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to Juan A. Balthasar (in Spanish)

Need to establish five new missions in Primeria Alta, California and parts of Mexico and Arizona. Evaluation of likely places, information on local Indians and settlers, past problems and possible future complications.

GLC06289

[Relacion de la entrada (in Spanish)].

Detailed account of exploration, including discussions of the evaluation of Indian tribes' prospects for conversion, the desire to obtain horses, and the reputation of Father Kino.

GLC06290

Supplementum ad historiam Primeria Alta (in Latin).

Description of expeditions of 1737 - 1748. Includes information about Indian settlements, customs and potential problems.

GLC06291

to Antonio Abarea [in Spanish]

Addresses the audience of Guadalajara on the day of the birth of Our Lady of [Loreto]. Discusses the English threat, the weakness of the Spanish crown, and the general situation of the Catholic religion in Mexico.

GLC06292

Report to Minister of War and Navy [In Spanish].

Santa Anna's report on the loss of Mexico City in the battle of Cerro Gordo. Includes troop positions and commanders. With later fountain pen ink notes.

GLC06293.01

Report to Minister of War [In Spanish].

Justification for actions in loss of Mexico City. Reminds officials of his suggestions for defensive measures. With later fountain pen ink notes.

GLC06293.02

Report to Minister of War re: his patriotism, injustices by the press, passport, (in Spanish)

Report addressed to the Minister of War and Navy. With docket from Pidare a relaciones on p.1 dated 13 February 1848.

GLC06293.03

re: documents discussing passport request and preparation for trial [in Spanish]

Includes government discussion of passport request, cover letter accompanying passport and two requests for documents in preparation for Santa Anna's defense.

GLC06293.19

[Decree secularizing California missions and opening them to colonization].

GLC06294

Minutes of meeting of Vice Regal War Junta and Ministry of Treasury (in Spanish).

Includes a 32 point report by Serra on missionaries and soldiers of Ancillary presidios. Discusses discipline, temptations of flesh, criminal activities, supplies and attempts to separate military and religious aspects of the order in California.

GLC06295