Missions

Galvez suggests ways to increase the missions food supply to make certain that reduced Indians did not return to the mountains for lack of food. (J. Grusin) (1976)

A letter describing conditions at San Xavier. He relates success of reduction efforts, life at the mission, numbers of baptisms, the Indians religiosity, and the need for supplies. (J. Grusin) (1976)

An informal letter to Anza thanking he and his family for their hospitality. He then goes on to describe the status of the mission and of the behavior of the soldiers. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Translation of catholic doctrine into Opata. Spanish equivalents are included when Aguirre deemed necessary. Includes basic prayers, rules, confessionals, last rites, and explanations of the Ten commandments, the sacraments. (J. Grusin) (1976)

A scaled map marking all towns, missions, forts, and major tribes from Ostimuri north to Moqui and west to San Diego map is in color. Provinces blocked out in color. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Somewhat detailed biography of konsags life and work. It is not objective, but still provides valuable data on this important figure. Traces his missionary work and mapping expeditions. (J. Grusin) (1976)

A listing of various groups of regular and secular clergy who worked in New Spain from 1524 to 1764. Biographical data, which varies widely in detail, is included. There is no emphasis on the frontier region, but the work remains a potential source of data on the clergy. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Intended for the tribes of Texas who Garcia felt were linguistically united. The Manual contains the sacraments mysteries of the faith. The sacraments include the marriage ceremony and last rites. (J. Grusin) (1976)

An abreviated catechism that includes basic prayers and also questions about catholicism. It seems aimed at encouraging repetition rather than understanding. A short pronunciation guide is included. Otomi numbers are also listed. (J. Grusin) (1976)

In detailing the life of Ugarte, much of missionary activity is revealed including movement of priests, founding of missions and towns, contact with Indians, explorations. (J. Grusin) (1976)