States that Juan de Olivan Rebolledo has been named governor of Nuevas Philipinas. It gives a geographical description and talks of a reduccion of the natives. (R. Graham) (1979)

Neve's letters to Peru, 1783 concerning frontier military affairs. Tells Peru that even though he is comandante de la primera division, capitan Martinez is to lead Apache campaign, because Janos presidio under seige from Gila Apaches- Gila Apaches seeking revenge for murder of their leader Francisquillo and other Gandules, imprisonment of Pachateju. Relays Croix's instructions to mount continuous guerrilla against Apaches in their own territory. Orders Peru to embargo Bacadeguachi missionary Martinez' goods and investigate his sale of barrels to Janos presidio. Orders Peru to join forces with San Buenaventura presidio to mount Apache campaign of 50-60 men while Indians estan en las mescaleras (letter written October 10, 1783; pp.29-32). Tells Peru to have Opatas from Bavispe escort herd of cattle to Arispe. Orders Peru to return Joseph Antonio Olivar, soldier accused of Murdering his wife, to asylum in church. (testimony of various individuals concerning case taken by Peru included here). Argues that murder of 2 Janos soldiers by Apaches could have been prevented if Peru took more precautions. States that these (December 17, 1783; pp.59-60) months best time to attack Apaches, because they won't be able to build fires to roast Mescal. Peru told to take no prisoners no Se embaracen a haser Prezas, ninguna estan Buena como la que queda en el Campo traiendo Sus Orejas, que no nececitan Custodia ni ofrecen gastos (pg.60). Excellent Series of documents showing escalation, cynical effectiveness of Spanish campaign against Apaches. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Concerns proposed expedition to Cerro Prieto to attack Seri, Pima rebels there. Corbalan describes Cerro Prieto, noting its rugged terrain, and many thickets (malezas) impeding movement. States Seris, Pimas live in canyons there. Vividly describes hardships such a military campaign would entail, especially for european soldiers unaccustomed to desert. Indian guerrilla tactics. Notes need for 200 soldiers- 100 dragones, 100 Infanteria, 300 Opata auxiliaries, 200 Yaqui auxiliaries. Opatas called muy fiel, and los mejores Guerreros despues de los Jovas. Yaquis to serve primarily as laborers. Feels 150 soldiers can be secured from six Sonora presidios, especially those of Altar, Buenavista and San Miguel, since Fronteras, Tubac, Terrenate have to guard against Apache. Total expedition to consist of 1050 men- 550 Spaniards (200 infantry, the rest cavalry, including 200 Milicianos), 300 Indian auxiliaries. Soldiers cautioned to treat Indian auxiliaries well. 200 men to be sent in Canoas to Tiburon to cut off rebel retreat, rest of troops to surround, penetrate Cerro Prieto. Discusses procurement of food supplies, other necessities. Describes problem of finding enough ships to bring troops from Matanchel, Acapulco to Guaymas. States pearl boats may be used, but no saber con puntualidad el numero de los sugetos que hacen Este trafico. describes benefits- both material, spiritual, to be gained from Seri, Pima reduccion. Excellent overview of preparations for military campaign. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Diligencia de matrimonio de Joseph Maria Griego, de padres Gentiles, and Rita Verdugo, india. Noriega finds no reason marriage shouldn't be performed. Entire folder I, section 3, pp.1-345, diligencias de matrimonio, Janos presidio, 1761- 1788. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Diligencia de matrimonio concerning Joseph de la Cruz, Indian from Motopore, and Antonia Gertrudis Serna, Spanish woman. Noriega finds no reason two shouldn't be married. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Diligencia de matrimonio concerning Antonio Narciso Becerra and Barbara Madrid, both Apache servants in Janos. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Baptismal records, Janos presidio 1752-1755, including Indians, orphans, illegitimate children. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Diligencia de matrimonio concerning Nicolas de Mara, Opata Vecino of Janos presidio, born in Huachinera who wants to marry Maria, a Jano Indian. Noriega unable to find any reason the two shouldn't be married. Mara, incidentally, is literate. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Conde de San Pedro de Alamos, Husband or Marquesa de San Miguel de Aguayo, desires to move wife's sheep to dry bed of Laguna San Pedro until rains arrive. Unfortunately, 15 man escort from Gallo presidio unsufficient to protect sheepherders, etc. from attacks of rebel Indians. Requests Indian auxiliaries from Rio de Nasas area for additional protection. Discusses grave dangers, hardships caused by Indian attacks in Parras area. (T. Sheridan) (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)