Notes imminent arrival of 200 Tarahumara auxiliaries, gobernador's efforts to gather together additional 100 soldiers. Describes effect of revolt in Mayo area. States that although there are 30 soldiers in presidio (Sinaloa?), 70-80 vecinos, still not enough troops to quell rebellion. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Estrada's letters to Diaz concerning effect of Yaqui revolt in northern Sinaloa. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Discusses resistance of 37 Pima Bajo soldiers from Onavas to Yaqui revolt. Quotes letter of Juan Calixto, capitan de raum, to Juan de Aldames describing Yaqui friendship for Aldames, padre Mendibil. Notes rebel activity around Baroyeca and Cedros. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Vivid descriptions of Yaqui-Mayo attacks along Rio Fuerte, mas de sinquenta leguas from their home country, including- 1) attack by cassi Dos mil indios on Spaniards in Tehueco, crying no ay Dios, no ay rei, no ay padres, muera el padre; 2) Valladares' own escape to Mochicahui and then to Montesclaros with help of rebel leader Forochapa, who kept from Mayos who wanted to carry him off to Pimas in Cerro Prieto. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Amid a long letter of complaints it is noted that the Indians near Cucurpe have revolted, and that the entire province is readying for war. (R. Perez) (1977)

A general account of the status of missionizing efforts. Included is a general description of- the land and its productivity; the division of labor among the reducidos, and their proper interaction with the Spanish. Some Pima baptism figures are cited. It is noted that Sinaloa is the poorest, least productive province, and that the missions give ample supplies (including Indians) to military campaigns. (R. Perez) (1977)

King notes Leon's expedition to Bahia de Espiritu Santo in search of French, and his reports of numerous gentile Indians in area, especially Texas Indians, who could easily be converted. Texas Indians described as algo politicos y de usso Mas racional y tratable que los demas. instructs bishop to establish 5 or 6 missions in area to convert Indians, secure area against French. States that 6 missionaries accompanied Leon on his second entrada. King not too impressed with Franciscan missionary efforts in Coaguila. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Letter (10/7/1684) concerning depredations of Janos, Suma, Conchos Indians, who killed fray Beltran and others. Fiscal's reply concerning military action to be taken against Indians and about Mendoza's expedition to Texas (1/22/1685). (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Mendoza leaves El Paso area, encountering- 1) rancherias of Suma Indians, living on Mescal, who all ask him for help against Apaches; rancherias of Julimes Indians along Rio del Norte, described as gente politica, en la Lengua Mexicana, who cultivate corn and wheat, more than 100 of whom are baptized by Franciscans accompanying expedition; fence used to trap deer and Mule deer for hunting purposes; Jumano Indians led by gobernador Juan Labeta, who complain about Apache hostilities; buffalo and wild dogs, numerous small Indian groups from Coahuila-Texas area (See 201); settlements in junta de los Rios area. Describes geography, Flora (especially trees), fauna along way. Expedition lasted from 12/15/1683-6/14/1684. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Fray Isamende petitions gobernador for military escort to protect him while he rounds up pacao, azcahoma Indians, numbering 1737, of whom 88 are Christian, who fled mission after Former gobernador Franquis withdrew 3 soldiers stationed there. Basterra (12/2/1737) orders detachment from Espiritu Santo presidio to accompany Isamende. 9 man escort from San Antonio presidio helps Isamende gather 24 souls back to the fold. Isamende notes mission population of Espada in 1739. Fray Santa Ana notes that thacome Indians, los Mas inconstantes de la tribu y Muy del genio de los panpopas , joined Espada mission in 1736. Gobernador Basterra blames Apache hostilities for mission unrest. (T. Sheridan) (1977)