Animals (Wild)

Cabello refutes claims by governor of Coahuila that Lipanes were involved in arms trade with Cocos and Mayeyes on the grounds that Lipanes would not venture past Guadalupe River because of fear of Comanches. Also discusses location of Cocos, Mayeyes, Vidais and Orcoquizas. Mentions that Comanches and Tancagues hunt cattle and buffalo between Colorado and Guadalupe rivers. (R. Graham) (1980)

Consists of a Series of 16 questions answered by various people, regarding the feasibility of establish the presidio on the trinity River. Questions concern, wildlife, native vegetation, water supply, Indians, missionary worth, and the French threat. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Governor of Texas writes to the viceroy describing area around Santa Rosa and orconzito creek, during a trip to consider fray Abad's petition to establish a presidio in the region. Excellent description of distances, wildlife, plant life, I.e. necessary requirements for establishing of mission. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Includes three documents. First, written by Abad, details why a presidio should be established for Orcoquisos on trinity River (obviously there is already a settlement there). His discussions include architecture, wildlife, plant life, French threat, richness of land and propagation of faith. Second letter is positive recommendation of fiscal, third, decree of viceroy establishing the site. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Informe on state of affairs of presidios and missions in Texas. Recommends removal of capital from los Adays to Bejar and its cost. Includes brief geographical description of the area, and discusses industries carried on at misions, Indian hunting, and agriculture. (R. Graham) (1979)

Mendoza leaves El Paso area, encountering- 1) rancherias of Suma Indians, living on Mescal, who all ask him for help against Apaches; rancherias of Julimes Indians along Rio del Norte, described as gente politica, en la Lengua Mexicana, who cultivate corn and wheat, more than 100 of whom are baptized by Franciscans accompanying expedition; fence used to trap deer and Mule deer for hunting purposes; Jumano Indians led by gobernador Juan Labeta, who complain about Apache hostilities; buffalo and wild dogs, numerous small Indian groups from Coahuila-Texas area (See 201); settlements in junta de los Rios area. Describes geography, Flora (especially trees), fauna along way. Expedition lasted from 12/15/1683-6/14/1684. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

(Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

A register or ledger used to record orders and circulars, issued by the national government of newly independent Mexico, the comandante general of the Provincias Internas, and the governor of New Mexico. Documents copied deal with military matters - acquisition of bear skins for military hats, voluntary contribution to support the army, and regulations on how to deal with army deserters; internal matters - means to deal with the Navajo who were in rebellion and a revolt in Nueva Santander; economics - the exemption of printing equipment from the sales tax; legal - actions to be taken against a subversive Author, and how to deal with debtors; and political - a list of deputies elected to national congress, a religious holiday to memorialize those who died in the independence wars, honors awarded to Iturbide, and the naming of Antonio Cordero as comandante general of the Provincias Internas. The period covered is that of the transition following independence from Spain and the imperial administration of constitutional emperor Agustin I. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

(R. Jackson) (1981)