro/Rivera Santa Cruz, Nicolas/Guerrero de Ardila, Gabriel/pardo, Ysidro Nicolas/abendano, Joseph Manuel de/ Carrasco, Antonio Clemente/Claveria Villas Reales, Juan Antonio/Ximenez de los Cobos, Manuel/rios, Joseph Luis de los/ Espinoza Ocampo y Cornejo, Joseph Antonio de (fiscal)/Balverde y Cosio, Antonio de (capitan)/penuela, marques de la (gobernador)/colina, Augustin de (Ofm)/valdes, Francisco de

In compliance with the wishes of the king, the governor orders Roque Madrid to distribute a supply of tools and agricultural implements among the residents of the jurisdiction of Santa Cruz and la Canada. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Document is a copy of a letter by fr. Francisco Palou which contains excerpts from fr. Juan Crespi's diary of an expedition to the northern coasts. He speaks contact with natives who approach the boat. Description centers on stature and clothing of the natives, their activities around the Spanish ship, and the materials they brought for trading, and wished in return. They gave mostly wooden material and were primarily interested in large iron implements in exchange. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Croix solicits virrey's financial and moral support in construction of casa de moneda in Arispe; Croix contends that it will help province greatly. Provides notas listing number and type of skilled laborers, tools needed to complete job (folio 209). (L. Kerr, may 1989)

Inventory at Jesuit college of San Andres taken after order's expulsion. Different sections clearly indicated and divided into 56 fardos. Items detailed in warehouse and for servants use clothing, household goods, food supplies, generos sueltos, spices, Chocolate, cacao, iron bars, writing paper, types and origin and manufacture of swords, merchandise, funds on hand, furniture and religious objects. All this minutely described with dimensions, quantities, prices and other details provided. (J. M. Johnson, October 1989)

Detailed lists of supplies with data on prices, cost and routes for transport. Receipts from Mule drivers for charges of carrying supplies from Guadalajara to San Blas. Summary totals of items in Guadalajara for California missions (f. 155). Religious items for missions and colegios itemized (f. 167-168). Instructions from Mesa de Memorias and plans for auditing with responses from Bucareli. (J. M. Johnson, June 1989)