Transportation (Maritime)

A list of some 15 recommendations from the commanding officer of Lower California presidio of Loreto concerning the accounting and manner in which transport and supplies should be controlled. Mention made of civilian population- Indian and Spaniard, alike. (D. Deeds) (1977)

On ships that come and go to the port of San Blas. Includes list of articles brought on one ship. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Because of wind, ship unable to sail. Food situation California critical-people soon will have to search for food in bush (Monte). Without help, risk of defection, disease. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Sending a boat to Isla de Lobos to get maize. Asking fr. Bartolome for horses, mules, maize, beans, wheat, flour from Potam, especially for fathers Clemente (Guillen), baco (?), because northern, southern California missions have some maize. Informs Napoli that Baroyeca miners attempting to remove prohibition against trading in Yaqui area. Feels they are right, because Napoli himself issued prohibition, sold maize to miners at high prices. Heard from seamen that Vicam enjoyed good maize crop. Encourages Napoli to help out Baroyeca, Mendivil to better relationships with civil authorities. Urges Napoli not to waste, hoard maize. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Bravo discusses widespread food shortages along Rio Yaqui and need to purchase both crops, livestock from other places. Notes that some Yaquis already searching for food in Monte. Discusses Naval affairs in Gulf of California. Five letters dated 10/15/1739; 11/24/1739; 11/25/1739; sabado santo, 1738; 7/7/1739. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

(E. Klien) (1978)

From king to conde de Paredes 1682-1683, Madrid. Page 141- warns against arrival of French warship. Page 264- orders aid be given in terms of men and money to Florida. Page 279- orders establishment and maintenance of a presidio of 50 soldiers in Rio del Norte Paso. Page 319- orders embargo against French. (J. Erbe) (1978)

List of names of the expelled Jesuits. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Discussion centers more upon Sonora/Sinaloa missions and political administration. Four chapters of report concern mining, Indian tributes, geography, ship routes, the Colorado River and military strength. (R. Davis) (1978)

Unable to conduct formal investigation, but states only reason unrest from 1735-40, mistreatment Yaquis by missionaries Gonzalez, Napoli. Granted permission to Muni, Bernabe to plead Yaqui case before viceroy. In 1738. When leaders failed to return after 1 1/2 years, Napoli told relatives 2 men hanged Mexico City, sold church valuables Rahum, Potam. Also states another cause rebellion severe floods Rios Mayo, Yaqui, which washed away land as well as crops, causing much hunger. Claims fr. Estrada didn't want Spaniards living near his Indian pueblos, so he incited to burn Spaniards corrals, etc. Describes widespread missionary opposition to civil authority. Discusses Sinaloa-Sonora supply line to ysla de California by boat across Gulf. (T. Sheridan) (1976)