(M. Bowman) (1979)

Detailed letter of Fernando Sanchez Salvador (captain), reviewed by royal fiscal, outlining discovery and conquest of area of Colorado and Gila rivers and success of royal domination of area. Following note to letter is by fiscal, who endorses Salvador's views. (R. Davis) (1978)

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)

Series of documents pertaining to the Jesuits request to work in the province of los Moquis, previously administered by the Franciscans. Escobar y Llamas informe contains some general ethnography. A petition by Delgado, Yrigoyen and Toledo yields data on geography and exploration. Altamira's respuesta contains good population data. Penuela's informe reviews depredations committed by the Moquis. (R. Perez) (1977)

Review of Series of consultas relaying information on above mentioned topics. Mostly written and presented by Fernando Sanchez Salvador. (R. Davis) (1979)

Brief review of expedition against Seri Indians in 1740's and mention of expenses of this effort. (R. Davis) (1978)

Account own travels Pimeria, New Mexico 1725, 1731. Brief description geography area between Pimeria Alta, Moqui, inhabited by Apaches, 12 other naciones. Firm belief riches, existence diamonds, Sierra Azul. Mention deep impossible River separating Sierra Azul from New Mexico. States nothing of value found between Pimeria missions, Rios Gila and Colorado. Written in response to de Anza's proposed expedition. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Recommends that de Anza be allowed to carry out proposed expedition to Colorado River, Sierra Azul, gather information geography area, Coninas, Mescalero, Moqui, Tigua, Tanos Indians. Mentions voyage to Vermillion sea (Gulf of California) by English catholic William Stratford in search of pearls, Drake's discovery new Albion. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Notes great excitement caused by discovery silver Pimeria Alta, belief in greater riches-gold, silver, pearls, quicksilver-to north. Discusses Indian belief ancestors Mexican kings from Pimeria describes ruins of Casa Grande, Casas Grandes. Notes previous expeditions to Colorado River, proposes expedition led by himself to- 1) determine if California an Island and whether northwest Passage, seven cities Gran Teguayo, Quivira exist; 2) determine number inhabitants interior region, whether they are agricultural and can be reduced, or hunter-gatherers impossible to missionize; discover extent Mineral wealth beyond Pimeria. Notes inability presidio to mount Apache campaign because of Seri uprisings, occasional Pima troubles. Outlines size/ expenses proposed expedition. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Diary of search for site of new presidio (Sacramento). Describes climate, flora, fauna, and water resources. Apache raid on Nombre de Jesus. Expedition encounters no enemy, but finds tracks of Apaches, which are identifiable by the type of markings left by their shoes. (R. Perez) (1977)