Colonization

Concerns treatment of canary islanders arriving at San Fernando. There is discussion of administration and maintenance of privilege for settlers. (R. Graham) (1979)

Summary of orders given to Domingo Theran in 1691 with de Olivan Rebolledo's commentary and suggestions for foundation of colonies in Cadodachos and Asinais country and also at San Antonio and Espirito Sancto (Bahia) in order to strengthen the Spanish claim in the area. It discusses the type of settlers which should be sent. (R. Graham) (1979)

(Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

(Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

Variety of information including Vargas' attempts to mount a campaign against the Xemes with aid of the Queres. The arrival of settlers from Mexico. Discussion of provisions and arms for militia. (D. Coates) (1980)

(D. Coates) (1980)

The viceroy gives Vargas permission to solicit settlers for New Mexico from other provinces, and orders other governors to assist Vargas. (D. Coates) (1980)

An informe sent by fr. Silvestre to his provincial, fr. Isidro*)

Viceroy orders, in response to Indian requests, establishment of 3 missions along the San Xavier River. Also, orders establishment of a presidio. Gives priests orders for making the missions financially solvent. Also, requests the local government to encourage colonization. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Appears to be identical but incomplete copy of Altamira's lengthy description of Texas- its history, state of presidios, French-Spanish relations, etc. Precised already from Nacogdoches archives- See DRSW serial 4685. (T. Sheridan) (1977)