Tells of the great difficulties the Franciscans have had in maintaining the missions of junta de los Rios since their founding 50 years before. Complains of lack of civil support as well. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Padre Balthasar writes to padre Andres Javier Garcia that more letters of complaint have arrived from the Pueblo of Saguaripa-but the charges, unspecified here, are probably not true, but situation needs more attention. (R. Davis) (78)

A long letter by the civil governor of Nueva Vizcaya to the new padre provincial in Mexico, in part complaining of several missionaries who refused to cooperate and which endangered the peace in Nueva Vizcaya. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Outlines the position of governor Vildosola in his feud with several of the Jesuits of Nueva Vizcaya. Brief mention of efforts to combat the Apache. (D. Deeds) (1977)

A long rambling letter from an ally of governor Vildosola in Nueva Vizcaya commenting (usually in the negative) about the activities of several Jesuits and military officers. Account of skirmish with Apaches included but mostly gossip, characterizes this letter. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Letter advising Nueva Vizcaya governor Vildosola that previous governor Huydobro is attempting a return in which case the Jesuits threaten to pull out. A likely result of which would be unrest and uprisings among the Indians. Implicit is a request that Vildosola do everything possible to keep Huydobro out. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Discusses the negative consequences if ex governor Huydobro is allowed to return, both on the morale of the Jesuit missionaries and their Indian charges. Suggests even that there could be uprisings if the ex governors influence is reestablished. (D. Deeds) (1977)

A summary of legal struggles in Alamos over the (governor) Manuel de Huidobro case (after his recall) by a Jesuit missionary in Sonora. Predicts dire consequences if this arch enemy of the Jesuits is allowed to return in triumph. Conversely governor Vildosola's efforts are landed. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Report by hacienda real concerning alleged misappropriation of funds and misrepresentation of mission operations by society of Jesus missionaries. Visitador Galvez accuses Peninsular Californian priests of embezzling money from crown by claiming expenses on non-existant presidios, missions and Indian labor. Galvez charges mis-use of funds in many frontier provinces of New Spain, California, Cinaloa and Sonora. Attached are statements supporting charges. Also, note on Margin states that testimony was taken on November 18, 1773. (D. Miller) (1978)

Mission business. News that fr. Lompes esteems Napoli, will favor his cause against el Muni and his allies. Word also from Mexico, Guadalajara that judgment favorable to Jesuits against captain Alvarez, his favorites, will probably be given. More evidence serious civil-religious conflict. (T. Sheridan) (1976)