Religious Donations

Gives information on the expenses involved in maintaining the mission of Santa Rosa and the donations received. (M. Bowman) (1978)

Three letters to Cristobal de Laris; 1) from Roque iragorra, padre Onabas, April 20, 1712, 1 page, discusses limosna and debts. 2) from padre Joseph Guerrero Villaseca, Saguaripa, March 14, 1712, 1 page. Informas sending money to pay debts and asks that harp be sent to his mission. 3) from padre Joseph Xavier Cavallero, Guazave, may 12, 1712. Informs sending memoria and requests distribtuion of letters. (J. Erbe) (1977)

(J. Erbe) (1978)

Four letters to padre Thomas Altamirano from; 1) padre Thomas Guadalajara, Angeles, October 24, 1678; 1 page, informs formation of two partidos. 2) padre Ferdinando Pecoro, Ures, February 18, 1678, 1 page, letter of gratitude for limosna. 3) padre Joseph Tarda, Coiachic, December 11, 1678, 2 pages, informs sending notes left by bishop, comments on religious conversions. 4) padre Thomas de Guadalajara, Angeles, November 5, 1677, 3 pages, comments on success of religious work. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Series of cedulas concerning royal financial support of Jesuit missionaries, especially on northwest frontier. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

(J. Erbe) (1978)

Letters and Memorias to padre Cristobal de Laris; 1) letter from padre Francisco Xavier de Mora, Avispe, March 29, 1712, 2 pages, advises sending of Memorias and instructions for adjusting accounts. 2) memoria of Francisco Xavier Mora, 1712, 1 page, food stuffs, hardware. 3) letter from padre Marcos Antonio Kappus, Bacanora, may 11, 1712, 2 pages, informs sending of money and requests various articles be sent him. 5) letter from padre Joseph Xavier Cavallero, Guazabe (Sinaloa), may 30, 1713, 1 page, informs sending memoria and request of several articles with his limosna. 5) letter from padre Juan Ventura Ferrer, Saguaripa, may 9,1714, 1 page, informs that several articles were missing from his limosna and sends money. 6) letter from padre Juan Ventura Ferrer, Saguaripa, may 10, 1712, 2 pages, gives instructions for sending of his limosna and informs sending his memoria. 7) memoria of padre Juan Ventura Ferrer, 1712, foods stuffs, hardware. 8) memoria of padre Juan de San Martin, Batuco, March 17, 1712, 1 page, food stuffs, hardware. 9) letter from padre Juan de San Martin, Batuco, may 2, 1712, 1 page. Informs sending of money and instructions regarding his limosna. 10) letter from padre Mathias de Huerta, Guepaca, April 28, 1714, 1 page. Informs receiving limosna and sending of money. Cartas y Memorias to padre Cristobal de Laris. 11) letter from padre Francisco Maller Navarrete, Alamos, June 22, 1713, 2 pages, informs sending of 'Platas'. 12) memoria of padre Manuel Gonzales, Tecoripa, March 4, 1713, food stuffs and hardware. 13) letter from padre Manuel Gonzales, Tecoripa, April 3, 1713, 3 pages expresses gratitude for limosna, discusses financial situation of various padres and requests several articles, for church. 14) memorial of padre Joseph Guerrero, Onapa, 1713, 1 page, food stuffs and hardware. 15) list of materials to be brought for painting of Saint Rosalia from Joseph Guerrero. 16) letter from padre Nicolas de oro, Oposura, March 14, 1711, 1 page, informs sending of memoria. 17) letter from Daniel Lanustre, Oposura, March 21, 1712, 1 page, informs sending of Memorias. 18) memoria of padre Manuel Gonzales, Tecoripa, February 9, 1712, food stuffs and hardware. 19) letter from padre Bassilio de Molina, Matape April 29, 1712, asks for limosna, informs sending money. 20) letter from padre Agustin de Campos, San Ignacio de los Pimas, may 2, 1713, 1 page, ask for 'hechura' of San Francisco Xavier and Chocolate. (J. Erbe) (1977)

Lists the 18 Dominican missions in California and some statistical material. (M. Bowman) (1979)

A brief account of the initation and progress of Jesuit missionary activity in California from 1701 to 1736, by the procurador general of the company. Includes list of names of persons who have contributed money as gifts to the effort and amounts given. (R. Davis) (1977)

Report based on testimony in diary form, on conquest and colonization of California by Kino and Salvatierra. Includes expenses, entradas, contact with Indians, who was involved, supplies, the geography, routes up thru Arizona, need for financial aid for missionary work, potential pearl revenues, potential as colony, sea routes. Then discusses missions in Nueva Viscaya, Sonora and Sinaloa listing revenue sources. Haciendas supporting missions. Then more on California. (J. Grusin) (1976)