Mission Establishment

(R. Davis) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Father Reyes has unsuccessfully attempted to reduce to missions Indians at Atacoso. There is a Frenchman in the area who is envolved in illicit trading on the Angelina River with Cocos, Mayeyes, etc. Mentions that Atacapas and Apeluzas are also engaged with illicit trade with Indians. Also states that Lipanes are involved and are arming themselves with guns and powder. (R. Graham) (1980)

Epidemic has spread, Cabello has been sick, but is recovering. A group of Lipanes is also inflicted by the epidemic and by croup. Indians are coming into the missions and inundating them. (D. Coates) (1979)

Fray Escobar requests permission from governor to re-open Rossario mission now that Indians have returned. Governor Ripperda authorizes him to proceed. (R. Davis) (1980)

Viceroy Cruillas says has received governor Martos letters protesting sending aid to Bexar, the removal of San Agustin de Ahumada, exploration of Texas coast and need for missionization of tehuacana Indians. (R. Davis) (1979)

Governor of Texas writes to the viceroy describing area around Santa Rosa and orconzito creek, during a trip to consider fray Abad's petition to establish a presidio in the region. Excellent description of distances, wildlife, plant life, I.e. necessary requirements for establishing of mission. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Includes three documents. First, written by Abad, details why a presidio should be established for Orcoquisos on trinity River (obviously there is already a settlement there). His discussions include architecture, wildlife, plant life, French threat, richness of land and propagation of faith. Second letter is positive recommendation of fiscal, third, decree of viceroy establishing the site. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Viceroy agrees with Barrios y Jauregui's advice on impossibility of building missions on the Santa Rosa River. Also decides that previously designated mission and presidio (San Augustin de Ahumada?) Be abandoned. (M. Bowman) (1979)