Review of Series of consultas relaying information on above mentioned topics. Mostly written and presented by Fernando Sanchez Salvador. (R. Davis) (1979)

Jesuit procurador argues that Indian uprising has been settled enough for return to active missionary work and return to normal channels of control. Council of Indies authorizes accounting of costs of efforts and payment to Jesuits for losses and rebuilding. (R. Davis) (1977)

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Two reports, read before the council of Indies, narrating events of past years war against Indians in Sinaloa-Sonora. (R. Davis) (1977)

Detailed account of events of administration of Manuel Bernal de Huydobro as governor of Sinaloa. (R. Davis) (1977)

Concerning Huidobro's request 500 soldiers, 50,000 pesos to suppress Indian rebellion, junta accepts Echevarri's analysis (9/24/1740), resolves to send 25 soldiers to bring Spanish forces to 400, money to be made available as needed. says mulatos, Coyotes y demas gente de color quebrado obligated to serve as militia because of exemption from tribute, Alcabala. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Report to king by new governor of Nueva Vizcaya narrating political economic and religious conditions in province. (R. Davis) (!977)

Review of events of discovery of silver in Pimeria Alta area and subsequent regulation of mining activity. (R. Davis) (1977)

Describes weakness Sinaloa-Sonora military forces due to reductions ordered by Rivera, transhumance vecinos, who work as miners, Mule skinners, etc., away from permanent homes. Notes victory Spanish forces under Vildosola at Tecoripa; under Joseph de Vsarraga at Tepahue; successful resistance Spaniards at Montesclaros. Discusses raids pueblos, churches Fuerte Valley; aid sent by southern Sinaloa settlements. Describes shortages provisions, funds province, personal finances, due to expenses pacification Indians ysla de California (California still an Island 1740). Notes relief expected from Nueva Vizcaya under Ydoyaga, from Janos under Carpio. Describes ambush vecinos Echojoa in Santa Cruz. States Indian rebels control 30 pueblos, including most along Lower Rios Yaqui, Mayo, Fuerte; that mines Sicurijoa, Alamos, Baroyeca, Rio Chico, Potrero, Ventana abandoned, that commerce/ communication with Sonora impossible; that over 185 leagues held by rebels, that at least 12-14,000 Indians in revolt. Discusses salaries soldiers involved in combating revolt; loans obtained from various vecinos, including Guillermo Feliz. says frs. Mazariegos, Estrada, Mendivil held prisoner by Indians. Asks for 50,000 pesos, force 500 soldiers to suppress revolt. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

A review, by the lawyer of the council of Indies, of the events transpiring since announcement of discovery of silver in Pimeria Alta area- primarily administrative information; reports that have been sent, when received and current status. (R. Davis) (1977)