Indians (Baptisms)

(D. Coates) (1980)

Baptismal records, Janos presidio 1752-1755, including Indians, orphans, illegitimate children. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

A general account of the status of missionizing efforts. Included is a general description of- the land and its productivity; the division of labor among the reducidos, and their proper interaction with the Spanish. Some Pima baptism figures are cited. It is noted that Sinaloa is the poorest, least productive province, and that the missions give ample supplies (including Indians) to military campaigns. (R. Perez) (1977)

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)

A letter transmitting an expedient concerning the baptism of three Navajo women. Real Alencaster also informs Salcedo that he had not returned the women to the priest and two settlers who had them. The Navajo were attempting to have the three women returned to them. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

(Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Unsigned draft of letter from gobernador to viceroy regarding visit to Jicarilla Apaches. Concerns religious needs and mentions that half of Indians killed in attacks by Comanches. Asks viceroy to determine what should be done. (Raul Saba) (1980)

(Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

This informe was written by fr. Raphael Verger to the gov. And contains also the diary of fr. Juan Crespi acerca del descubrimento de el Nuevo Rio de S. Francisco. added by fr. Palou is the following- relacion compendios a del reconocim.to de la Costa desde Monte Rey, que esta en los 36 1-2 Grados de Altura Hasta los 55, hecho Por el Piloto Juan Perez, en Este Ano de 1774 en compania de los padres, fr. Juan Crespi, y fr. Thomas de la Pena del colegio Apostolico de San Fernando. This last addenda bears signature of fr. Francisco Palou. (microfilm catalog)