A Series of letters outlining a dispute between a large Hacendado and the Indians of Oposura whose fields were being repeatedly damaged by cattle of the hacienda. The mission priest tried recourse first to local, captain and then appealed to officials of nearby towns all to no avail. Likely that case was taken to Audiencia of Guadalajara. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Long list of specific complaints against several Alcaldes mayor (esp. Subiate). Includes- a Rancheria of Uchacares containing 17 or 18 families totally depopulated to fight in the Tarahumara wars and work in the mines; excessive use of Indian labor in the rields and houses of the Spaniards (this includes population data, undifferentiated for Opodepe and Nacameri); a refusal by Januske to allow a Coyote and his family to live in Oposura, even though the wife is a Member of that tribe and village. (R. Perez) (1977)

Outlines the request of two Indian miners of Sinaloa that they be allowed freedom to work their mines away from the native villages and the influence of mission life. Cites royal cedulas granting them Indians this right. (D. Deeds) (1977)

This document includes the rationale for the compulsory labor system to work in the mines of Sonora, definitions and limitations on using the native workers, penalties etc. It specifies how many men were to be sent from each Pueblo Arizpe, Chinapa and Bacsache. (D. Deeds) (1977)

An order for Tapisques (Indian laborers) to work in the mines at Basochuca- 4 from Chinapa, 6 from Arispe. To be rotated every 15 days. Note nahuatl counting system. (R. Perez) (1977)

Concerns new visita of gecatari founded by Pima families from Cumuripa and disposition of lands in Cumuripa owned by these families. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Concerns the resettlement of 34 families of Pima Indians from Cumuripa at Puesto of Gecatacari. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

A long, often repetitive letter listing many Cases and details of Spanish-Indian relations and how the latter were exploited, lands taken away, crops plundered, women abused. And how all this has interfered in the spiritual growth of the Indians, claims the legal set up has proven of little recourse as well. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Long list of complaints about the treatment of the indios of Acontzi by the Espanoles, Coyotes, mulatos, and Negros of that Pueblo. Complaints center around three issues- (1) all the good arable land has been taken by them for farming and mining, leaving the indios to farm in the Arroyos where the others graze their livestock, thus destroying the indios Milpas; (2) excessive use of Indian labor in the Casas de los vecinos to the detriment of the Milpas; and (3) destroying the christianity of the indios through disgraceful conduct and through killing them before they can be baptized. Gives many specific examples for each issue. Of special note- alternative forms of subsistence taken by the indios; the effects of marriage between a Coyote and an India. (R. Perez) (1976)

Account by missionary of several Indian men getting drunk on wine and causing problems. (D. Deeds) (1977)