An auto by Don Phelipe Rabago y Theran, capitan comandante del presidio de San Luis de las Amarillas regarding the foundation of two missions among the Apaches, as requested by fr. Diego Ximenez- Santa Cruz (o S. Lorenzo) and Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria. This document contains the autos de la formazion and the testimony of testigos besides the dictamen of the friars, fr. Diego Ximenez and fr. Joachin Banos. This is a copy of the original as attested to by notaries. (microfilm catalog)

This is a copy of the testimony gathered officially regarding the missions of the Apaches along the Rio San Saba. It was sent by Don Diego de Ortiz Parilla to the virrey, and contains very much information regarding the Apaches and the missions established among them. This copy is a contemporary one, and has the names of all the witnesses who were interviewed concerning the missions. (microfilm catalog)

This is a faithful copy of the testimony given by fr. Mariano Francisco de los Dolores of the mission of San Antonio de Valero, and of fr. Benito Fernandez de Santa Ana of the mission of San Antonio y San Xavier, both in the province of Texas concerning the Apaches en los Pedernales, with the view of opening new missions farther on. This is an accurate copy as attested to by Don Joseph de Gorraez. (microfilm catalog)

Copy of a threefold document sewed together written in a clear hand- 1) 1779, 17 November - facultes erigendi custodias Pro missionariis de observantia S. Francisci in America septentrionali, supplicanti rege catholico. Pius papa VI. 2) estutas generales of fr. Manuel de la Vega, deciembre 14, 1780. 3) 1784, 24 mai - facultas erigendi custodias fratrum ordinis S. Francisci de observantia, concessa Pro America septemtrionali, ad universas Regis catholici ditiones etiam in America meridionali existentes extenditur. Pius papa VI. (microfilm catalog)

This informe contains a brief description of each mission of Sonora with the date of foundation. On the back sheet is written- noticias de las misiones que administran en Sonora el colegio de Santa Cruz; parese ser del P. Fr. Antonio Reyes, despues Obispo de Sonora. This copy has no date nor signature, but seems to be in the handwriting of fr. Reyes. (microfilm catalog)

Two relaciones that give much data on conditions in Texas missions. Many suggestions for drastic reform included. Much discussion on the impact of the missions and remarks on plans for new missions. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Books, II, III, IV are important. Two deals with frontier missionary activity through the lives of the priests. Book III focuses on the status of the missions supervised from Querataro. Book IV focuses on Garces' work. In the Pimeria Alta. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Account of the destruction of the missions at San Diego and Capistrano. Serra also talks of rebuilding them. Appended to the letter is a copy of fr. Vicente Fuiter's account of the fall of the San Diego mission. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Remarks, in some detail of the status of the first five missions in Alta California. Discusses foundation of the mission, its physical appearance, conversion efforts and their success, finances, and the mission economy. Also, remarks on several presidios and Indian culture in unpacified areas. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Report on the dismal condition of Sonoran missions and efforts to improve the situation. Remarks on the lives of mission Indians included. Comments on decline of population of missions. Makes suggestions for reform. (J. Grusin) (1976)