Animals (Wild)

Concerns recent Indian raids and appearance of a Spanish youth (age 16) who has escaped from Apaches; Perez describes his life during two and a half year captivity that he has suffered; he notes many details about Apache daily life; including; bison and deer hunting; use of skin clothing and lack of corn. (J. Williams, March 1987)

Concerns presentation of una especie Venados nombradas buras.. y Una Cabra, que Se hace especial Por las manchas y no tener pelo by Ugarte, to king. (J. Williams, March 1987)

Mentions commerce between Louisiana and Texas. Jurisdiction of the province of Texas. (1) presidio de San Antonio de Bejar (founded 1730); (2) presidio de la Bahia del Espiritu Santo; (3) Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Bucareli (1779). The author describes the land of these jurisdictions. Describes a trip made by the governor of Texas. The different tribes he met. This document gives good information about the Indian tribes, their soldiers, their land, hunting (i.e. deer, 'berrendos', turkey, quail). Also mentioned, are the tribes which lived around the province of Texas. (E. Klien) (1978)

Chronological description of an expedition undertaken with the purpose of enlarging Spanish influence in the province of Texas. This expedition was sent a result of French involvement in that area. The author puts great emphasis on the types of vegetation (ie, Mezquites, Alamos, Sabinos, Robles, Nogales, etc.) and animals (deer, rabbit and a detailed description of the Zibolo or toro Mexicano) found on their way. Describes the re-establishment of previously abandoned missions and the incentives given to the Indians to live around them. A 'cedula' of the king (included at the end of the document) forbids them to make war against the French while on this expedition. (E. Klien) (1978)

History of the Jesuit missionary efforts in N.W. Mexico and Lower California; comprised of narration and copies of original memorials, letters and oficios concerning the conquest and establishment of missions. Also, details on the animals, plants and minerals of the various areas. (R. Davis) (1979)

Report on a general visit, concerned with the relocation of presidios and the loyalty of Indians. Contains ethnographic information on Seris and Guaymas. Much organizational organizational information (alliances, enemy relationships among Indians). Also attacks by Seri bands and Apaches. Geographical, climatic, demographic and faunal descriptions. (R. Perez) (1977)

Diary of search for site of new presidio (Sacramento). Describes climate, flora, fauna, and water resources. Apache raid on Nombre de Jesus. Expedition encounters no enemy, but finds tracks of Apaches, which are identifiable by the type of markings left by their shoes. (R. Perez) (1977)

Narrative originally accompaning six maps. Describes, for all provinces of the Provincias Internas, the following- latitude and longitude coordinates of boundary; climate; agricultural production; Flora; fauna; native groups listed (with brief ethnographic comments such as house structure). (R. Perez) (1977)

Documents concerning establishment of new presidio, reestablishment of missions abandoned by Franciscans because of lack of military protection, in junta de los Rios area. Mineral riches as well as souls of converted Indians notes as reasons for resettlement, as well as more efficient communication/transportation between Nueva Vizcaya, Coahuila. Lengthy description of major settlements, presidial system of northern frontier provinces. New presidio to have 50 soldiers- 20 from San Bartholome presidio; 15 each from Cerrogordo and Conchos. Major document by marques de Altamira (Mexico, 6/14/1747) detailing proposals (pp.87-110). Also includes diario y derrotero of expedition itself, written by gobernador Rabago y Teran (Monclova, 1/23/1748), noting Flora, fauna, geography, Mineral wealth, Indian groups, water sources, pasturage, etc. (pp.115-46). (T. Sheridan) (1977)