Arredondo, Antonio de-Continued.

"I have also examined the creek of Santa Cruz which runs between the main land and the Island of San Juan, from southwest to south, emptying into the main river, opposite the ravines of San Mateo (according to the course and reckoning brought by Maekey in the year 1702 and one Palma in the year 1728 when they came to besiege San Agustin)-Really it is a most suitable place for an enemy to penetrate through, unobserved, as on our side it is deserted; a grave inconvenience, which in my opinion must be remedied and which can easily be done

Further up the river, about six leagues from the aforesaid ravines, there is a narrow road called San Nicolas, and a similar one still further up called San Geronimo, both of which are ordinarily used by the Indians, infidels, and enemies, to come, as they do at their pleasure, to harrass the Spaniards, or the Indians of our devotion, without anyone being able to prevent it, as it is every day experienced

"Further to the south, southwest, at about 18 leagues from the mouth of the bar,
and at about eight from the city of San Agustin, on each side of the river, there
is a sentry box built of boards, eight feet in diameter, named respectively
Pupe and Picolata, both of them surrounded by a palisade, very small and
light-I saw them myself, and I can vouch that they are ready to crumble
down owing to the supports being completely rotten, at the lower part-So
that it can easily be seen how unfit they are to show the least resistence or
defence against even a small force-Not only on account of their defective
construction and size, but also on account of their delapidated Condition-
Each one is garrisoned by a squad of eight men, hardly large enough to hold
them There are also two Swivel guns which are used to protect the courriers
and the passengers who go and come from Apalache by land, (as it can be seen
on the plan) while they cross the river from one side to the other on piroques, as
they are often harassed by the Indians while in the act of crossing—
"Finally, I beg to inform you that on the margins and environs of all the juris-
diction that has remained free from the English, there is an abundance of large
and tall trees, and all very useful for the construction of houses and vessels-
Also any amount of wild fruits-Plain and smooth roads, but difficult in some
places-Very sweet waters and very clear clayish soil,-chalky and of other
qualities-

"I reccomend that twelve guns be sent from here to that city, with triplicate
ammunition and equipments, to form flying batteries wherever they may be
needed-together with a large quantity of powder,-a supply of the two sizes
of balls-for the guns-and musket balls-rope, fuses, and other corresponding
utensils-Also some fire works to be used in setting fire to the fences and houses
if it becomes necessary-Blue and red cloth-Shirts,-hats-pipes-combs-
mirrors-knives-bullet moulds-shotguns-leaf tobacco-honey-and some,
but very little whiskey,-to gratify the Indians, not only the friendly ones,
but those who may join us hereafter, besides paying them separately for the
work thay may have done-

"Commissaries should be appointed to attend and look after the ecconomy and distribution of every article, with a separate account of each, and everything to be under the care and command of a person who shall be competent and experienced-The said Commissaries to be strong and robust, experienced by land and sea and capable of enduring the fatigues of the ardous labors that they will encounter-With power to act by themselves owing to the remoteness of the resources

"But, well understood that all the aforesaid is based upon the consideration of the present situation

"Under the aforesaid basis and preparations that are necessary, an idea can be formed of the manner in which the operations must be carried out-if by sea or by land-or if both ways at the same time

"Observing, however, that if done by land, it will always be necessary to have a number of small boats, for the communication and crossing of the rivers and creeks, as they appear marked on the plans-If on the contrary it should become necessary to carry the operations both ways at the same time, the limit of my knowledge does not authorize me to offer any suggestions, as I cannot foresee the dispositions that may become necessary

"In accordance with several points of my statement, I am of opinion that if it were possible for the two Crowns to come to an understanding in order to determine their respective boundaries, disputing each one, its rights with proper allgations, and in terms of a compromise-If such a thing were possible, or if there was any chance of obtaining it in a favorable way, and quickly, I should be of opinion that, that course be adopted as the most proper-easy and less expensive, and more sure-Even admitting that we would be victorious, and should succeed in driving the English from their possessions"It is also necessary to foresee the grave consequences-That is, the required fortifications of the frontiers and necessary garrisons to preserve those possessions once acquired by us-And other provinces which require serious thought, and about which a separate report is necessary, which I shall be able to formulate if it becomes necessary, by virtue of all my observations— "This is all what I have the honor the communicate to you

Havana November 27-1736.

"The vessel having been detained at this port by bad weather, I have had time to finish the map of the Coast, which being very important in order to convey a correct knowledge of that country, as also for a better understanding of this Statement, I place in your hands

"And availing myself of the opportunity of this new dispatch boat, which coming from the Main land, goes straight to Spain, I also place in your hands, the plan of San Agustin de la Florida and its environs on a large scale-And that of the Castle, with its profile-Also a duplicate of the map of the coastThe particular one of the port of Federico, or river San Simon-That of the projected battery, which I left arranged to be built at the mouth of the river San Juan

Havana 22d of January-1737

Don Antonio de Arredondo.

The Library of Congress has besides this copy the following manuscripts which more or less relate to St. Augustine:

"A. D. 1736.

(a) A letter from Gen. Oglethorpe to the Engineer tendering him the use of his sloop in order to visit San Simon and be comfortable.

"A. D. 1736.

Don Diego Oglethorpe."

Don Diego Oglethorpe."

(b) Gen. Oglethorpe goes to St. George to meet Engineer Arredondo.

"A. D. 1738. Arrangements being made to found other settlements in Florida. San Mateo well located by nature. Rules for the division of lands, and the supplies of each settler.

"A. D. 1742.

Don Antonio Arredondo,
Royal engineer."

The diary of Don Antonio de Arredondo, chief Engineer who sailed from Havana to make an attack on the English settlers who were on the coast of 85241°-12--18

Arredondo, Antonio de Continued.

Florida. The English open fire on them at sea. The Indians assist the
Spaniards from the shore when the English surrender and are taken prisoner.
Other attacks from the enemy in which the Spaniards are victorious.

Don Antonio de Arredondo Chief Engineer of the Government."

"A. D. 1743.
Suggestions in regard to fortifying St. Augustine. Matanzas Bar without a
defence. New works to be placed from the Fort to the San Sebastian. The
men now in service not to be trusted. Need of more funds.

Arredondo, Antonio de.

1737

Don Antonio Arredondo
Royal Engineer."

Plan de la Cuidad de San Agustin de la Florida y sus contornos, situada en la altura septentrional de 29 grados y 50 minutos. Havana 15 de Mayo de 1737. 215 x 110 cms. Ms in colors.

Original in Arch. Gen. de Indias. Sevilla. Est. 87; Caj. 1; Leg. 2. (2) By the engineer D. Antonio de Arredondo, with a memorial by the same with description of the map and of the new city. No. 132 in Lanzas, "Mapas de Mexico y Florida." Tomo 1.

LC 344 NOTE.-A tracing of this plan is in the collection of the Library of Congress. For a reproduction of this "Memorial" consult title 343.

Arredondo, Antonio de.

1737

"Perfil que pasa por la linea de puntos A. B.," del Plano de la Cuidad de San Agustin de la Florida remitido por su autor, el ingeniero Don Antonio de Arredondo en 15 de Mayo de 1737. 36 x 21 cms. Ms. in colors.

Original in Arch. Gen. de Indias. Sevilla. Est. 87; Caj. 1; Leg. 8 (3) No. 133 in Lanzas, "Mapas de Mexico y Florida.” Tomo 1.

LC 345 NOTE.-A tracing of this according to the original size is found in the collection of the Library of Congress. Consult also title 343. "Perfile B' found at the top of left-hand corner.

Arredondo, Antonio de.

Plano del castillo de S.

1737

Marcos de la Florida. Havana 15 de Mayo de 1737. 73 x 66 cms. Ms. in colors.

Original in Arch. Gen. de Indias. Sevilla. Est. 87; Caj. 1; Leg. 2. (4) Transmitted by its maker, Don Antonio de Arredondo together with a report (informe) of even date upon the fortifications of St. Augustine, Florida. No. 134 in Lanzas, "Mapas de Mexico y Florida." Tomo 1.

LC 346

NOTE.-A tracing of this map with "Plano C" at top, according to the original
size, is found in the collection of the Library of Congress.
Consult also title 343.

1737

Arredondo, Antonio de.

"Plano del Castillo de San Marcos de la Florida con indicacion de las obras que convendria hacer en él. Havana 15 de Mayo de 1737" por D. Antonio de Arredondo. 85 x 67 cms. Ms. in colors. Original in Arch. Gen. de Indias. Sevilla. Est. 87; Caj. 1; Leg. 2 (5) Accompanies an "informe" of even date upon the fortifications of St. Augustine, Florida. No. 135 in Lanzas, "Mapas de Mexico y Florida." Tomo 1.

LC 347 NOTE.-A tracing according to the original size is in the collection of the Library of Congress. Consult also title 343.

1737

Arredondo, Antonio de.

"Plano y proyecto del reducto que se deve construir en la boca del Rio de San Juan. Havana 15 de Mayo de 1737" por D. Antonio Arredondo. 44 x 37 cms. Ms. in colors.

Original in Arch. Gen. de Indias. Sevilla. Est. 87; Caj. 1; Leg. 2 (5) With a report of even date upon the fortifications of St. Augustine, Florida and an explanation. No. 136 in Lanzas, "Mapas de Mexico y Florida." Tomo 1.

LC 348

NOTE.-A tracing called "Plano D' according to the original size is found in the collection of the Library of Congress. Consult also title 343.

Arredondo, Antonio de.

1737

"Plano de la entrada de Gualquini Rio de San Simon, situado en 31 grados de altura del polo Septentrional. (En Florida) Havana 15 de Mayo de 1737." 73 x 44 cms. Ms.

Original in Arch. Gen. de Indias. Sevilla. Est. 87; Caj. 1; Leg. 2 (1) Transmitted by its maker the engineer Don Antonio de Arredondo with letter of even date. No. 131 in Lanzas, "Mapas de Mexico y Florida." Tomo 1.

349

NOTE. Consult title 343.

1738?

Carte de la Province de la Loüissianne (sic) Autrefois dit Le Missisipy. Ms. 72 x 46.3 cms. in colors. Unsigned, undated. Anonymous.

Original in Archives Nationales, Paris. Includes from 26° N. lat. to 51°, and from a little east of Pensacola to a little west of the Mississippi; showing only the extreme western end of West Florida. Dates in the legends are 1736, 1738.

NOTE. This map also shows "Fort espagnole dite Pensacolle.”

WL 350

1738

Olano, Pedro Ruiz de.

Plano y Perfil del nuevo Fortin de S Francisco de Pupo, situado en la Orilla del Norte del Rio Sa Juan, siete leguas del Presidio de S Agustin de la Florida. D. Pedro Ruiz de Oláno S Agustin de la Florida y octubre 25 de 1738. Ms. 40.3 x 31.7 cms.

Original in Dep. de la Guerra. Madrid. Arch. de Mapas. L. M. 8-1-a-No. 26. Of interest on account of its title only. On plan is "Camino que va á sn. Narcos de Apalache." It is a tower-like structure of hewn logs.

351

NOTE.-Consult title 363.

1739

Plano de la Bahia de Pansacola, en el seno mexicano en treinta grados, latitu, y 288 grados 55 minutos longitud. Sacóse del Expediente sobre fortificar esta Bahia actuado año de 1739. Ms. 42.3 x 30.5 cms. Unsigned. Anonymous.

Original in Dep. de la Guerra. Madrid. Arch. de Mapas. L. M. 8a-1a-a-No. 15.

C., T.

1739

352

A chart of the Bahama Islands with a description of the Gulf of Florida and Windward Passage, &c. . . . By T. C. 19 x 30.5 cms. Undated.

In A description of the Windward Passage, and Gulf of Florida [anon.] 2d ed. with additions. London, J. Applebee, 1739. LC 353 NOTE.-A copy of this work containing the map is in the Library of Congress. The first edition was evidently published the same year.

Renard, Louis.

1739

Magnum Mare del Zur cum Insula California.-De Groote ZuydZee en't Eylandt California. (And near margin) Gedruckt 't Amsterdam by L. Renard. 56.5 x 49 cms. Undated.

Shows the California Peninsula as an island. New Mexico and Arizona are not shown.

WL 354

NOTE. This map with "fol. 22" in upper right-hand corner may be taken from the 1715 or 1739 editions of Louis Renard's Atlas de la navigation. It was also found without the folio in the dutch edition of 1745.

For a description of this atlas consult Phillips' List of Geographical Atlases, titles 559, 592, 601.

See a notice of the works of Renard, in P. A. Tiele's Nederlandsche bibliographie van land- en volken-kunde... Amsterdam, 1884, p. 202; also in David Bierens de Haan's Bibliographie néerlandaise historique-scientifique des ouvrages importants... Rome, 1883, p. 232.

The edition of 1715 is reviewed in: