Exploration

(R. Mendoza) (1979)

The lands and people of New Mexico are described, concentration is mainly on the province of teguijo. The area is placed in geographic relation to California, Texas, and Florida, and special mention is made of the fact that it is frequently confused with Quivira. The peoples are described, especially the Apaches, and the history of Spanish and French explorations into the area is given. (C. Briggs) (1975)

(E. Klien) (1978)

Page 34- to conde de Paredes ordering employment of Armada of Barlovento off coast of Florida to contain piracy. Page 80- to conde of Paredes ordering employment of Armada of Barlovento to remove pirates from Rautan Island. Page 130- to conde of Paredes, advises departure of pirate vessels from Europe and orders their destruction. Page 131- to corregidor de Veracruz, advises departure of pirate ships headed for Americas gives brief description of size, armament etc. Page 236- to corregidor de Veracruz, order against comercial activities with foreigners. Page 272- to conde Paredes requests report on possibility of opening contact with Quivira and tagago nations due to reported wealth in metals, second part orders expedition formed for exploring area as result of report by Vicente Gonzales on great potential of area. Gives brief description of area and location of Indian groups and travel routes. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Detailed description Mendoza's expedition to Texas province giving description of agriculture, encounters with Indians, founding of Parajes, geographical description etc. (J. Erbe) (1978)

In response to Indian petitions to send more fathers the governor of Nueva Vizcaya sends Nicolas Cano to investigate the need. Cano reports on on-going missionary activity and Pueblo populations and recommends that a minimum of 8 new padres be sent. (D. Deeds) (1977)

In almost parable form this missionary writes about the perils, joys, difficulties and seemingly miraculous happenings in his mission and visitas of Alta Tarahumarch Detail builds many insights. (D. Deeds) (1977)

A report and summary of the military's inital efforts in conjunction with Jesuits padres, to pacify the Tepehuan and Tepaque tribes. Describes certain difficulties in coordination and strategy. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Various documents copied for this collection, include exploration of Parral and New Mexico areas, missionization and its development; establishment of a colegio in Durango and Indian hostilities and suppression of these. (R. Davis) (1979)

Collection of annual reports, letters and memorials discussing missions of Nueva Viscaya and their political and economic administration. (R. Davis) (1979)