Various administrative documents: 1) Loyola grants Castaneda license to legitimize unauthorized marriage. Castaneda transferred to compania volante of San Carlos de Parras from compania volante of Nueva Vizcaya. 2) baptismal notices of children of Castaneda Quevedo, Eugenio Fernandez 3) Campo de Alange informs Revilla Gigedo that he awarded pension of 8 pesos/month to J M Florez whose husband died in Lipanes wars. 4) M J Garibay informs virrey that she sends her shameless, bad-mannered servant to her husband for correction. (S. Gibbs, April 1988)

Detailed testimony of witnesses to many murders and robberies perpetrated by Chivato and his companeros including names of victims and places they were killed. Some argument over whether Chivato was baptized. Fiscal Posada orders Chivato and companeros to Valladolio to learn catechism and be civilized under care of Davila. Notes on trouble arising from fact that missions of Purificacion, Concepcion and San Christobal are populated by newly converted Indians. (D. Marksz, February 1987)

Describes friendly reception given him by 300 Guaymas newly reduced to settlement of Belem. States many Gentiles asking for baptism. says Indians content with new life. (T. Sheridan, berkeley, 1976)

Three deserters, Juan Blanco (espanol Europeo), Juan Bautista (espanol asiatico) and an indio gentil reach presidio of Santa Barbara. Statements are taken from two christians covering details of where ship came from, was going, nature and purpose of trade, repairs, etc. Ship they deserted was Anglo-american mercurio (marcure) engaged in fishing and hunting otter. Captain's name was George Desentory. Three are taken to San Blas for further investigation and indio gentil is baptised Roman catholic. (J. M. Johnson, December 1986).

Comandante Arrillaga reports that four Anglo-american sailors were apprehended off coast by Escolta de San Juan Capistrano. Their ship is believed to be same one which requested water and firewood in spring 1805 around San Luis. Captain Kimbell of Vergantin piacook (peacock) in original and translated letters states purpose of expedition was fur trade and fishing. These four, plus two russians and two Indian deserters from fragata imperial off San Diego, sent to San Blas on fragata Concepcion. Detained in Celaya, awaiting request for funds in silver to take them to Guadalajara. In Celaya, William Webb asks for catechism and catholic baptism which are given him. Prisoners taken to Veracruz to be turned over to authorities of their respective governments. Americans sent to Boston. Lists of expenses kept for prisoners in order for Spanish government to be reimbursed by foreign governments.

In 1804, Juan Brown (Negro) (Anglo-Americano) deserts fragata Ocain off of San Quintin, B.C., asks comandante of San Diego presidio to relay to appropriate authorities his request for baptism in order to remain in Spanish territory. Documents include cuenta de los socorros franquedos detailing expenses incurred by Brown while in Spanish custody. Joaquin Felix (Alias Tomson, Manuel Jose Joaquin) deserts from fragata Alexander, claims he is baptised Catholic and volunteers to render service to Spain. Later documents, perhaps confusing him with another American, state his baptism occurred in Mexico in 1806. Later documents say he solicited a pasaporte and position as pilot in Spanish navy, but disappeared in Mexico, final whereabouts unknown. Good intentions of his baptism and stay in New Spain questioned by officials. (J. M. Johnson, November 1986).

Plans by Gonzalez del Castillo to increase production of Fondo Piadoso haciendas and related fiscal correspondence. Exceptionally detailed accounts of climate, livestock management, irrigation techniques, and labor problems. Includes descriptions of miserable living conditions and personal nature of hacienda laborers and servants, and related problems with low labor output, contraband, servant indebtedness, and degenerating morality. (A. Tukey, July 1988)

Discusses a measles outbreak at the mission of Pilar de la Paz and also the baptisms that took place at San Joseph and Santiago. (R. Graham) (1979)

A catalog of pueblos and partidos in the 6 rectorados of Sonora and Sinaloa. Compiled by padre visitador Juan de Almonazir (S.J.). Listed are all the priests envolved and the dates when baptisms were performed in the pueblos. (R. Graham) (1979)

Annual report of colegio of Cinaloa including progress of reductions, number of baptisms, condition of cattle, finances etc. (J. Erbe) (1978)