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New Mexico in 1801: The Preists Report by Rick Hendricks Flat Signed by Author on Title Page 2008 - Paperback, 197 pages Seeking information about the "state and circumstances of agriculture, industry, and commerce" of the vast area that fell within its jurisdiction, the Consulado, or Merchant Guild, of Guadalajara, requested reports from the Priests of New Mexico regarding the towns and Indian pueblos of the province. In addition to reporting on the current condition and size of the communities in their charge, the priests were asked to suggest crops or industries that might be successfully introduced in New Mexico. They were queried about which raw materials were exploited and which ones were unused. The consulado also asked about the state of roads and bridges. The twenty-six reports that the New Mexican clergy produced in 1801 are presented here in fully annotated English translation. In addition, there are biographical sketches of all twenty priests.