Missions

Letters from jestui missionaries in German. The first six deal with the northern frontier. The others with other parts of latin America. The letters have remarks on events of 1616, 1617, 1618. (J. Grusin) (1976)

The sermons are in Otomi with no Spanish equivalents. (J. Grusin) (1976)

A catechism in Otomi with Spanish equivalents. A brief guide to Otomi pronunciation is included. (J. Grusin) (1976)

The confessional with Spanish equivalents. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Basic religious doctrine, including prayers, questions, the 10 commandments, rules of the church, the sacraments. Spanish equivalents are included. Brief explanations of doctrine also appear. (J. Grusin) (1976)

A Series of questions and responses aimed at outlining basic catholic doctrine. The material is in both Spanish and Otomi. (J. Grusin) (1976)

A catechism in Opata with Spanish equivalents. Also includes a vocabulary interpretes basic catholic doctrine. (J. Grusin) (1976)

A useful concise account of a. Dominguez's and Velez de Escalante's journey to utah lake. Morfi's account has the advantage of retrospect and is much easier to follow than the original diary. He also uses the failure of the expedition to call for more aid in settling the area between New Mexico and the coast. Also, remarks on Anza's explorations and movement among the Navajos. Some insight into inter tribal relations. (J. Grusin) (1976)

A letter explaining the state of the missions and Indians of the Alta California and opposing the foundation of four new missions. Particularly frank revelation of mission conditions and relations with the Indians. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Account of explorations near the Colorado River. Describes vegetation (esp. Trees, cacti). Discusses the feasability of agriculture and livestock in various locales. Some Indian population figures. Some ethnographic information- gathered foods; seasonal habitation; fenced in dancing area; squash preserved by drying; a reference to bow and arrow Indians. Also contains account of an attack on the troops near the mouth of the Colorado. (R. Perez) (1977)