De Vargas reports to the viceroy on the state of Indian troubles in Sonora, Sinaloa, and Nueva Mexico. He speaks of the troubles created and alliance and constant communication between the rebel tribes - Apaches, Pimas, Jocomes, Janos, Sumas, Mansos, and the other tribes of Sonora. Specific mention is made of the mission of San Francisco de los Mansos founded by fr. Francisco de Vargas, and inter-marriage between natives of that area and Apaches. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Describes the confederacy between the Apaches, Janos, Jocomes, and pigmes which resulted in the raid on P. Loyola's mission, and the general situation regarding conflict with the Apaches and above nations. (C. Briggs) (1975)

A report of the state of affairs regarding Jano, Apache, and Jocome warfare including an account of an Apache raid on the town of bacurachito and the house there of fa. Loyola. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Because of 6/19/1671 order prohibiting offensive war against Indians, as well as shortage soldiers (only 27 left) due to California expeditions, arguiz, captain-general Sinaloa- Sonora presidios, unable to take action against hostile Sumas, Chinarras, Julimes. Also unable to place presidio near Casas Grandes, which is outside his province, exposed to Indian attack. Notes stealing horse herd, burning houses, Casas Grandes last September. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Describes plans Sumas, allies Mansos from Patu, Chinarras, Janos, Jocomes, to gather 10 leagues from Casas Grandes, devastate area. States Alcalde mayor Casas Grandes captain Salazar planning to evacuate Pueblo unless help arrives, there by abandoning fertile Valley wheat, maize, more than 20,000 cattle. Claims such attack could destroy Opata nation, allies of Spaniards, Sonora itself. Notes Christian Sumas attempting to remain faithful to Spaniards but threatened by hostile Indians. Recommends offensive action against Indians, placement presidio Casas Grandes area. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Gives a detailed account of campaigns against the Tarahumaras and Tepehuanes from 1639-1651. Stresses the aid and valor of the Christian Tarahumares. Refers to the Former as los de la tierra dentra. Notes that it is the presence of the Christian Indians that most angers the enemy. Gives some general population statistics that don't distinguish by age, marital status, etc. Some information on subsistence. (R. Perez) (1977)

Most of this document relates the long and varied campaigns against Indian (mostly Tobosos) enemies around the Chiguagua area and efforts of priests and soldiers to protect the friendly Tarahumaras many of whom they had attracted to a stable mission life. Tells of padre Cornelio Godines martyrization and brief section at end outlines religious progress of the missions. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Beginning about the time of Santaren martyroom in the Sierra de Topia padre Ximenez has written a detailed history of military and missionary efforts to pacify and indoctrinate the Tepehuan, acaxee, xixime and hina people from about 1600-1634. A section on Acaxees describes their marriages, burials, superstitions, agriculture, hunting, fishing, dancing, medicines, dress, musical instruments, vices, eating, cannibalism war customs, etc. Father Ximenex researched the earlier period and was a participant observer in the latter (1620's early 30'). (D. Deeds) (1977)

Section collegio de Cinaloa y Sus missiones (pp. 584-86) not much information. Notes death Brother Martin de Ugarte. Mentions captain Sinaloa presidios raised army, punished some rebellious Indians punished. No names, places given. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Mentions triumphant visit to Yaqui, Nebome pueblos. Describes Nebomes as most docile nation province. Mentions visit Opata chief Sisibotari, who pledged obedience, requested baptism for himself, his people, described as very docile. Notes presence Aiguines (Aibinos) 4-5 leagues from Sisibotari pueblos who also request conversion, are enemies Nebomes. States Nures, well disposed to christianity, and to Hurdaide in past, should be reduced as well. Describes Nure aid war materials, livestock, clothing to rebellious Tepehuanes, unrest caused by perverse tlatoles among Nures, also Yaquis, Mayos, by Cacique Coyovera. Describes expedition to Tepahues, numbering 1300, to seize Outlaw Tehuecos hiding there. Reduced Tepahues from mountain fortresses to Rio Mayo settlements, but states 2 priests can't minister to all 17,040 people there and need help (evidently C. 15,740 Mayos). Also reducing Conicaris, other cahita mountain tribe, but not enough land along Rio Mayo all 1,000 members. Requests more missionaries. Notes news alliance between Tepehuanes, Guazapares (warihio group). States 3 guazapare chiefs came to him, giving him mare (yegua), symbol of alliance, saying they could not come earlier because of war with Chinipas. Notes rumors Mineral wealth guazapare range. Preparing expedition Montesclaros against 300 rebel Yoes (Zoes) who refuse to accept pardon, causing trouble neborm-Nure area. Notes trouble (4th Yaqui pueblo caused by tlatole Yeyequi, advocating same principles as Tepehuanes (referring to 1616 Tepehuan revolt). Discusses necessity constructing casas fuertes (strongholds) Rio Mayo, Yaqui, Aybino. Nebome area before rains fall. Describes own dire personal poverty. (T. Sheridan) (1976)