Serial Number
030-00044
Title
Relaciones que envio don Juan de Onate de algunas jornadas, descubrimientos y ensayos que se hicieron en el Nueva Mexico.
Author(s)
Saldivar Mendoza, Vicente de
Date
10-04-1599
Documentation
San Gabriel. October 4, 1599. 9pp. Typesc. 12pp. English transl. Cpy. Sgnd. Ms.
Summary
Mendoza's report on his journey with Diego de Cubia, fray Francisco de San Miguel and others to the ^plains of the buffalo^, leaving September 15 and returning November 8, 1598. The account includes an extensive description of the appearance and habits of buffalo, an account of the means and technology used by the natives in taking the buffalo and utilizing its products, the natives sign of peace, and the means of which their tents (teepees) are carried by dogs. (C. Briggs) (1975)
Persons
Leyba, Pedro de
San Miguel, Francisco de (Fray)
Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar
Esfevanico
Dorante
Saldivar Mendoza, Vicente de
Places
Picuris
Taos
First Location
CU-BANC. C-B 840 (Bolton Col.) no. 0410 Folder 001
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla.
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
1562
Rights
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Keywords
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