Report, with witnesses, asserting that the viceroy has paid the missionaries their money for proselytizing activities and that presidios are being financed to protect the priests. Funding was for Sinaloa Tapia, San Andres and Gigimenez. Also, includes listing of missions and number of priests. (J. Grusin) (1977)

Mendez requests additional men and money for the presidio of Santa Catalina de Tepeguanes. The request if followed by two letters confirming the need. The letters contain remarks on conditions in the presidio. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Instructions to all presidios in general, and to a few specific problems, that were included in a general visit of presidios. Deals mostly with economic concerns, including management of soldiers' debts and accounts. Followed by respuesta fiscal and parezer del auditor, the latter containing locational coordinates for all presidios. (R. Perez) (1977)

Remarks on the establishment of presidios in N. Viscaya. The need for them, financing, manpower. Notes drought conditions (p. 284). (J. Grusin) (1976)

Remarks on lack of funds to defend area. Discusses formation of a company of mulatos to act as soldiers. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Documents concerning Bernal de Pinadero's exploration, conquest of Californias. Includes Pinadero's defense of his actions against various lawsuits and impoverished state of his finances. (December 30, 1671). Brief discussions of California geography and mention- not very specific of Indian groups. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

(T. Barnes) (1979)

Documents concerning weaknesses of northern presidial system- shortage of manpower and funds, etc. Recommend presidios of San Sebastian be moved to more effective locations. Discuss Indian hostilities including those of Bolson de Mapimi tribes and of Tarahumaras. Note destruction of Villa of Aguilar. Briefly discuss Toboso subsistence, especially important wild plants (lechugilla, etc.). Discuss Sinaloa missions. Note expenses paid to friendly Indians. Include Servantes Casano's informe of October, 1654; Cabanas' informe of June 30, 1671 as well as autos de junta, etc. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

Cuadernos- 1) may, 1621- communications about and money spent in Indian conflicts. 2) may, 1621- same as no. 1. 3) April, 1622- general Indian relations. 4) April, 1622- on Indians reduced to service of the crown. 5-6) may, 1622 and October, 1621- military expenses. 7) August, 1622- military actions, causes, expenses. 8) August, 1622- on location of presidios. 9-10) December, 1623- on different bands and caciques who have been reduced. 11-12) June, 1624- Indian crop and livestock needs. 13) June, 1624- the depopulation and subsequent re- population of Durango area. 14) April, 1625- general Indian affairs. 15) no date- general Indian affairs. 16) no date- cover letter. (T. Barnes) (1979)

15 ^cuadernos^ relating various aspects of mission activity and events in Nueva Viscaya. Focuses especially on relations with the Indians. Reports also on military in the area in light of Indian revolt. Also, on crop conditions and conditions in Durango (population of). Complete report on conversion activities in the province. Some interesting remarks on activities of specific Indians and relations to Spaniards. Cuaderno 15 is statistical table on the number of Indians cared for in each province of Nueva Vizcaya - parish by parish. (J. Grusin) (1975)