Brief summary. Notes that there is nothing of novelty in the Pimeria and Cucurpe. (R. Perez) (1977)

Discusses declining Indian populations and the difficulties in keeping frontier pueblos, occupied due to sparse populations and Apache attacks. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Describes how his visita was delayed, first due to Yaqui and Mayo unrest, then due to an epidemic that had spread from Mexico. Discusses his itinerary, noting that he will travel near the region where Indians are in revolt (near the rectorate of San Xavier). Requests permission to travel directly to these missions, where his investigation will be most beneficial. A reply from Marciano (ures, 11/19/1740) grants his request. Followed by the concurring opinions of Echagoyan (acotzi, 11/20/1740), Toral (Guepaca, 11/21/1740), and others. (R. Perez) (1977)

Also requests that padre Echeverria be removed to some 'colegio' due to mental incompetence, stating his reasons for this request. Notifies that padre Abe has requested to be transferred away from the Tepehuanes. Complains about severe sanctions, including the one banning bullfights. (R. Perez) (1977)

Incomplete document congratulating Rodriguez Gallardo on assignment of Cuchuta, Turicache to cabecera of Cuquiarache and noting widespread abandonment of settlements, including three Sobaipuri villages along Rio San Pedro, due to enemy (Apache) attacks. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Concerns need for new presidio along Rio Gila to contain Apaches, open route to Moqui and protect new missions to be established along Rios Gila and Colorado. Also, recommends that Terrenate presidio be fixed at Suanca, that a detachment of soldiers be stationed at San Xavier del Bac, that Seris be reduced to Populo, that soldiers be stationed 2 or 3 more years at Pitiqui and that Natora Indians be distributed among other pueblos. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Concerns- 1) proposed transfer of Pitic presidio to San Miguel and its effect on Seris; 2) establishment of mission at Guaymas among Guaymas, Pimas, Bajos and Upanguaymas; 3) resettlement of Apaches suing for peace; 4) difference between Apache and Seri hostilities; 5) need to place armed garrisons along Apache frontier; 6) lack of land, water at San Miguel. Argues that Pitic better location militarily, politically, agriculturally than San Miguel. States 200 families occupy Populo, Nacameri and los Angeles. Excellent document. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

(T. Sheridan) (1978)

Padre Escalona has performed a marriage ceremony between a coyota and (presumably) a Spaniard. (R. Perez) (1977)

Escalona complains of food shortage at Onabas because the Indians failed to irrigate their wheat and therefore harvested very little. (T. Sheridan) (1978)