Letters and Memorias to padre Cristobal de Laris; 1) letter from padre Francisco Xavier de Mora, Avispe, March 29, 1712, 2 pages, advises sending of Memorias and instructions for adjusting accounts. 2) memoria of Francisco Xavier Mora, 1712, 1 page, food stuffs, hardware. 3) letter from padre Marcos Antonio Kappus, Bacanora, may 11, 1712, 2 pages, informs sending of money and requests various articles be sent him. 5) letter from padre Joseph Xavier Cavallero, Guazabe (Sinaloa), may 30, 1713, 1 page, informs sending memoria and request of several articles with his limosna. 5) letter from padre Juan Ventura Ferrer, Saguaripa, may 9,1714, 1 page, informs that several articles were missing from his limosna and sends money. 6) letter from padre Juan Ventura Ferrer, Saguaripa, may 10, 1712, 2 pages, gives instructions for sending of his limosna and informs sending his memoria. 7) memoria of padre Juan Ventura Ferrer, 1712, foods stuffs, hardware. 8) memoria of padre Juan de San Martin, Batuco, March 17, 1712, 1 page, food stuffs, hardware. 9) letter from padre Juan de San Martin, Batuco, may 2, 1712, 1 page. Informs sending of money and instructions regarding his limosna. 10) letter from padre Mathias de Huerta, Guepaca, April 28, 1714, 1 page. Informs receiving limosna and sending of money. Cartas y Memorias to padre Cristobal de Laris. 11) letter from padre Francisco Maller Navarrete, Alamos, June 22, 1713, 2 pages, informs sending of 'Platas'. 12) memoria of padre Manuel Gonzales, Tecoripa, March 4, 1713, food stuffs and hardware. 13) letter from padre Manuel Gonzales, Tecoripa, April 3, 1713, 3 pages expresses gratitude for limosna, discusses financial situation of various padres and requests several articles, for church. 14) memorial of padre Joseph Guerrero, Onapa, 1713, 1 page, food stuffs and hardware. 15) list of materials to be brought for painting of Saint Rosalia from Joseph Guerrero. 16) letter from padre Nicolas de oro, Oposura, March 14, 1711, 1 page, informs sending of memoria. 17) letter from Daniel Lanustre, Oposura, March 21, 1712, 1 page, informs sending of Memorias. 18) memoria of padre Manuel Gonzales, Tecoripa, February 9, 1712, food stuffs and hardware. 19) letter from padre Bassilio de Molina, Matape April 29, 1712, asks for limosna, informs sending money. 20) letter from padre Agustin de Campos, San Ignacio de los Pimas, may 2, 1713, 1 page, ask for 'hechura' of San Francisco Xavier and Chocolate. (J. Erbe) (1977)

(J. Erbe) (1977)

Gives a brief description of all activities of the Jesuit colegio in Durango- both religious and temporal- for period 1742 until 1757. Good section on agricultural themes. Lists several out of ordinary and near miraculous happenings as a fairly comprehensive picture of this small poor northern colegio emerges. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Map includes area between Rio de Mora on the south and Rio de Uri on the north. East is Sierra Madre, west is Mar del Sur. All rivers in between on map with missions and personnel marked. Many distances in Leguas included. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Paragraphs on each mission visited noting spiritual progress and debts if any. Second page includes extremely interesting observation on the difficulties of missionary activity, among the Cora people. (D. Deeds) (1977)

A summary of the history of New Mexico, 1538-1626. Gives a description of the 2 routes of entry to New Mexico, the languages of the Pueblo groups and their villages, and a general summary of the geographical distribution and history of contact of each of the nine ^nations^ listed. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Warns that dividing Sinaloa province in two will burst the cinches and make a rebellion (like those) we have seen in other parts. Requests opportunity to go to Mexico to personally discuss proposed division with viceroy. Relates history conquest/settlement Sinaloa. Describes successful conversion Mayos by frs. Mendez, de la Cruz, Yaquis by fr. Perez, Basilio (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Reassures Villafane of his affection, devotion. Discusses arrival Sisibotari, placement sons in school. Requests priests not only for Aibinos, who Spaniards fought a year ago, but also for various other Opata, Lower Pima groups. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Concerns causes of acaxee rebellion and its pacification and suggests that he go there and help out. (R. Graham) (1979)

Testimony taken by Juez visitador Rafael Rodriguez Gallardo from some 100 Pima, Mayo and Yaqui Indians who were forced to work in various projects around the presidio of San Pedro de la conquista against their will. Soldiers and others familiar with the case are also interviewed concerning the Indians and their treatment, working conditions, punishments, torture, pay etc. Are described. Lists of some 80 Indian prisoners and their respective pueblos and tribes are included. Excellent ethnographic material. (D. Deeds) (1977)