The dictamen of the fiscal gives an outline of the exploration and foundings undertaken by Escandon. (M. Bowman) (1978)

Chronological description of an expedition undertaken with the purpose of enlarging Spanish influence in the province of Texas. This expedition was sent a result of French involvement in that area. The author puts great emphasis on the types of vegetation (ie, Mezquites, Alamos, Sabinos, Robles, Nogales, etc.) and animals (deer, rabbit and a detailed description of the Zibolo or toro Mexicano) found on their way. Describes the re-establishment of previously abandoned missions and the incentives given to the Indians to live around them. A 'cedula' of the king (included at the end of the document) forbids them to make war against the French while on this expedition. (E. Klien) (1978)

A Series of documents concerning a Spanish/French border dispute over the Rio Colorado (Rio Roxo). The French had moved the presidio de Nachitos across the River into what the Spanish claimed as their territory. The Spanish also suspected (and had evidence of) the French trading with Indians in Spanish territory; the Indians had become loyal to the French as a result. Contains info. On presidio organization and strength. Also, population figures for some Indian villages are given. Lists goods and their quality involved in French/Indian trade. Also contains charges against Pedro del Barrio of ilicit commerce with the French. (P. Hayes) (1978)

(J. Erbe) (1978)

Detailed day by day account by the Head of the expedition which accompanied the founding of the junta de los Rios missions. Gives descriptions of the progress of the surrounding province and the royal mine of Cuellar which later became Chihuahua. The writers attitudes, Antonio de Trasvina Retes an important pioneer of the area, toward a host of topics are outlined. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Testimony that several missions in the junta de los Rios area were founded with the help of 30 armed men, and that mass was said to the Indians, and presents distributed. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Diary giving detailed description of expedition to the province of San Luis and the Poblacion de Santo Domingo Quartelejo. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Series of lists of missionaries and where they were stationed in Sonora, Sinaloa, Tarahumara, Guadiana, Topia, and other northern missionary provinces, 1702-1753. Document incomplete continued on J-02-D-8. Note which missionaries have delivered Memorias for particular years. Also, contain financial information on particular missions. Hundreds of names and places. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

Translated and published in "Father Kino in Arizona" by F. J. Smith, J. L. kessell, and F. J. Fox (Phoenix, Arizona Historical Foundation, 1966). (R. Mendoza) (1979)

Introductory letter and report on expedition made by teniente Bernal and a company of twenty soldiers from Corodeguachi, Sonora into the Pimeria as far as the Gila. Gives descriptions (brief) of- encounters with Indian groups, requests of Indians for missionaries, populations of the various rancherias or Parajes, agricultural crops grown, missionary work of padre Kino, and brief descriptions of landscapes. (J. Erbe) (1978)