'Sobre la expedicion á Nuevo México' — pleased with the news on how to carry out the New Mexico expedition; before formalizing it wishes to communicate with that Province's governor. (cont. n327) VERBATIM: 'Que reportaría muchas ventajas á Califa. la comunicacion con ella. Que conquiste algunos indios de disposicion y de viveres para que le lleven á aquel gobernador algunas cartas.' GLOSS: communication with New Mexico would bring California many advantages; recruit capable, provisioned Indians to carry letters; offer gifts of glass beads (abalorios) & trinkets to keep them interested, & supply some for the Indians along the route; expects he'll remit the Indians there for instructions. Spans n325-n327 (n326 = retake frame). [Companion's date column lists '1795 Feb 1' for this slot; continuation & survey give 1796-02-01.]
| Date | 1796-02-01 (exact) |
|---|---|
| From | Borica |
| To | Comdte San Buenaventura |
| Place | Monterey |
| Series | Provincial Records |
| Tomo | IV |
| Original tomo page | p.57-58 |
| Savage copy page | 321-322 |
| Scan leaf | n325–n327 |
| Document type | letter-abstract |
| Source | Savage abstract |
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