Geography

Diary of Vial's expedition to Ylinueses. Contains detailed information on River routes, Indian tribes encountered along route, intertribal and Spanish-Indian relations. (D. Marksz, July 1987)

Detailed description of Daroca's encounters with Apaches. Also mentions revista of locals and inability to form militia companies; transport of Indian prisoners to Chihuahua. (D. Marksz, July 1987)

Fuente's diary detailing expedition and campaign against Apaches that have assaulted Nueva Mexico, Nueva Vizcaya and Sonora. (D. Marksz, June 1987)

Certification by authors that diary and map from entrada into Provincia de Moqui has been received. Diary and map are not included in documents. (D. Marksz, June 1987)

Ripperda reports arrival of mail including document for governor of Louisiana. Assures continuance of postal service. Discusses Louisiana border and English fort as key to enemy's destruction of province. Peace with Comanches and other Indians advantageous in case of war with English. Considers exploration of coast and islands necessary as guard against establishment of foreigners and subjection of Indians. Need for establishment of 100 of best troops to resist English and Indians of the north. (L. L. Woodward, March 1988)

Rich details of history and settlement of missions and presidios near San Fernando. Founding and abandonment of presidio of Texas. Details of Indian invasion of mission of los Adaes, French and Indian fighting against Spanish. Gives geographical limits of province of Texas, describes fruits cultivated, resources for pasturing, construction, water, wildlife, animals, commerce, mining. Discusses war with Apaches and inability to reduce them. Establishment of San Fernando and population figures. Request for troops in San Sabas; cattle, horses, provisions in Adaes due to Indians leaving missions, ranches needing to be reestablished, Indian war hindering exploitation of land, risk of families leaving. Ripperda responds that movement of troops will be held up until he can provide for detachment to San Sabas. (L. L. Woodward, February1988)

Detailed description by Barrios of Texas' history, geography, inhabitants and current situation. Ayuntamiento of San Fernando reports on various occurrences related to war with Indians in Bexar, conflict between Tobar and Riperda, and different military matters. Importance of completion of construction of jail and barracks and return of those who opposed construction to their posts by Ripperda. Mention of use of Indians in construction of church. Complaint by Orendain about payment to troops. Description of new mission of Bucareli and conversion of Indians. (M. Vasquez, may 1988)

Letter and diary of trip made by Cazorla to coast in order to fight against Carancahuaces- from may 25 to June 5, 1776. Detailed description of land and proposal to build a fort to defend coast and watch for ships. Description of English shipwreck and mention of exchange of goods between English and Carancahuaces. Letter concerning irish shipwreck and transfer of survivors to la Habana. (M. Vasquez, may 1988)

Various documents and letters concerning Tobar's resignation as capitain of regiment of Bahia and appointment of Cazorla as his successor. Cazorla, as new capitain, complains about slowness of postal service, reports on injured soldiers due to war with Indians. Various documents related to his arrival in Bahia. Special report on Lazo's injury and inability to keep his post as second lieutenant, asks for indemnity and resigns. Cazorla informs of survey done on rivers south of Bahia to See about presence of English, and asks for boat to continue survey. (M. Vasquez, may 1988)

Correspondence concerning hold up of salt in Bahia and necessity of bringing it from somewhere else, also request by Tovar to retire for some months due to illness and accusation of Ripperda's pretentions regarding peace with Indians and his lack of assistance to Tobar. Copies of correspondence between Indians around Rosario and Guadalajara; organization of Mariscada and payment to soldiers; mention of building of church and complaints by Tovar of not receiving enough men or artillery to fight Indians. Extract of letter by Tovar request for gunpowder and men. Note mentioning documents found inside English ship. Request for a person to map islands denied and approval of freedom given to two prisoners. (M. Vasquez, may 1988)