A copy of a report made by Bodos to Onate concerning a journey captain Bodos and companions made to la Provincia de Mohoquis to search for groups of persons and mines. The group left the Provincia de Mohogui in November 1598 and porceeded west until they came to rancherias de indios Jumanes (humanos). Guides were selected and the group was led through rich grazing land to the mines which produced both dark metal and the green and blue Tones that are polished (turquoise). The mines and the surrounding country are described. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Description of trip made by capitan Francisco de Ortega to California in 1630's. Excellent maritime account. (T. Barnes) (1979)

Report on impact of Indian unrest on mission activities in Nueva Galicia and Nueva Viscaya. Includes remarks on Indian unrest and mission finances. Some comments on geographical settings and descriptions, and Mineral deposits, for the kings benefit are included. (J. Grusin) (1975)

(M. Bowman) (1979)

Opinion whether or not California is an Island or peninsula Antonio Ullua decides that it is a peninsula after reading the diary. (R. Graham) (1979)

Report on activities in California. Some physical description. Following the report is a memorial by procurador general of the S.J., Bernardo Rolandegui, concerning California. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Extensive ethnographic information on Indians of Coahuila. Divides them into four major groups (parrialidades). Discusses material culture, architecture, seasonal movements, subsistence patterns, personality (warlike, lazy), and mentions war-related cannibalism. Notes that the Texas Indians in contrast, have government and agriculture. (R. Perez) (1977)

Documents concerning establishment of new presidio, reestablishment of missions abandoned by Franciscans because of lack of military protection, in junta de los Rios area. Mineral riches as well as souls of converted Indians notes as reasons for resettlement, as well as more efficient communication/transportation between Nueva Vizcaya, Coahuila. Lengthy description of major settlements, presidial system of northern frontier provinces. New presidio to have 50 soldiers- 20 from San Bartholome presidio; 15 each from Cerrogordo and Conchos. Major document by marques de Altamira (Mexico, 6/14/1747) detailing proposals (pp.87-110). Also includes diario y derrotero of expedition itself, written by gobernador Rabago y Teran (Monclova, 1/23/1748), noting Flora, fauna, geography, Mineral wealth, Indian groups, water sources, pasturage, etc. (pp.115-46). (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Orders a presidio established at the confluence of the Rios Norte and Conchos due to the favorable conditions at that site (including available land, suitability for a settlement, water resources, vegetation, minerals). (R. Perez) (1977)

Gives locational coordinates of Valley. Discusses availability of water and suitability for agriculture. It is notes that several individuals in the five nations understand the Mexican language. (R. Perez) (1977)