A day by day account of padre Sedelmayr's 21 day trip to the Gila River in 1743. Describes the geography, agriculture and appearance of the Pimas and comaricopa. (D. Deeds) (1976)

A report on a visit to all the missions of the upper Tarahumara gives observations on church buildings, agriculture, number of families, animals and other things of note. (D. Deeds) (1976)

A report of a visit ot the numerous missions and respective pueblos of the upper Tarahumar area. Makes brief comments of the state and accoutrements of church and mission houses, census and catechism of Indians, figures on supporting farms and ranches, and gives good description of the most beautiful church of the province. (D. Deeds) (1976)

A Series of documents relative to the establishment of a presidio at the Valle de Xicarilla. The Xicarilla Apaches had told the governor (Bustamante) that they wished to embrace christianity etc. It was then recommended that a presidio and three missions be established in the Valley. Apparently the Xicarillas were seeking protection from the Cumanches. After some deliberation, it is recommended that the Xicarillas be moved to Taos, since the establishment of a new presidio would be expensive and would drain the resources of the presidios at Conchos and Casas Grandes. (P. Hayes) (1978)

Chronological description of an expedition undertaken with the purpose of enlarging Spanish influence in the province of Texas. This expedition was sent a result of French involvement in that area. The author puts great emphasis on the types of vegetation (ie, Mezquites, Alamos, Sabinos, Robles, Nogales, etc.) and animals (deer, rabbit and a detailed description of the Zibolo or toro Mexicano) found on their way. Describes the re-establishment of previously abandoned missions and the incentives given to the Indians to live around them. A 'cedula' of the king (included at the end of the document) forbids them to make war against the French while on this expedition. (E. Klien) (1978)

Detailed day by day account by the Head of the expedition which accompanied the founding of the junta de los Rios missions. Gives descriptions of the progress of the surrounding province and the royal mine of Cuellar which later became Chihuahua. The writers attitudes, Antonio de Trasvina Retes an important pioneer of the area, toward a host of topics are outlined. (D. Deeds) (1976)

1621 inhabitants in Oposura, Cumpas. People both pueblos speak Hore (Opata dialect). Inhabitants Oposura gente ladina because of presence Spanish miners San Juan Bautista 7 leagues away. People work in mines, raise abundant harvests, live in flat-roofed houses, have beautiful 3 Nave church, good religious band. Indication some problem caused by wage work in mines, however. Inhabitants Cumpas much the same. No gentile Indians entire Partido. Geographical locations noted. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

409 inhabitants divided among 2 pueblos, numerous rancherias. Language Pima, similar to Tepehuan. Flood plain agriculturalists along River whose flow decreases during dry periods. People new converts, living peacefully now. Gentile Indians in mountains. Geographical location noted. People congregated into pueblos with flat-roofed houses (Casas de terrado), although move to rancherias to care for fields. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

1375 inhabitants divided among Onavas, Tonichi. Onavas situated hill above Rio Yaqui. Inhabitants Nebomes Altas, considered finest Piman group. Well-dressed, religious, living in towns flat-roofed houses arranged along streets. Many speak Mexican language (nahuatl?). Beautiful church of 3 naves, musicians. Inhabitants Tonichi speak hegue, otherwise customs similar to Onavas. Also have streets. Notes presence gentile Pimas on frontier. States only one came to be baptized last year. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

1296 inhabitants divided among 3 pueblos. Inhabitants all 3 pueblos speak nogue (Opata), work in Spanish mines/ poblaciones area, manifest satisfactory religious devotion. People Santa Maria de Batuco ladinus, some of whom speak Spanish, well-dressed, industrious agriculturalists. People San Xavier de Batuco live at times in reales de Mina, returning to Pueblo at other times people Depatzi (Tepachi) miners, muy ladinos. Evidence rapid linguistic/religious/economic acculturation Opatas due to significant Spanish penetration Rio Moctezuma area. Notes geographical location, presence flat- roofed-houses (Casas de terrado). (T. Sheridan) (1976)