found him one to entrust with the more delicate points of my duty.

On September 7th, I decided to leave the Port of San Francisco, as I
considered the reconnaissance completed, and in doing this, having no
wind, I was carried by the strong current against some rocks, injuring
the rudder and breaking two female and one male bolts. This obliged me
to enter a cove, where I repaired as well as possible the accident, and
again tried to sail forth, a light breeze from the north (the only one I
noticed in the forty-four days) aiding the sailing. On the 18th, because
the rudder was injured, and those who had been on this coast before
had warned me that at this time of year the weather was very severe,
I determined to pass the Equinox at Monterey, and arrived there on
the 19th. At this port I found the frigate Santiago. The schooner came
October 7th, and I left for San Blas on the 13th, where I am sick of my
foot, but always desirous to obey Your Excellency.

I pray the Lord to keep the life of Your Excellency many years.

San Blas, November 9, 1775.

Juan Manuel de Ayala.

To His Excellency, Bailio Frey Don Antonio Maria Bucareli.

Description of the Newly-discovered Port of San Francisco

Situated in Latitude 37 deg. 53' North, Longitude 17 deg. 10' West of San Blas

By Lieutenant Don Juan Manuel Ayala

Placed about two leagues west-southwest of Point Almejas[52], latitude
37 deg. 42', the following is to be seen: First that it[53] is large, with
two red barrancas[54], and second, that to the north there are three
white rocks at a stone's throw[55]. From that point the coast runs
north-northeast, forming a small harbor in which there are five
submerged rocks close to its shore; above it some white barrancas[56],
ending in a sloping bill which top, to the north, is what is called
Angel Point[57]. This has near it several rocks[58], the furtherest
one a gunshot distant. From this point there is a harbor sufficient
to accommodate any vessel[59], not only on account of its bottom,
but because it is sheltered from all winds excepting those from the
west-southwest. The middle of this harbor is to the northwest, where
a copious creek empties[60]; the point runs northeast 1/4 east. This
harbor, with the one inside of it, which I called San Jose[61], has
been found very good, with the prevailing winds from the south to the
northwest.

From Pt. Almejas to the northwest 1/4 west, four Farallones are
seen, distant abou