Documents dealing with capture of several Tarahumaras (men, women, and children), some of whom may have been responsible for some of the murders and thefts in the area. There is also discussion of possibility of attacking Tarahumara rancherias with assistance of Indian auxiliaries. (J. Tapia, October 1987)

Documents concerning Indians stealing horses and cattle in Conchos; in Guejuquilla, Mapimi, and Cuencame*)

Series of documents concerning numerous Indian raids in the province of Durango. Many haciendas and rancherias are being abandoned due to these depredations. Several justicia mayores report to Diaz on abandonment of towns. There is also discussion of recruiting the local population as military auxiliaries. Diaz also seeks assistance of the bishop in an effort to convince people to stay in their towns and haciendas. (J. Tapia, October, 1987)

Series of documents concerning the formation of militias in Colotlan and surroundings in order to reduce hostile Indians, Sorrachaga and Vivanco are appointed commanders of military posts in Bolanos. Title of Colonel is requested for both. Indian auxiliaries refuse leadership of Larrumbe threats of rebellion is feared. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Concerns Series of documents dealing with organization of militia in Nayarit, Bolanos and Colotlan to protect mines, presidios and cargo. Arrangements are made to bring weapons from Spain. Administrative personnel being selected. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Concerns Series of autos and reports about need to create a militia force in Nayarit and vicinities to protect Spanish assets and mines produce to Spain. Military officials report hostile Indians in the area to justify request. Document contains strategies for logistic organization of militia forces I.e., giving some auxiliaries Lanzas and others fire arms shipped from Spain through Veracruz. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Concerns Series of documents about organization of militias in Colotlan and Nayarit, under leadership of Vivanco because of his experience and knowledge of the territory. Indians are said to be distrustful of Spaniards. Firearms are suggested for militias to be created. Weapons sent from Cadiz via Veracruz. Documents allude to extreme poverty of Indians. Militias are formed to safeguard presidios and silver production to Spain. Some financial aspects of military organization is given. Mines being discovered in Bolanos. Military report stresses the rich potentiality of mines. Accounting personnel appointed for bookkeeping of mine production. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Concerns Series of documents dealing with the construction of a church in Teul. Indians who are building the church asked their freedom in exchange for free labor they are providing. Indian auxiliaries from Teul solicit the grant of land for favors provided to the king in the conquest of Nayarit (document gives account of the events in which Indians helped the captain fighting Indian enemies in Nayarit. (M. Marroquin, July 1989)

Series of testimonies and autos about charges brought against Indians accused of robbery. (documents is repetitious with respect to the theft committed by the Indians, Petronila de Hurtado is the accuser and there is a Series of certifications of the theft done by others. Notice given that one Indians died in jail during proceedings. (M. Marroquin, June 1989)

Series of autos and testimonies about military activities undertaken in the area of Guajuquilla, frontiers of Colotlans, to convert Tovoso and Zacatecas Indians. Testimonies taken to Indian leaders and civil government officials to certify legitimacy of troops' activities in conquest Indians. Testimonies mention how religion was used to convert Indians. Lists of military personnel included within some autos. (document is very repetitive). (M. Marroquin, June 1989)