4 letters from Salvatierra- good California history, especially the letter to Ugarte. (T. Barnes) (1979)

Introductory letter and report on expedition made by teniente Bernal and a company of twenty soldiers from Corodeguachi, Sonora into the Pimeria as far as the Gila. Gives descriptions (brief) of- encounters with Indian groups, requests of Indians for missionaries, populations of the various rancherias or Parajes, agricultural crops grown, missionary work of padre Kino, and brief descriptions of landscapes. (J. Erbe) (1978)

De Vargas reports to the viceroy on the state of Indian troubles in Sonora, Sinaloa, and Nueva Mexico. He speaks of the troubles created and alliance and constant communication between the rebel tribes - Apaches, Pimas, Jocomes, Janos, Sumas, Mansos, and the other tribes of Sonora. Specific mention is made of the mission of San Francisco de los Mansos founded by fr. Francisco de Vargas, and inter-marriage between natives of that area and Apaches. (C. Briggs) (1975)

(J. Erbe) (1978)

This document includes a good description of the Texas Indians culture; their land, agriculture (corn, beans, squash, watermelon, cantelope). Names all the tribes between Coahuila and the Texas Indians. The author discusses the importance of colonizing the province of Texas so as to keep it from French influence. It also gives a good description of the bahia del Espiritu Santo and its important location. (E. Klien) (1978)

The lands and people of New Mexico are described, concentration is mainly on the province of teguijo. The area is placed in geographic relation to California, Texas, and Florida, and special mention is made of the fact that it is frequently confused with Quivira. The peoples are described, especially the Apaches, and the history of Spanish and French explorations into the area is given. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Page 34- to conde de Paredes ordering employment of Armada of Barlovento off coast of Florida to contain piracy. Page 80- to conde of Paredes ordering employment of Armada of Barlovento to remove pirates from Rautan Island. Page 130- to conde of Paredes, advises departure of pirate vessels from Europe and orders their destruction. Page 131- to corregidor de Veracruz, advises departure of pirate ships headed for Americas gives brief description of size, armament etc. Page 236- to corregidor de Veracruz, order against comercial activities with foreigners. Page 272- to conde Paredes requests report on possibility of opening contact with Quivira and tagago nations due to reported wealth in metals, second part orders expedition formed for exploring area as result of report by Vicente Gonzales on great potential of area. Gives brief description of area and location of Indian groups and travel routes. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Describes plans Sumas, allies Mansos from Patu, Chinarras, Janos, Jocomes, to gather 10 leagues from Casas Grandes, devastate area. States Alcalde mayor Casas Grandes captain Salazar planning to evacuate Pueblo unless help arrives, there by abandoning fertile Valley wheat, maize, more than 20,000 cattle. Claims such attack could destroy Opata nation, allies of Spaniards, Sonora itself. Notes Christian Sumas attempting to remain faithful to Spaniards but threatened by hostile Indians. Recommends offensive action against Indians, placement presidio Casas Grandes area. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Detailed description Mendoza's expedition to Texas province giving description of agriculture, encounters with Indians, founding of Parajes, geographical description etc. (J. Erbe) (1978)

1621 inhabitants in Oposura, Cumpas. People both pueblos speak Hore (Opata dialect). Inhabitants Oposura gente ladina because of presence Spanish miners San Juan Bautista 7 leagues away. People work in mines, raise abundant harvests, live in flat-roofed houses, have beautiful 3 Nave church, good religious band. Indication some problem caused by wage work in mines, however. Inhabitants Cumpas much the same. No gentile Indians entire Partido. Geographical locations noted. (T. Sheridan) (1976)