Religious

(R. Davis) (1979)

Examines the report sent by escandor and offers steps to be taken as a result. Among points discussed in original Escandon report are- 1) resettlement of town of Camargo to a different and better location. 2) number of people, livestock, seed, etc. In Reynosa, Burgos, San Fernando, Mier, Revilla and Dolores. 3) support of priests by Indian contributions of corn. 4) incoming settlers to increase Spanish population. 5) reduction of Pame Indians, and those in Santander. 6) lack of priests. Report is received well, suggestions are made to further conquest. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Governor Martos y Navarrete reviews letter of viceroy that speaks highly of work of Coronel Diego Ortiz Parrilla protecting missionaries. (R. Davis) (1979)

Standard residencia given against the departing governor of Texas, Pedro de Barrios y Jauregui. A Series of thirteen questions are asked, most dealing with his performance. Some concern his dealings with the French and the Indian. Included is the inventory of Barrios' archive. Most of the testimonies are favorable to barrias. (M. Bowman) (1979) ernando (rey)/gorraz Beaumont y Navarra, Joseph de/

Informs that he has written to Polanco, saying all he must do is bring a letter from people of San Fernando to the bishop letter should contain the merits of Polanco's stay in San Fernando and nothing else. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Suite involves the murder of two men. The killers were an Indian, a Coco, and a soldier. The reason was the soldier was having an affair with the wife of the now dead layman. The priest was killed because he was not liked. This fact is born out by the testimony of one murderer the Indian, who gives the names of many soldiers wishing to kill the priests. Good geographical descriptions frames 319-320. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Main topic of this collection of documents is the encroachment of the French in the Texas region. Discusses the founding of the San Xavier presidio to combat the French. Mentions the case with which French could enter New Spain. Also discusses illicit trade between Spaniards and French, especially with the Former governor of Texas. Finally the documents probe relationship between the disgruntled Luis de San Dionizio and the Indians of Texas, and the latter's preference for dealing with the French. (M. Bowman) (1979)

The suit revolves around questionable actions done by Rodriguez while in the post of regido de cano in San Fernando. Mederos was relived of his post as a result of his actions. While mainly legal, there is scant references to trade within the region, law regarding the bearing of arms, and another suit against a scandalous priest. Rodriguez had abused his authority on several occasions. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Series of documents, taken by Barrio Junco y Espariella, on civil, military and religious life in Espiritu Santo. Primary emphasis rests on the military conditions, especially regarding pay accounts of the soldiers and the quantity of arms per soldiers. Scant reference made to evangelization of the Indians. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Concerns Juan de Olivan's appointment as governor of Nuevas Philipinas. His duties and salary, and the extent of his jurisdiction are discussed. Also discussed are orders that neighboring governors have to help in defense matters and in the subjugation of Indians, should the need arrive. (R. Graham) (1979)