Visitas (Religious)

The first of the two documents gives a detailed list of what is to be found out. The second document is an example of what form the information should take. (D. Coates) (1980)

In celebration of the church jubilee the archbishop of Mexico orders all pueblos and Villas to be visited and pardons for sins administered. Specifically includes soldiers and their families. (R. Davis) (1979)

General letter commenting on use of mission Indians to transport correspondence from Mexico to la Bahia, that fray Marenti had visited presidio, as had visitador Ribera who was provided with an escort. (R. Davis) (1979)

Reporting on his safe arrival, and a request that any mail be forwarded to Ysleta. Reply appended, mentioning a coach that Hozio can use and advice on feeding the mules. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

Acknowledging receipt of a letter from Melgares and a paper from Father Valle, that the Father secretary has the conclusion and that the visitation continues. Reply appended. (robert H. Jach) (1981)

Reporting his arrival at an unspecified place of his ecclesiastical visita. Hozio reports that he has been unable to acquire fish for the governor because the Indians are working with their plantings. And asks that letters be forwarded to him. Reply written on the margins. (robert H. Jach) (1981)

Reporting that nothing unusual had taken place during his visitation and asking that letters be sent with the mail. Hozio also discusses/mentions a school and unspecified ornaments or jewels. (robert H. Jach) (1981)

(robert H. Jach) (1981)

Reporting on Hozio's being named as visitor for the New Mexico missions, including those in the jurisdiction of El Paso. Melgares's reply appended. (robert H jach) (1981)

(R. Davis) (1981)