Contains much linguistic information (regarding the use of Spanish, an example of how an Indian speaks Spanish, a list of Tegua-speaking pueblos, linguistic differences among pueblos in close proximity). Contains ethnographic data- architecture, celebrations, bathing and birthing practices (under the heading of decadence), warfare behaviors and technology, agricultural production and grain processing. Also examples of exchange Rate, goods for pesos. Names kinds of fish eaten. (R. Perez) (1977)

(R. Graham) (1979)

A letter to the viceroy giving an account of the state of the missions. The interesting aspect is a 1 1-2 pps mention (p. 5-6) of the way in which ^these new christians, following the example set by some of the crews of the vessels whose services I managed to secure,^ have learned to cultivate the ground. He then proceeds to itemize the crop and estimate the potential harvest. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Detailed report on the establishment of the missions of Santa Ana and San Francisco Xavier in the Conchos and Chinarras territory. Antonio Arias, visits. Remarks on entradas, conversion efforts, present conditions including agriculture. Some Indian testimony. Other testimony confirms report. Includes inventory of crops. Remarks on relations between reduced and wild Indians. (J. Grusin) (1976)

(R. Graham) (1979)

Discussion centers more upon Sonora/Sinaloa missions and political administration. Four chapters of report concern mining, Indian tributes, geography, ship routes, the Colorado River and military strength. (R. Davis) (1978)

Gives his opinion on the relocation of the presidio Pitic. Includes- a description of the location of the Indians viz the places under consideration; climatic and hydrological factors; suitability for agriculture, and thus the ability to support large populations. (R. Perez) (1977)

Sequence of Ten informes, consultas and decretos reviewing military situation in Valley of San Buenaventura and assessing value of presidios of Pasaje and Mapimi concluding that these two should be phased out. (R. Davis) (1978)

A Series of documents pertaining to missionizing efforts in New Mexico. Horcasitas informe contains population statistics, estimations of natural resources, geographic data. The relaciones of Yrigoyen, Delgado, Altamira, Pino and Romero all contain ethnographic information, some population statistics, and references to water resources, plant and animal resources. The relacion by Romero is the most comprehensive. (R. Perez) (1977)

This Rodriguez Gallardo's informe sobre Sonora y Sinaloa. (T. Barnes) (1979)