Mining

Includes reports by gobernador and others. (T. Barnes) (1979)

Philip III orders Don Pedro de Acuna, governor and captain general of the Philippines, to assist Sebastian Viscaino who has been ordered to settle the harbor of Monterey. The importance of this document lies in its account by Philip III of the expedition on which Sebastian Viscaino, an experienced navigator, discovered Monterey and explored the coast in between on order of Don Luis de Velasco, Former viceroy of New Spain - description of native inhabitants of the coast and their mention of gold. (C. Briggs) (1975)

This document consists of a letter from the marques de Montesclaros to the king, the Former advising the latter of the state of the conquest in New Mexico and his views concerning the value of the enterprise and his assessment of the moral obligations to the new converts. The ethnohistorical meat consists of a letter from Juan de Onate to the marquez where the Former describes the province and the state of affairs. (C. Briggs) (1975.

Testimony concerning the punishment given Indians of rebellion for an uprising around San Miguel. The Indians worked in the mines. The revolt was led by a Ladino obpd? Who preached against the S.J.'s efforts. Recounts suppression of revolt and aftermath. (J. Grusin) (1975)

Interesting document containing reasons why Indians should work in the mines. Also, describes working conditions, though to prove that mining work is not harmful. Also, arguments against Indians laboring in the mines is given. (J. Grusin) (1975)

Brief report on Indian revolt in the province of Topia in Nueva Galicia. Reasons for the Indian revolt was treatment in the mines. Also, reports on missionary activity. (J. Grusin) (1975)

Report on progress of proselytizing among the xpiana Indians. Some remarks on mining in the area ie- that it is not progressing well. Terrain and poverty of area discourages religious activity.

Juan Bautista de Ureta, under orders of the conde de Monterrey, questions various persons returning from New Mexico regarding the state of the province and the governorship of D. Juan de Onate. Witnesses - P. Francisco Valverde y Mercado, Marcelo de Espinoza, bachiller xines de Herrera Hortal, Juan de Ortega. Questions regard the disposition of the native peoples, their dress, food, and agriculture, minerals in the province, the native religion, the number of Spaniards, livestock, the assigning of encomiendas, the state of conversions. (C. Briggs) (1975)

A copy of a report made by Bodos to Onate concerning a journey captain Bodos and companions made to la Provincia de Mohoquis to search for groups of persons and mines. The group left the Provincia de Mohogui in November 1598 and porceeded west until they came to rancherias de indios Jumanes (humanos). Guides were selected and the group was led through rich grazing land to the mines which produced both dark metal and the green and blue Tones that are polished (turquoise). The mines and the surrounding country are described. (C. Briggs) (1975)

(M. Bowman) (1979)