Basically two documents; the first from the Jesuit Father provincial outlines all the negative effects Indian depravations have had on missions in Sonora and in general on the Spanish Colonial effort. Then beginning in the margins of the provincials letter and extending two pages beyond are comments and recommendations by the auditor general concerning crown efforts- mainly through the presidial strategy to stem the Indian menace. This last signed by the auditor de guerra marques de Altamira. (D. Deeds) (1977)

(R. Mendoza) (1979)

(J. Erbe) (1978)

Observations on the status of the Tepehuan missions and comments on fact that availability of food a major Factor in motivating Indians to stay at missions. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Letter from governor of Nueva Vizcaya to Jesuit provincial in Mexico City informing him of several Indian leaders newly appointed and discussing disciplinary measures most effective with Indians. (D. Deeds) (1977)

An extensive commentary, with recommendations on the ways in which Indians fit into the economic religious and social life of Nueva Vizcaya and their contacts with the Spanish civilians, military and religious. Central point of reference is the repartimiento and it's importance on the northern frontier and the difficulties involved in getting the Indians to settle into a peaceful, agricultural way of life. (D. Deeds) (1976)

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)

Three letters from the governor of Sinaloa. Vildosola to a military sargent giving explicit instructions as to how to handle numerous Cases of witchcraft which were coming to light. Descriptions of practices and an inventory of objects confiscated are included as well as punishments which were administered to recalcitrant witch doctors. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Records of 3 slave transactions by Jesuits in Durango. Descriptions of each slave included and in some Cases prices as well as misc. Comments as to advisability of sale, conditions etc. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Documents taken from notebook no. 9 concerning investigation of Manuel Sandoval including several statements of Luis de San Denis. Which give descriptions of the early settlement of Texas and Rio Grande areas. (J. Erbe) (1978)