Orders 15 indios from each of the pueblos of Socorro, Senecu and la Isleta to work on repairs to the acequia Madre of Santa Fe. (R. Perez) (1977)

Documents concerning establishment of new presidio, reestablishment of missions abandoned by Franciscans because of lack of military protection, in junta de los Rios area. Mineral riches as well as souls of converted Indians notes as reasons for resettlement, as well as more efficient communication/transportation between Nueva Vizcaya, Coahuila. Lengthy description of major settlements, presidial system of northern frontier provinces. New presidio to have 50 soldiers- 20 from San Bartholome presidio; 15 each from Cerrogordo and Conchos. Major document by marques de Altamira (Mexico, 6/14/1747) detailing proposals (pp.87-110). Also includes diario y derrotero of expedition itself, written by gobernador Rabago y Teran (Monclova, 1/23/1748), noting Flora, fauna, geography, Mineral wealth, Indian groups, water sources, pasturage, etc. (pp.115-46). (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Orders a presidio established at the confluence of the Rios Norte and Conchos due to the favorable conditions at that site (including available land, suitability for a settlement, water resources, vegetation, minerals). (R. Perez) (1977)

Concerns the request of the Indians of Solano that this mission be moved to a locale more suited to agriculture. Permission is granted. (R. Perez) (1977)

Gives locational coordinates of Valley. Discusses availability of water and suitability for agriculture. It is notes that several individuals in the five nations understand the Mexican language. (R. Perez) (1977)

The site of the new mission is described, resuitability for agriculture, resources (esp. water). Instructions are given to the Indians on how to conduct themselves. (R. Perez) (1977)