The bishops evaluation of what he feels is the problems of reducing the Indians. He remarks on consequences of the instability, especially failure to develop the economy. Remarks on potential of region and military situation. Sees some progress due to increased military presence. Suggests reforms. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Concerning the dispostion of 30,000 pesos which the late viceroy (Linares) contributed to the conquest of the Nayarit Indians. Cited as a major reason for this conquest is that they give refuge to heathen Indians, mestizos, mulatos and sun worshippers. (R. Perez) (1977) other related documents- 23 diciembre, 1718- 11 enero, 1720.

Includes two documents- 1) on the pacification of a Tarahumara revolt. 2) on reduction of 800 Tarahumara Pima, Seri, Acopoca Indians. Some detail on the process and need for more priests to est. New missions. Remarks on early days of new town. Eg, agriculture. Followed by detailed remarks on mission at Parral. Conditions and population statistics for Populo included. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Report on efforts to reduce Conchos and Chinarras still hiding in the mountains. With offers of land, water and livestock as inducements and using Jesuits and Franciscans as negotiators. The Indians rejected the offer and began attacking settlements. Testimony on the veracity of this account of the start of the war follows. Includes Indian witnesses. The Indians were reduced, testimony on that also. Remarks on epidemic also. Remarks on crops, land use. (J. Grusin) (1977)

Reports to the king that, since 1713, 11 pueblos have been reduced, and a great number of Indians converted, in the area of the confluence of the Rio del Norte. Six missions have been founded. Notes that the lands are fertile, the people docile, wanting very much to become christians. (R. Perez) (1977)

Oidor of Audiencia of Mexico reports on the need for new bishoprics in Sonora and Monterrey because of spiritual necessities. discusses financing and remarks on frontier Indians and activities in other provinces. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Detailed report on conditions in Nayarit. Discusses missionary work among Nayarits and Pimas, entradas, towns, climate, distances, language, Indians. Describes longevity of some Indians, customs and dances. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Report on the bishop of Durango's visita. Includes remarks on commerce, roads, population, relations with Indians, conversion efforts religiosity of the converts. Conditions in missions, education of Indians, crops, food, problems with mulatos and mestizos, mining, herbal medicine, presidios. Includes distances between towns and the route followed. Ends with updated summary of conditions. (J. Grusin) (1976)

This royal advisory on Nueva Leon provides information on the religiosity of the Indian converts, relations with encomenderos and Indian habits. Old traditions and problems with Spaniards council recommend reforms to correct the situation. (J. Grusin) (1976)

(R. Graham) (1979)