Missions Protection

Concerns relocation of Sacramento presidio to the Valley of Santa Rosa due to difficulties in irrigation and water transportation and extraction in the area; soil was to sandy for Canals. Document explains strategy of the new place with respect to stopping Indians from attacking Spaniards population. Petition for money advances for purposes of war and peace operations. Review of clauses in the creation of Sacramento presidio. (M. Marroquin, February 1989)

Concerns campaigns against Indians; presidio of Sacramento; Indians negotiate surrender but others refuse. Petition to relocate presidio of Sacramento to Santa Rosa Valley because of better strategic location to fight the Indians. Cura Flores gives accounts of events with Indians to viceroy; report is also given about the charity from missions toward Indians (items given to the Indians include cloth and food). Cura Flores argues that Santa Rosa Valley would be a better place for new presidio. Protection is asked for missions, specially for Nadadores, Santiago de Xalisco and San Buenaventura. Mention is given about the abundant Mineral and water resources in Santa Rosa de Coahuila. (M. Marroquin, February 1989)