In 1800 there were but 492.

Up to the end of that year there had been 949 baptisms, 271 couples married, and 477 buried.

There were 2354 head of large stock, and 2083 small.

In 1792 the agricultural products were about 650 bushels, as against 4300 in 1800.
[Illustration: RUINS OF MISSION LA PURISIMA CONCEPCION.] [Illustration: MISSION SANTA CRUZ.] [Illustration] [Illustration: RUINED WALLS OF MISSION LA SOLEDAD.] The corner-stone of the church was laid February 27, 1793, and was completed and formally dedicated May 10, 1794, by Padre Pena from Santa Clara, aided by five other priests.

Ensign Sal was present as godfather, and duly received the keys.