Colonization

Royal pledge of 6,000 ps. Per year to help fund the work of Salvatierra and Kino. Also orders establishment of a presidio in ^California^ and start of colonization. King also orders officials to keep him closely advised of developments. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Summary of exploration and settlement of las Californias from 1523-1700, including current conditions. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Report on conditions in N. Mexico. Wants permanent settlements of farmers and cattle ranches begun by citizen-soldiers. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Royal response to a 1693 complaint on military preparedness in Parral. Includes summary of the situation in 1693 and recommendations for improvements. Stressed need to reduce the Indians to support colonization. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Report on Atondo's last entrada into the islands of California. Daily entries and details on discoveries and costs included. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Detailed report on exploration, pacification, settlement, and missionary activity in ^islas Californias^ by Isidro*) (1976)

Testimony on whether or not Isidro*) (1976)

Detailed autos concerning Atondo's first entrada into ^California,^ his return to San Lucas and then his second entrada during which he began to pacify and colonize the region. Includes lists of colonists, soldiers, craftsmen. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Document contains- 1. Letter from S.M. to bishop of Puebla de los Angeles asking him to halt priests' ^excesses^ against the Indians. 2. The king's grant of power to Atondo to settle ^California^ (Cinaloa y Sonora) including rights and obligations and remarks on control over sea traffic and sea supply routes. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Remarks on post-revolt situation (calm) and requests for more rapid action in evangelizing and colonization schemes. Suggests establishment of a more mobile permanent military force. (J. Grusin) (1975)