Recounts the actions of capitan Garcia, who along with 8 soldiers forcibly removed the Indian governor for disobedience in not sending workers as requested and imposed a new governor. Padre requests his Superior to check and See if the capitan acted within legal bounds. Answer was that only the Alcalde mayor had this power. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Recommendations as to how Indians should be treated. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Brief letter from Alcalde mayor of Oposura requesting that the padre approve taking four Indians to work for the Spanish settlers agriculture. (D. Deeds) (1977)

The Indians of his mission all in contravention of the law. Relations this missionary cites case after case of sexual abuse, gambling, cohabitation, and economic exploitation of the Indians of his mission See in contravention of the law. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Orders from several Alcalde mayores in Sonora to Indian pueblos that they send topiles (workers) for service in the mines. State that they will be well treated, paid and able to return home after unspecified time. Other insights into this practice of compulsory labor. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Relates events of 1691 in which Indians from Tecora and Comicari rebelled at working in the mines and other abuses and burned the mission. Padre sees parrallel some 12 years later in Conicari in which Indians are involved in a land dispute with a local Spaniard. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Several communications from the king to various officers in New Spain noting the significant progress that initial Jesuit missionary efforts were having and ordering that all authorities must cooperate so that the material and spiritual conquest of California continue. Documents cast considerable light on the motivation, finances, logistics and administration of the California effort. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Notes that the Pimas are peaceful even though a company of soldiers has entered their territory. Padre de Burgos is suspicious. The Jocomes and Janos are on the verge of rebellion. (R. Perez) (1977)

A report on the Tepehuan and old Tarahumar missions. Observations on population, churches, personnel, agriculture etc. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Requests that missions facilitate the commerce of foodstuffs produced by the Indians and not needed by them. To the Spanish miners, ranchers and soldiers of the area so that all would mutually benefit and prevent conflicts of the past. (D. Deeds) (1977)