soldiers ("that they [the Californians] may always be quiet and that the conversion be promoted"), "rewards" for soldiers, settlers ("artisans"), proximity of the treasury, and a bureaucrat to handle payments since "the passing of payments through the hands of the fathers is a hindrance to their ministry".
Kino's memoir is written partly as a report to his superiors since he is using their money and partly as an apologia for his actions in the face of opposition both by fellow Spaniards and Indians, the former ironically more dangerous than the latter. For example, he describes his problems with "an indiscreet lieutenant" who "persecuted" them, apparently wanting to seize some lands for himself and displace the Indians there. However, Kino's own ministry of conversion, subjugation to his and Spain's authority, and his education laid the foundation for the Indians' treatment for the next two- to two-and-a-half centuries.
By 1703, Kino notes, two new churches had been built with Indian help and trade. This is the clue to the Spaniards being accepte
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