Informe concerning Pardinas' foundation new presidio at Gallo rather than Mapimi, un real despoblado, despite viceregal junta's decision to locate presidio at Mapimi. Declares Pardinas worthy of total reprehension for disobedience. (T. Sheridan) (1976) Isidro*)

State investigations indicate widespread Indian rebellions Nueva Vizcaya result mistreatment by various Spanish military officials, including Renedos, who executed Sumas near presidio Rio del Norte, sent 2 Suma girls as gift to gov. Pardinas on pretext Sumas involved in Pueblo revolt; Higuera, who executed 7 Pimas suspected killing Spanish soldiers near Teuricachi, then seized peaceful Rancheria supposedly in confederation with Pimas, executed 42, sent 123 to Sinaloa presidio as prisoners. Relates discovery silver by Indian Sonora; embargo placed on mine by Quiroz, captain Sinaloa presidio, because area not yet missionized; disobedience embargo by Pardinas, despite viceroy Galve's approval Quiroz' action, who named Mendibil Alcalde mayor new Real, authorized armed men to enter area, thereby causing Indians to revolt. Junta recommends military action against Indian rebels, punishment guilty Spanish officials. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Report on conditions in N. Viscaya in 1688 including economic potential, military situation, and missionary and exploration activities. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Series of documents concerning bishop of Durango's conflicts with padre provincial Pardo over administration of northern Jesuit missions. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

The bishop defends himself against viceroy's charges of incompetence. In doing so much is revealed about church activities in the area. Witnesses testify about the bishop and conflicts with Atondo over missions and the patronato. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Focuses on Isidro*) (1976)

A lengthy investigation, based on testimony of Bernardo Bernal's (or Vernal) activities exploring California (i.e. Sonora and Cinaloa and points north). Focuses on complaints against Bernal's treatment of Indians, including forced labor. Also, remarks on exploration and Indian crafts in the pueblos. (R. Grusin) (1976)

Report on discovery, conquest, and pacification of California by Bernardo de Pinadero. Covers all aspects of his expedition. (J. Grusin) (1975)

Series of documents concerning Indian hostilities in Nueva Vizcaya and Nueva Galicia, especially la nacion salinera. State that more than 60,000 yndios laborios occupy these provinces, raising crops and growing cotton, which they sell as well as weave. Note that some Indians fleeing encomiendas to follow old ways of life in mountains. Mostly concerned with nomadic Bolson de Mapimi- Coahuila Indian groups. Expedition of soldiers from various presidios drawn up. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

Concerns dispute between Calderon de Ojeda, Alcalde mayor of Sinaloa, and Otermin, capitan of Sinaloa presidio. Who imprisoned Calderon de Ojeda. Mentions campaign against Seri. Notes disturbances in Mocorito. Discusses disruptive effect of dispute on presidial, political affairs in Sinaloa, Sonora. (T. Sheridan) (1979)