Juan Nentuig's description of Sonora. Published in several locations. (R. Mendoza) (1979)

Arnesto writes asking for three things- 1) that certain poblaciones do not harm the summer pastures of the missions in the Tamaulipas mountains. 2) that sheep should not be removed from their nursery and the shepherds should not be bothered. 3) the Mercedes given by Escandon to the soldiers should be withdrawn. Description of the geography of the area included. (M. Bowman) (1978)

Tells of the great difficulties the Franciscans have had in maintaining the missions of junta de los Rios since their founding 50 years before. Complains of lack of civil support as well. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Series of documents concerning secularization of all missions of Topia, piazola, San Andres, turned over by Jesuits to Obispado of Durango. Includes detailed map showing Ranchos, pueblos, misiones in chiox-Alamos-Charay region. Contains inventories of some of missions. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

Manuscript form of the published work. Contains an 18 page corrido at the end which glorifies the exploits of those involved. (R. Perez) (1977)

Comments at length on Indian disturbances in the area, at times exhibiting a strong anti-Indian sentiment. Is basically a retelling of Escandon's previous consultas. (M. Bowman) (1978)

Three Sisimbres Indians and 2 of their wives escape in 1748 from the Pueblo of Conchos. Captain Berroteran of the Conchos presidio, fearing they will stir up trouble among the unreduced Indians, runs them down and apprehends them at a Rancheria between Conchos and Coahuila. The rebels then ordered taken to Durango and Gabriel escapes, Matheo Dies in the attempt and Aguilar is finally taken to justice in Durango. (T. Naylor) (1977)

Primarily concerns California, but discusses need to reduce Cocomaricopas, Yumas along Rio Colorado to insure peaceful Passage to California missions. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

A long and often rambling summary report by the auditor de guerra the marques de Altamira. Evidently in part a response to a request from the Jesuit vice provincial for increased military action against the Apaches and comment on the Jesuit's recommendations, the auditor outlines the status of the various presidios and includes a brief history of various Indian, uprisings, comments on the various political problems centering governors Huidobro and Vildosola and makes recommendations concerning crown policy toward presidios, missions, Indians etc. (D. Deeds) (1977)

An extremely important letter from the Jesuit Father provincial de Oviedo to viceroy and auditor de guerra marques de Altamira in which he presents an analysis of the Indian problems in the north- particularly the Apache incursions and outlines a grand strategy for expansion and founding of a new presidio in the Gila, Colorado River area. Additional comments are made concerning difficulties of military logistics, Apache tactics, etc. And ends with comments on the civilian politics of the provinces and recommends that a visitador be sent to clear up divisions and reorganize the administration. (D. Deeds) (1977)