States that rich mines cannot be worked due to Indian hostilities. Mentions 1680 rebellion in New Mexico. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

An order to the gobernadores of Tuapa, Opodepe, and Cucurpe to send Tapisques (laborers) every 15 days to develope the mines in the Valley of Vacanuche. Requirements for each Pueblo- 6 from Tuapa; 6 from Opodepe; 8 from Cucurpe. Note nahuatl counting system. (R. Perez) (1977)

Three letters by Marras concerning Matape affairs, including debts, costs of various haciendas, transactions involving hacienda de Azoque. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Argues strongly against sale of hacienda de Azoque (reduction mill), stating that all miners in province are in debt and that economic well being of Matape colegio depends on hacienda. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Several documents of a case which went to the Audiencia of Guadalajara involving a general conflict between the Jesuits of Matape and San Francisco Borja and the Spanish interests around the real mine of San Miguel, Sonora area. The Spanish groups spokesman made a long list of charges against the Jesuits mostly centering around their alleged exploitation of the Indians and their commerce of products from their hacienda. Activities which supposedly detracted from the orderly development of this mining area. Court evidently held in favor of Jesuits. (D. Deeds) (1977)

A response by 11 Jesuit missionaries of the north to the viceroys request for information on feasibility of missions to pay tribute and Diezmos. The padres offer a well organized and comprehensive picture of the status-economic as well as social-of the Indians with whom the missionaries work in the north. And they refute point by point the information which had been provided by the bishop of Durango. An excellent summary of the Jesuit work in the north circa 1638. (D. Deeds) (1977)

A long exposition of charges against a captain of a mining area in the north (apparently near Dolores) and how he abuses all citizens in the area. Spanish, Indian, religious alike as well as his own soldiers. Warns of Indian uprising and other dire happenings if something isn't done. (D. Deeds) (1976)

A document listing the Principal clauses regarding an agreement granting authority to Manuel de Ozio to found a Villa near his mine in California and defining relationships with the existing presidios and mission. Also gives license to build ocean going ships. (D. Deeds) (1976)

An outline of the supply logistics of the mission and presidio of Loreto and the impact on the area if a proposal of one Sr. Ocio to found a Villa near the silver mine and begin a boat building effort was approved. Excellent description of California supply problems. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Description, population figures (married/widowed/single/ children) missions/visitas San Francisco de Ati, Oquitoa, San Diego de Pitiqui, Nuestra Senora de Populo de Bisanig, Purissima Concepcion de Caborca, Nuestra Senora de los Dolores de Saric, San Xavier del Bac, San Agustin de Tucson, San Jose de Tumacacori, Santiago de Cocospera, San Ignacio de Caburica, Santa Maria Magdalena, San Pedro y Pablo de Tubutama, Santa Teresa. gente de Razon de todas castas in all missions, especially Oquitoa, San Ignacio, Caborca, Tubutama. States missions poorer now than during time Apache attacks because surrounding mines failed, no longer purchase mission produce, livestock. Miners now farmers, ranchers. Missions San Xavier, Cocospera, San Ignacio in debt because of church construction, first two to Tumacacori mission, San Ignacio to Don Jose de los henos (?) Makes various proposals concerning mission policy, including need for missionaries to administer sacraments in Indian languages, especially penance. (T. Sheridan) (1976)