Agricultural Tools

Military and civilian census taken prior to assumption of power of Martin de Alarcon as governor of Coahuila. Included are descriptions of missions and state of agriculture. (J. H. Ochs, June 1987)

Despacho of the junta general concerning supplies to Coahuilan missions; lack of prelate at mission San Antonio, and request for information about this mission; and the absence of Diego Ramon from the flying company. Also, prelates' and governor's response to issues mentioned in this Despacho; includes number of Indians and tribes represented at these missions. (J. H. Ochs, April, 1987)

Inpection of settlements in Coahuila conducted by Mathias de Aguirre; includes number of residents in each community, day-to-day activities, means of livelihood, etc. Also, informes submitted by prelates describing life at these missions; included is number of Indians, tribes represented, state of agriculture, style of architecture, etc. At each mission. (J. H. Ochs, March 1987)

Request by Neve to provide tools, building materials, foodstuffs, seed, and other necessities to inhabitants of Antigua California. (A. Tukey, June 1988)

Detailed accounts of introduction of hemp and flax into Nueva financing, incentives, and teaching of sowing techniques for cultivation of hemp and flax by local population. Also includes prices and range of uses for estimated grade of hemp produced in area; purchase and transport of product. (A. Tukey, June 1988)