Transportation (Maritime)

(R. Davis) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Bando ordering establishment of ferry crossing of Rio del Norte in jurisdiction of Santa Cruz, near Chama. Gobernador cites need due to drownings and facilitate work of priests who minister to inhabitants of area. Publication of notice in Chama. (Raul Saba) (1980)

Begins with report on Taraumara revolt and Serranos efforts to end it. Then recounts the start of his journey to California including the ship journey, and overland part of the trip to Loreto and then events at Loreto. With emphasis on problems with the Indians. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Good document. Day by day account of an average campaign against the enemigos. O'Conor's boys chase the Sumas in N.W. Chihuahua. Fighting captives caciques, shipment of goods, troop strength and numbers of Indians. (T.n.) (1975)

An informe to the viceroy on what needs to be done to send troops to Alta California. The authors recommend reinforcing only San Francisco, Monterrey, and San Diego. The major obstacle will be the lack of ships available in San Blas. (G. Miller) (1977)

The diary recounts a sea voyage along the coast of California, leaving the bay of San Bernabe with a final destination of San Diego, although the diary ends before this point is reached. The customs, language, and technology of Indians, who came to the ship by canoe as well as those which were reached by landing parties are discussed. Description is highly detailed with regard to some aspects of dress and body ornamentation. (C. Briggs) (1975)

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)

Formal requests by citizens from all over the northern frontier to travel to Spain on the flotilla. Excellent documents for people and geography. (T. Barnes) (1976)