ber of neophytes in 1834 must have been about 500, a decrease of about 50 per cent since 1830; and in 1840 there were 190 Indians living in community with probably 150 scattered. The valuation in 1834 was $18,500, or deducting real estate and church property, $4,500 in excess of debts; two years later the debt seems to have considerably exceeded the available assets, though this fact is somewhat misleading as an indication of the actual state of affairs.
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Map of S. Rafael Lands in 1834.
A large portion of the property was distributed at the secularization and is not included in the inventory of 1836. The Nicasio rancho was also granted to the ex-neo-
form a parish of 1st class. This vol., p. 318. 1833. Martinez in charge. May 1st, Vallejo acknowledges receipt of an order to put certain Ind. in possession of Nicasio, which is given them in full ownership, and their rights must be protected. Vallejo, Doc., MS., iii. 29 (this grant was rejected by the L. C.) August 18th, gov. urges V. to attend to Figueroa's order of this late to take especial care of the S. F. Indians at S. Rafael, who had difficulty in moving their property (?) for lack of boats. Id., Hist. Cal., iii. 70. Oct. 20th, V. complains that the padre (Quijas) resides at S. Rafael though paid by So-
