Indians (Physical Characteristics)

Document is a copy of a letter by fr. Francisco Palou which contains excerpts from fr. Juan Crespi's diary of an expedition to the northern coasts. He speaks contact with natives who approach the boat. Description centers on stature and clothing of the natives, their activities around the Spanish ship, and the materials they brought for trading, and wished in return. They gave mostly wooden material and were primarily interested in large iron implements in exchange. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Account of inhabitants and geography near Tuacanas. (G. Miller) (1977)

Description of inhabitants and geography in the area in and near the Pueblo de los Quitseis. (G. Miller) (1977)

Report from comandante of Nachitoches to comandante general concerning the geography and inhabitants of the area from the Adaes Pueblo to Sabinas River. (G. Miller) (1977)

Report of comandante of Natchitoches to comandante general in San Teodoro de los Taovayazes and San Bernardo de los Taovayazes giving further accounts of the geography and inhabitants. (G. Miller) (1977)

Report of the comandante of Natchitoches to the comandante general giving further accounts of the inhabitants and geography of San Teodoro de los Taovayazes and San Bernardo de los Taovayazes. (G. Miller) (1977)

Description of the Taovayazes by comandant of Natchitoches in a report to the comandant general. (G. Miller) (1977)

The testimony of four Frenchmen apprehended in New Mexico and sent to Mexico. Accounts of the area of New Mexico, including geography, indigenous peoples, and important persons encountered by the Frenchmen. Much on Comanches, all letters translated into Spanish. (G. Miller) (1977)

Enclosed are the testimonies of three Frenchmen, Luis del Fierro, Pedro Sastre, and Joseph Miguel, in response to fourteen questions put to them by Spanish authorities after their arrival in Taos with a number of Comanches after coming from new Orleans. Of special importance is their descriptions of the indigenous peoples and the geography they encountered along the way. Also included are descriptions of the same territory by other officials and another Frenchman. (G. Miller) (1977)

Documents contain Gaspar's testimony in court case brought against him. Details affiliations between various Indian tribes. Includes description of physical characteristics, costume, racial and marital status of Indians implicated in crimes. Crespo calls for continuation of case pending verification of circumstances of crimes described by Gaspar. (D. Uhlman, February 1988)