Missions

Begins with a lament about mission conditions in Zuni and with a criticism of the natives who resist conversion or cling to old habits. He then relates a journey into Moqui territory to find possible routes between New Mexico and Monterrey. He describes various Indian bands, the town of Moqui, and the need for more missionaries. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Examines the status of the California missions following the Jesuit expulsion. The impact of new missionaries on the Indians, especially their increasing race in non-mission economic activity. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Remarks on the mission of Monterey, including his initial impressions, proselytizing efforts and efforts to make the mission self-sufficient in terms of food supply. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Remarks on presidio and mission conditions around San Diego, Anza expedition, and his journey to San Gabriel mission. The account has some detail on things he saw. Remarks on fr. Gregorio amurrio. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Remarks, in some detail of the status of the first five missions in Alta California. Discusses foundation of the mission, its physical appearance, conversion efforts and their success, finances, and the mission economy. Also, remarks on several presidios and Indian culture in unpacified areas. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Report on the missions of California. Includes remarks on foundation, success of evangelizing, the mission economics, and the Indians living at the missions. It is rich in description, but does not mention specific tribes. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Report on the missions of California. Includes remarks on founding, conversion efforts, mission finances, and conditions of the presidios. (J. Grusin) (1976)

A plan for making colonization and pacification on the frontier financially self-sufficient. The goal was to reduce the numerous small bands to mission life and use them to sustain both forts and missions. He discusses the bands of Indians in terms of their willingness to stay on the missions. He lists them, as well as nomadic bands. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Report on the dismal condition of Sonoran missions and efforts to improve the situation. Remarks on the lives of mission Indians included. Comments on decline of population of missions. Makes suggestions for reform. (J. Grusin) (1976)

A fairly well-done map placing all the missions on the west coast of New Spain from Guadalajara to San Francisco outlining divisions of labor for the two orders. (J. Grusin) (1976)