Complaint about Indian attacks at San Pedro de Alamos and Parras and the generally poor quality of defense offered by neighboring presidios. Complaint pointedly laments that conde de San Pedro del Alamo has not lived up to his end of the bargain as concerns his financial support of regions defenses. (T. Naylor) (1977)

Mentions Yaqui disturbances. Discusses Napoli's successful efforts to reduce Rahum mission's debt. Napoli authorized to sell superfluous church ornaments Rahum, inventory church goods Belem, Huirivis. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Sinaloa in state unrest, fear due to Tepehuan revolt. Requests additional 50 soldiers to protect province, more than 100,000 Christian souls there. Wants no mulatos, mestizos, known troublemakers, however. Mentions personal debts, poverty, describes personal funds spent on Rio Mayo missions. Discusses military, financial business province. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Notes that after 3 Spanish entradas, Yaquis finally suing for peace. Describes arrival Culiacan 6 Yaqui caciques who returned spoils they captured from last Spanish army of 16 soldiers, 4000 Indian allies, gave 4 sons as hostages, promised to be faithful friends and to return rebels from Rio de Sinaloa, professed allegiance to Spanish king. Also notes similar professions allegiance 3 powerful nations surrounding Yaquis. States that Yaquis sued for peace because even though Hurdaide, other 18 Spaniards abandoned by many Indian allies last battle, they fought their way to safety without fatality. says Indians call him goblin or ghost (duende) because of his ability to put down trouble before it really gets started. Mentions Indians living in caves (guaridas), burrows (madrigueras). States 1000 Indians Rio de Sinaloa rebelled November, 1609, fled to gentile villages Sierra de Chinipa. States intention to found Montesclaros presidio Rio Fuerte (Rio de Villa Vieja), March, 1610. Notes fidelity Mayo Indians, their efforts to make peace between Yaquis, Spaniards, their requests for Spanish articles clothing. Discusses provincial, presidial business, says he's 16,000 pesos in debt and will owe much more after he founds Montesclaros. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Historic summary of the province of Texas. Mentions the problems with the French. Also, gives the approximate costs of maintaining the above mentioned province. Mentions all the governors of the province. (E. Klien) (1978)

A summary of the status and activities of the Jesuit colegio in Durango over a nine year period though the college was always in precarious financial state reflecting Durango itself it carried on an active religious life of regular masses, celebration of saints days, services for the poor, education and other activities. Also recorded are clergy deaths and seemingly super natural happenings during the period. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Letter reviewing cabildo actions and those of bishop handling economy of the city. (R. Davis) (1979)

Report on Atondo's last entrada into the islands of California. Daily entries and details on discoveries and costs included. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Brief, but informative, informe on conditions of Indians, church and civil government around Parral. Some reference to Franciscans and financial problems of church and state. Also, comments on other religious orders. (J. Grusin) (1975)