The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, Volume 15, July 1911 - April, 1912 Page: 190
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he later intrigued, it was alleged, in a manner not entirely credit-
able. The priest explained to the Indians that it would be impos-
sible for them to live at San Antonio, and that until they should
give undoubted proof of their sincerity, no establishment could be
given them in their own country. He promised, however, that
as soon as permission could be obtained from the viceroy a mis-
sion would be founded for them on the Guadalupe.
In support of his plan Father Dolores explained to Captain
Urrutia the advantages of the proposed site. No garrison would
be necessary, since those of San Antonio and San Xavier could
quickly suppress any revolt at the first signs of inquietude. In-
deed, a revolt would not be a serious matter, for it could be easily
quelled by a campaign, which would serve the double purpose of
punishing the Apaches and of obtaining workers for the new mis-
sions. He did not expect such an occurrence, however, in view
of the peaceful state of the natives. But the bright prospects
might be spoiled if haste were not made; for it was even then
rumored that the Apaches had formed an alliance with the Kado-
dacho Indians, through whom, if precautions were not taken, they
might become friends of the French. In view of these conditions,
and since the Apaches were anxious to congregate, the good father
believed that Captain Urrutia would be warranted in asking the
viceroy for authority to carry out the proposed plan, and he re-
quested the Captain to ask only that provisions should be made
for founding one or two missions until it could be seen how many
Indians should present themselves.'
Captain Urrutia was loath to act solely upon the strength of
Father Dolores's assertions, and when, on November 11, the
priest returned from a visit to the San Xavier missions, he learned
that nothing had been done in the matter. He now presented
another petition, repeating many of his former arguments and
citing recent developments which he thought warranted imme-
diate action. He said that he had promised to advise the Apaches
within five moons of the viceroy's determination, and that he had
assured them that by that time the missions would be established.
1Eserito of Fray Mariano de los Dolores, in. "Memorias de Nueva
Espafna," XXVIII, ff. 115-117.190
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