Letters concerning status of personnel of Sinaloa-Sonora missions. Argues that padre Balthasar too old and sick too continue his ministry. Discusses Tarahumara, Pima linguistics. Notes distances, difficulties in traveling between missions. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

A summary of legal struggles in Alamos over the (governor) Manuel de Huidobro case (after his recall) by a Jesuit missionary in Sonora. Predicts dire consequences if this arch enemy of the Jesuits is allowed to return in triumph. Conversely governor Vildosola's efforts are landed. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Report by hacienda real concerning alleged misappropriation of funds and misrepresentation of mission operations by society of Jesus missionaries. Visitador Galvez accuses Peninsular Californian priests of embezzling money from crown by claiming expenses on non-existant presidios, missions and Indian labor. Galvez charges mis-use of funds in many frontier provinces of New Spain, California, Cinaloa and Sonora. Attached are statements supporting charges. Also, note on Margin states that testimony was taken on November 18, 1773. (D. Miller) (1978)

Letter from Estrada to Napoli in which Estrada relates civil religious concerns, as well as the arrival of the Yaqui. (R. Mendoza) (1978)

Asks for testimony concerning Yaqui disturbances from Spaniards, because those of Indians will not serve purpose. Sending Young men to pick up beans, garbanzos Napoli promised him. Rest of letter routine mission business. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Mission business. News that fr. Lompes esteems Napoli, will favor his cause against el Muni and his allies. Word also from Mexico, Guadalajara that judgment favorable to Jesuits against captain Alvarez, his favorites, will probably be given. More evidence serious civil-religious conflict. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Instructs priests Yaqui area to- 1) ask for suspension if Yaqui chiefs return from Mexico City with order from viceroy to restore their staffs of office, because such order must be confirmed by Audiencia of Guadalajara; 2) use arms of church to prevent Yaqui chiefs from taking possession staffs of office if requests for suspension denied. Believes such action necessary or Yaqui, Mayo areas, entire province Sonora will be lost, christian flock torn to pieces by carniceros lobos. Mentions misery, sad state Yaquis. Exhorts priests to use power excommunication cautiously, to find out what order Yaqui chiefs carry says first. Warns if respect for religion lost, Spain will experience civil wars like France, Germany. Clear indications profound civil/religious conflict. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Requests Napoli to write compendium opinions, letters, etc. Spaniards, works Yaqui ringleaders relating to disturbances Yaqui area. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Remarks that many Spaniards traveling up Rio Yaqui by canoe, especially in Vicinity Rahum, huinivis, ignoring trade restrictions, given to many vices. Since port of Spaniards near Napoli, Napoli authorized to extirpate vices in area. Confirmed by Du Quesney. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Letter from Estrada to Napoli, discussing a document including testimonies regarding persecution of Jesuits. (R. Mendoza) (1978)