Concerning the founding of the presidio Sacramento. Discusses- agricultural potential of the proposed site, its ability to support a mission, its location in terms of communication with other presidios and a deterrent to enemy communication, and its closeness to reportedly rich Mineral deposits. (R. Perez) (1977)

Informe on the state of the conquest of the Mochis, including a summary of Campos entrada into their territory. Several testimonies concerning the feasability of Jesuit administration of this reduction (including discussion of Apache depredations, military strategy). royal cedula granting the Jesuits permission to do so. (R. Perez) (1977)

Narrative originally accompaning six maps. Describes, for all provinces of the Provincias Internas, the following- latitude and longitude coordinates of boundary; climate; agricultural production; Flora; fauna; native groups listed (with brief ethnographic comments such as house structure). (R. Perez) (1977)

(M. Bowman) (1979)

Continues the account of campaigns against the Nayaritas, focusing on Indian depredations. Concern is expressed over alliance of Nayaritas with Tobosos. Enemy movements are discussed. Supplies listed, including horses given by Indians of Hostotipaquitlo. (R. Perez) (1977)

Report, with testimony on entradas into Nayarit. Includes information on military, new towns, Indians and their customs, missionary work, dispute between orders. Conversions. Includes other documents that are part of the report. Also, includes an interrogatory to be answered, on legal conditions. It gives additional information. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Military campaign against the Nayaritas including number of casualties on both sides; Indian depredations; letter from Tlascaltec Caciques pledging fealty; lists of Tlascaltec and Chichimec residents in Colotlan, Tochopa, and Santiago; mentions refuge given by Nayarits to escaped slaves; list friendly Nayarit pueblos; lists Spanish citizens contributions to the military campaign. (R. Perez) (1977)

Testimony on missionary activity in California. Includes includes a letter from Picolo in it and other testimony that gives insight into early entradas, role in pacific commerce, mission economics, (funding pearl fishing), lack of finances, agriculture, the military, the population, customs. Focuses on Cochimis (Laymora nation) and Mescluets around Loreto. Some detail on Indian life. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Describes military encounters with Nayarit Indians, giving account of casualties on both sides. Some population statistics. Mentions Nayaritas giving refuge to escaped slaves. Also Indians recruiting converts. (R. Perez) (1977)

Report on region and Indians of Nayarit. Reviews entradas, describes the Indians habits and customs, pacification efforts and funding problems. Followed by consejo real consulta that reaffirms intentions of settling the area. (J. Grusin) (1977)