Presidios (Establishment And Organization)

Complaint to Oconor that presidios of la Bahia needs review but that Gaspar de Solis has failed to review it yet. (R. Davis) (1979)

Review of problems in presidio including recruitment, arms, clothing, and general treatment. (R. Davis) (1979)

(R. Davis) (1979)

During his excused medical absence from la Bahia there is question of who is in charge, Tomas Ojeda, Bernabe Carbajal or Miguel de Urtari. Appears resolved to Carbajal's favor. (R. Davis) (1979)

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)

Note by Cruillas to governor Martos ordering the carrying out of orders to transfer presidio San Agustin de Ahumada. (R. Davis) (1979)

Instructions to presidio captains and governors of provinces to look-out for British and suspicious Indians, and to keep presidios well armed. (R. Graham) (1979)

Consists of a Series of 16 questions answered by various people, regarding the feasibility of establish the presidio on the trinity River. Questions concern, wildlife, native vegetation, water supply, Indians, missionary worth, and the French threat. (M. Bowman) (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)