In his memorial, Lopez informs the king of conditions in the province of New Mexico, restates his plea for missionization and settlement of the area (including much of Texas), and presents a rough plan of action. Although ethnohistorical information is scant in the memorial itself, a memorial of the maestro de campo, Juan Dominguez de Mendoza, is specifically written in the interest of ^...giving information concerning the natives of the east^. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Detailed report on exploration, pacification, settlement, and missionary activity in ^islas Californias^ by Isidro*) (1976)

Detailed autos concerning Atondo's first entrada into ^California,^ his return to San Lucas and then his second entrada during which he began to pacify and colonize the region. Includes lists of colonists, soldiers, craftsmen. (J. Grusin) (1976)

In asking for establishment of a new mission in Parral, much is revealed about regional mission activity including specific locations of missions and stats on Indians and schools. Remarks on conditions in California. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Focuses on Isidro*) (1976)

A lengthy investigation, based on testimony of Bernardo Bernal's (or Vernal) activities exploring California (i.e. Sonora and Cinaloa and points north). Focuses on complaints against Bernal's treatment of Indians, including forced labor. Also, remarks on exploration and Indian crafts in the pueblos. (R. Grusin) (1976)

Lengthy report on Franciscan missionary activities in Nueva Galicia from early efforts in 1656. Includes physical geography, remarks on Indians, first contacts, language problems, methods of conversion, Indian religious customs. Also describes local towns and tribes. (J. Grusin) (1975)

(T. Barnes) (1979)

Detailed report on Ortega's explorations of California. (J. Grusin) (1975)

Details struggle against Tepeguanes and Taraumares Indians. Good descriptions of villages, fortifications, local geography and of course military operations. (J. Grusin) (1975)