Copy, possibly in Father Xavier de Mora's own hand, of an exchange of letters between himself and Father Eusebio Francisco Kino. In the first, dated October 3, 1696, Father Xavier de Mora criticizes Father Kino's failure to obey orders and his handling of relations with the Indians, referring to possible Indian attacks. The second, dated October 7, 1696, is Father Kino's reply, in which he defends himself and states that Father Xavier de Mora is misinformed.
Description:
Purchased from Dawson's Los Angeles on the Henry Raup Wagner Fund, 1965.
Subject (Name):
Jesuits, Kino, Eusebio Francisco,--1644-1711, San Francisco de Xavier Mission (Sonora, Mexico), and Xavier de Mora, Francisco
Because of conflicting reports on the conditions of the missions in Sonora, Father Polici examines the situation himself. He recommends sending skilled priests and more soldiers into the area, building of churches and houses, a greater development of agricultural resources, and the raising of stock.
Subject (Geographic):
Pimería Alta (Mexico and Ariz.)--History
Subject (Name):
Diáz de Theran, Juan, Kino, Eusebio Francisco,--1644-1711, Manga, Juan Mateo,--1670-1726?, Nicolaza, Domingo, Oddon, Ambrosio, Pacheco, Francisco, Polici, Oracio,--1654-1713, Saeta, Francisco Javier,--1664-1695, and Salvatierra, Juan María de,--1648-1717
Subject (Topic):
Apache Indians, Missions--Pimería Alta (Mexico and Ariz.), and Pima Indians
