(M. Bowman) (1979)

Correspondence regarding the carrying out the treaty of 1750, especially the resettling of Indians. (D. Phillips) (1977)

States one of his most serious obligations reduction or extinction Seris, neighboring Tiburones, Carrizos, Salineros, who threaten new discoveries Rio Gila, Rio Colorado, communications with California. Criticizes Former gov. Vildosola for attending to hacienda rather than campaigning against Indians. Discusses Parilla expedition, composed of army 720 soldiers, citizens, citizens, Indian auxiliaries, which captured 252 Indians, including 80 archers, then explored Tiburon Island, seizing another 28 Indians. Tiburon described as 50 leagues sterility, unable to support mission. Notes that although P. Provincial (Escobar?) Claims Seris, Tiburones, Salineros number 3000, expeditions reveals population C. 1000. States entire Seri nation can't be expurgated because of rough nature terrain, but can be reduced to powerless residue (reliquia), allowing presidio to be moved to Apache frontier. Expedition cost 12,000 pesos. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

General geographic description of the capitania general of Sinaloa; history of its governance and efforts at reducing Indians; general ethnographic descriptions of Indians (by region). Discusses presidios. (R. Perez) (1977)

Review of Series of consultas relaying information on above mentioned topics. Mostly written and presented by Fernando Sanchez Salvador. (R. Davis) (1979)

Attesting to the good administration of the duque de la conquista his secretary Matheo Joseph de Larrea forwards to crown copies of reports of pacification of Sinaloa-Sonora completed under the duque's term. (R. Davis) (1977)

Describes weakness Sinaloa-Sonora military forces due to reductions ordered by Rivera, transhumance vecinos, who work as miners, Mule skinners, etc., away from permanent homes. Notes victory Spanish forces under Vildosola at Tecoripa; under Joseph de Vsarraga at Tepahue; successful resistance Spaniards at Montesclaros. Discusses raids pueblos, churches Fuerte Valley; aid sent by southern Sinaloa settlements. Describes shortages provisions, funds province, personal finances, due to expenses pacification Indians ysla de California (California still an Island 1740). Notes relief expected from Nueva Vizcaya under Ydoyaga, from Janos under Carpio. Describes ambush vecinos Echojoa in Santa Cruz. States Indian rebels control 30 pueblos, including most along Lower Rios Yaqui, Mayo, Fuerte; that mines Sicurijoa, Alamos, Baroyeca, Rio Chico, Potrero, Ventana abandoned, that commerce/ communication with Sonora impossible; that over 185 leagues held by rebels, that at least 12-14,000 Indians in revolt. Discusses salaries soldiers involved in combating revolt; loans obtained from various vecinos, including Guillermo Feliz. says frs. Mazariegos, Estrada, Mendivil held prisoner by Indians. Asks for 50,000 pesos, force 500 soldiers to suppress revolt. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Review de Anza, Crespo informes. Consejo recommends that- 1) more information on quality /quantity Arizona silver deposits be gathered; 2) viceroy New Spain form committee to study proposal to extend northern frontier, conquer/reduce Indians there. Pimas, Moquis, Apaches mentioned. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Informes to Spain announcing payment of 20,166 pesos to the Jesuits to support their reductions in California and supply them with arms for defense. (R. Davis) (1977)

(M. Bowman) (1979)