O'conor goes after the Indians. Lots of people and places but ethno-historic description is scanty. Good nevertheless. Spaniards and Indians. The Indians are chased and ferreted out of one Sierra after another. Day by day account of the campaign. (T.n.) (1975)

Good document. Day by day account of an average campaign against the enemigos. O'Conor's boys chase the Sumas in N.W. Chihuahua. Fighting captives caciques, shipment of goods, troop strength and numbers of Indians. (T.n.) (1975)

Daily diary of the March. Indians, rivers, presidios, water, pasturage, Weather. Ethno-historic, info is general and sketchy. (T.n.) (1975)

Instructions, descriptions for founding and maintenance of northern Cordon de presidios, expenses etc. (T.n.) (1975)

Crespi gives a description of his journey to the puerto de San Diego and the state of affairs there upon his arrival. The description of the hardships along the road is moving, and it contains mention of several possible mission sites (8). Of greatest ethnohistorical import, however, is the description of the clothing, etc. Of Indians near the puerto de San Diego. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Geographic description of the province of Sinaloa, history of missionary efforts; censuses (given by River- Sinaloa, Fuerte, Mayo, Yaqui) listing missions and visitas, giving number of families and number of individuals for each. Notes that Yaqui is the Principal language of the province, but each River region has different dialects. The texts of 'oratio dominica', 'oratio angelica' and 'symbolum' appear in latin and Yaqui. (R. Perez) (1977)

Full of ethnographic information on Tepehuanes and Tarahumara (eg. Tlatoles with owl-like singing, dancing, intoxicants) and some linguistic references. Also describes relationships between Tepehuanes and Tarahumara. Geographical descriptions. (R. Perez) (1977)

Discusses missionization Chinipas by fr. Juan Castini, 1621, desire Guazapares for missionaries as well. Notes successful attempts Castini to secure peace between the two groups, previously enemies. Estimates 21,000 baptisms Rio Mayo, 30,000 Rio Yaqui, 9000 Rio Nebome. Describes Mayos as must docile Indians Sinaloa. Notes recent missionization Conicaris. Gives geographical location, population figures Hios (Warihios)- 17 pueblos, 9 with 500-600 inhabitants, the rest with 200. Notes Huvagures, Teguisos beyond Hios. States Baciroas, Tehatas reduced to Conicari Pueblo, Tepague. Notes Topichis requests for missionization. 11 Yaqui pueblos then, Torim the largest. says Yaquis engaged in continuous wars with neighbors, civil wars, robberies, murders among themselves. Mentions Yaqui resistance to baptism, drunkenness, superstition, polygamy, practice of marrying Mother, daughter, sisters, transhumance. Describes conference of Yaqui sorcerers (hechiceros) in Torim who attempted to disprove missionaries, teachings, saying after death, souls went underground, not to heaven, where they practiced all types of vices and have a very happy life. Apparently, missionary converted them, however. Mentions plans for Yaqui revolt 1620, murder Hurdaide, missionaries, never carried out. Notes missionization Nebomes, who sent 11 children to Villa De Sinaloa to learn how to read/write. Requests Aibinos, Mobas, Nures for missionaries. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Folders 1 and 2 contain English translation of triunfas (not precised here.) Folder 1 also contains historia de Cinaloa, which summarizes religious and military activity from 1591 to 1620. Includes much ethnographic data, population statistics, geographic description. (R. Perez) (1977)

Mentions Island Rio Yaqui 2 leagues from mouth where largest concentration Yaquis have their fields, describes Yaqui flood plain agriculture (maize, beans, squash), including 2 planting seasons. States cotton, Mescal (agave), otras semillejas not cultivated, but apparently Tuna (opuntia) was. Notes Lower pueblos' exploitation sea resources, especially fish. Mentions continuous warfare with Nebomes, Mayos. says Yaquis, surrounded by enemies, unable to leave territory, desire friendship with Nebomes especially, because Yaquis wish to trade with Guaymas (Seri group), parientes de los Nebomes. for shells, beads. Notes scattered Rancheria style settlement pattern from Tesano to sea (14 leagues). Houses of petate, located near fields. Describes aid Yaqui leaders in missionization process. Stresses isolated, beleaguered nature Yaqui society, desire for security from enemies. Notes that although Yaqui leaders don't possess power over others, their example respected, followed. Describes friendly reception missionaries. 1600 children baptized. Adults feared baptism because of epidemic (cocoliztli), which they equated with Sacrament. says Yaquis beginning to build Adobe homes. Also states Yaquis chose 12 sites for reduction 16,000 inhabitants to permanent settlements, 2 of which uncomfortable and will be reduced finally to 10. Nuris noted as friends of Yaquis, desirous of reduction as well to area with better land. Discusses desire other mountain groups for missionaries. Notes attempts to end indecent dances, drinking bouts, with fiestas de dios. Mentions Indians' preference for beef over wild game. says Yaquis now cutting hair shoulder length instead of wearing it long, customary among warriors. (T. Sheridan) (1976)