1834 there was a gain in live-stock and the crops were large. Secularization was effected at the beginning of 1837 by Ramon Estrada, who served as administrator until May, 1840, when he was succeeded by Ignacio Alviso. The inventories of the transfer I have not been able to find; but lists of effects in 1839-40 show that two thirds of the cattle and sheep had disappeared, and apparently all other available property of any value. This had been one of the richest establishments, and its downfall had been remarkably rapid.
Viader left Cal. and was succeeded by PP. García Diego and Moreno. Juan Prado Mesa was com. of the escolta down to the time of secularization. Escolta involved in a revolt against Vallejo at S. F. Id., 248. Aug: 7th, padre complains to alcalde that the neophytes go to the pueblo and get drunk with notable prejudice to their souls and bodies. S. José, Arch., MS., i. 52. Lat. and long. by Douglas. This vol., 404. 1834. Sta Clara, with the pueblo, to form a parish of 1st class under the reglamento. This vol., p. 348. 1835. P. García Diego departs at end of the year. José Z. Fernandez, teacher, resigns in Sept. Many neophytes were given licenses of emancipation. Id., 354. Specimen of March 9th, the Ind. being permitted to live at Solano. Vallejo, Doc., MS., iii. 17. July. Sale of liquor forbidden. Id., 61. Sept. P. Moreno to gov., says that if they go on granting licenses, the mission will soon have no gente. Arch. Arzob., MS., v. pt. ii. 14. 1836. Order of secularization in Dec. José Ramon Estrada appointed comisionado. Vol. iv., p. 47. 1837. Estrada took possession early this year and became administrador as well as comisionado; but in some documents the admin. is called José Mariano Estrada. March 13th. Estrada to alcalde, says he came as admin. and not as executioner; is preparing a full report; something must be done to protect the poor Ind. The killing of 3 Ind. is referred to. S. José Arch., MS., vi. 28. Vallejo's visit in March; interview with Alvarado in June; arrest of rebels. This vol., p. 513, 522, 525. Belcher, Voy., i. 117, says: 'The mission is fast falling to decay, and scarcely common civility was shown to us.' 1838. Earthquake in June. Vol. iv., p. 78. 1839. The governor's marriage. This vol., iii. 593. José Peña, teacher. Mont. Arch., MS., ix. 10. March-April. Order to send 3,000 sheep to Sonoma as a loan for 5 years, against which the Ind. protested, and the sheep were not sent. St. Pap., Miss., MS., ix., 57-8; Vallejo, Doc., MS., vi. 475. Two of the sprightliest Ind. delivered to the schr California by general's order. Id., 356. July. Troubles with the Indians, several killed. Vol. iv., p. 75-6. In Sept. Hartnell found the Ind. discontented, clamorous for a new admin., complaining that they received no rations or clothing, though they seemed in good condition. They demanded that no more ranchos should be granted from mission lands, particularly the one asked for by Forbes, S. Miguel, and Paso de S. Fraucisquito asked for by Piña. H. thought the salary of $500 to a teacher for 6 or 8 small children should be saved. Diario, MS., 29-30. 1840. Estrada was succeeded in May by Ignacio Alviso. St. Pap. Miss., vii. 33. Sebastian Peralta, majordomo. July. P. Mercado protests against an order to search his house and church, for music to celebrate the fiesta of independence. Id., ix. 54-5. Nov. 16. No produce left except hides. All industries suspended. Id., 53. Some of the arrested foreigners confined here. Vol. iv., p. 23.
