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)

Discusses moving the mission Nombre de Jesus. Suspicious activity among the Pampoas and Pausanes. Discusses the surveying of Candela and Santiago. Indicates the need for another presidio to deal with the Gavilanes and Tripas Blancas. Followed by the auditor's response to these issues. (R. Perez) (1977)

Letter 1 on distances from Durango and Guadalajara to California. Letter 2 on sending of missionary to the Pimas Altos. (M. Bowman) (1979)

(M. Bowman) (1979)

Purpose of expedition was to determine extent of enemy-held territory. Notes that Apaches control all land between Viscaya and Coahuila. Also, discusses water resources. Observes that the Pacuachos were at war with the Sibolos. (R. Perez) (1977)

Lists all presidios in the Provincias Internas, including- number of officers and troops, wages. Extensive orders for commanders of presidios, dealing with such topics as; conflict of interest, duplication of posts, relationships with Indians (both friendly and hostile), relationships with civil authorities, etc. Price lists for all goods sold to soldiers by the presidios (by region). Extensive legal citation to show justification for these actions. (R. Perez) (1977)

Concerning the founding of the presidio Sacramento. Discusses- agricultural potential of the proposed site, its ability to support a mission, its location in terms of communication with other presidios and a deterrent to enemy communication, and its closeness to reportedly rich Mineral deposits. (R. Perez) (1977)