Report, based on testimony, on Nayarit. Covers religious entradas, missionary work. Conversions. The existence fugitive bands, military actions, financing of clergy. (J. Grusin) (1976)

The council of the Indies responds to Alday's letter of 1721 on conditions in Nueva Viscaya. The council suggests that in order to protect the growing mining materials, that money be granted to strengthen the military. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Military campaign against the Nayaritas including number of casualties on both sides; Indian depredations; letter from Tlascaltec Caciques pledging fealty; lists of Tlascaltec and Chichimec residents in Colotlan, Tochopa, and Santiago; mentions refuge given by Nayarits to escaped slaves; list friendly Nayarit pueblos; lists Spanish citizens contributions to the military campaign. (R. Perez) (1977)

Report on missionary work around Durango among Tepehuanes. Gives insight on dangers, problems, accomplishments among Pimas, conflicts between orders and problems of protecting the Indians from abuse. He wants more priests and permission to establish more missions. The royal council report follows. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Report on conditions in Nueva Viscaya. It focuses on unrest among Cocoyome. Acoclames and Chizos Indians, but also, includes some description of economic conditions, finances and missionary work. He take S a hard line against the Indians and requests more funds. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Report with testimony of activities in Gran Nayarit. Remarks verify that viceroy continued activities in the region and give some insight into early Spanish contacts, military conditions and pacification, problems with Vagabonds, conversions. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Testimony on missionary activity in California. Includes includes a letter from Picolo in it and other testimony that gives insight into early entradas, role in pacific commerce, mission economics, (funding pearl fishing), lack of finances, agriculture, the military, the population, customs. Focuses on Cochimis (Laymora nation) and Mescluets around Loreto. Some detail on Indian life. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Describes military encounters with Nayarit Indians, giving account of casualties on both sides. Some population statistics. Mentions Nayaritas giving refuge to escaped slaves. Also Indians recruiting converts. (R. Perez) (1977)

(R. Graham) (1979)

The bishops evaluation of what he feels is the problems of reducing the Indians. He remarks on consequences of the instability, especially failure to develop the economy. Remarks on potential of region and military situation. Sees some progress due to increased military presence. Suggests reforms. (J. Grusin) (1976)