Testimony given during an investigation of the disappearance of the Indian gobernador of Coyachi, along with several others. The residents say its because of the padre's mistreatment they went to complain to the bishop. The Spaniards say that the governor engineered it all in order to run off with another man's wife. Interesting glimpse into Pueblo society. (R. Perez) (1977)

Estevan, a Tarahumara, is accused of Murdering a Spaniard. The identity of the victim must be inferred due to the state of the corpse, it had been partially consumed by Coyotes. Estevan confesses, giving as his motive that the victim whipped him. He is captured by his fellow townspeople who turn him over to the Spaniards. They also supply a long list of previous crimes committed by Estevan. The sentence is death by hanging, the corpse to be quartered and placed in various public locales. (R. Perez) (1977)

Should be on 1721-23 reels. Covers Indian problems in Sonora, Pima and Tarahumara. Good testimony and information by way of Jesuit letters. (T. Barnes) (1977)

Cause criminal filed by gobernador of Tarahumara Pueblo of Santa Cruz. Tapiz against Tarahumara Indian Francisco Ambrocio for theft livestock, rape of at least 4 women, married and unmarried. Includes appointment of interpreter, testimony of various Tarahumaras against Ambrocio. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Complex struggle among the Pimas, involving various Spanish officials. Jesuit priests are involved. Good information on Pimas. Also good for the politics involved in local Indian affairs. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Although incomplete, a very good visita very thorough, covering Ranchos, estancias, haciendas, mines, some stores, labor. Official accounts mixed with local accounts. Excellent for geography and census information. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Excellent report on the reduction of various Janos and jocames bands at Casas Grandes. A step by step description of the process; the settlement, the planting of crops, the baptisms and marriages. Gives a list of the Indians involved, their approximate age group-the money paid for sacraments, the gifts given to them by the governor. Also, a false assumption by the local priest that the Cocoyomes and acocolames have resigned themselves to peace. (T. Barnes) (1976)

The Indians in the Vicinity of Lajas petition the Alcalde mayor and the governor for land, as they don't have enough to support themselves. After conferring with nearby pueblos, the gobernador grants their request. Good detail on crops, animals. Also census for three villages. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Blas de Iriarte y Valdez, an Indian, is accused of sodomy. The Spanish authorities are horrified. After reams of testimony, some of it conflicting. No decision is reached. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Very long document consisting of orders, field reports, and Indian testimony concerning the uprising of Cocoyomes and Acoclames in 1715. Includes the destruction of Mapimi, by for the longest most detailed and information filled military type document yet. (T. Barnes) (1976)