Letter of the 1775 Revolt at the Mission San Diego de Alcala // N.P. Presidente Fray Junipero Serra: Tener Maria y Jph Mi siempre venerado Padre. Con el m[ay]or sentimiento de mi alma, es preciso comunicar a V.R. los lastimosos entragos de esta abrasada Mision…, November 28, 1775
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents
In a letter sent to Junipero Serra from Fray Vicente Ferrer, describes the revolt of the Kumeyaay (Diegueno) people against the Mission San Diego de Alcala on the morning of November 5, 1775. He mentions how the Kumeyaay set fire to wooden structures, ransacked churches, and shot multiple arrows at militants and priests. Ferrer requests that more priests be sent to the San Diego Mission, as well as financial assistance for damaged goods. He also requests that Captain Don Fernando Riviera be sent and act as a mediator with the Kumeyaay people to prevent further conflict.
Dates
- Creation: November 28, 1775
Extent
From the Collection: 2 boxes (.83 linear feet)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
Repository Details
Part of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library Repository