In 1764 King Charles III of Spain ordered the Marques de Rubi, a Spanish army field marshal, to tour and inspect all presidios in New Spain. Rubi arrived in Mexico in February 1766 and was joined by Nicolas de Lafora, engineer and mapmaker. They toured the Northwest and California territory and entered Texas on July 17, 1767. Rubi chose this location for his campsite on July 23, 1767. His report suggested that small Texas missions be closed, and this was done in 1772. Only Goliad and San Antonio remained.