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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1887 Excerpt: ...the Rev. J. M. Coudert. They started on horseback; two servants followed with covered wagon, for provisions. Their first stay was at La Isleta, where the Bishop administered the sacrament of confirmation to a number of Indians. This excellent parish was then in charge of the Rev. Felix Jovet, who died there in 1865. From Isleta the Bishop and suite went to Ciboyeta, and there also on October 1st, he administered confirmation, the Parish Priest being Rev. Augustine Redon, at present Rector of Antonchico. Six days afterwards he left Cibojeta for the Fort of El Gallo, subsequently changed to San Rafael. Don Francisco Chaves was then in command of the Fort, as Lieutenant-Colonel. The Bishop and suite remained the guests of the commanding officer for several days, awaiting the departure of three companies for the west, to accompany the Bishop. It can only be justice to say that Don Francisco Chaves, did all in his power to receive and entertain the travelers with becoming dignity. The three companies of soldiers were placed under the command of Major Willis, and thus escorted the travelers set out on their long journey. The first camping ground was at Aguafr canyon, from which they made the ascent of the steep and rugged mountain of Zuni, and then descended to camp at the foot of Inscription Bock, where they spent one whole day visiting the curiosities of the place. This rock is located at the end of the range, and forms, as it were, the opening of a large cave in the shape of a church with arched ceiling of great altitude. A wall extends from the entrance towards the north about one hundred feet high and six hundred fet long. Its name come from being covered with inscriptions. Some of them are quite old. One, under the date of 1626, runs thus: Aqui passo ...

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