Bill of sale and title for sale of a slave in Durango. (D. Deeds) (1976)

A long and often rambling summary report by the auditor de guerra the marques de Altamira. Evidently in part a response to a request from the Jesuit vice provincial for increased military action against the Apaches and comment on the Jesuit's recommendations, the auditor outlines the status of the various presidios and includes a brief history of various Indian, uprisings, comments on the various political problems centering governors Huidobro and Vildosola and makes recommendations concerning crown policy toward presidios, missions, Indians etc. (D. Deeds) (1977)

An extremely important letter from the Jesuit Father provincial de Oviedo to viceroy and auditor de guerra marques de Altamira in which he presents an analysis of the Indian problems in the north- particularly the Apache incursions and outlines a grand strategy for expansion and founding of a new presidio in the Gila, Colorado River area. Additional comments are made concerning difficulties of military logistics, Apache tactics, etc. And ends with comments on the civilian politics of the provinces and recommends that a visitador be sent to clear up divisions and reorganize the administration. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Basically two documents; the first from the Jesuit Father provincial outlines all the negative effects Indian depravations have had on missions in Sonora and in general on the Spanish Colonial effort. Then beginning in the margins of the provincials letter and extending two pages beyond are comments and recommendations by the auditor general concerning crown efforts- mainly through the presidial strategy to stem the Indian menace. This last signed by the auditor de guerra marques de Altamira. (D. Deeds) (1977)

A long rambling letter from an ally of governor Vildosola in Nueva Vizcaya commenting (usually in the negative) about the activities of several Jesuits and military officers. Account of skirmish with Apaches included but mostly gossip, characterizes this letter. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Letter from governor of Nueva Vizcaya to Jesuit provincial in Mexico City informing him of several Indian leaders newly appointed and discussing disciplinary measures most effective with Indians. (D. Deeds) (1977)

An extensive commentary, with recommendations on the ways in which Indians fit into the economic religious and social life of Nueva Vizcaya and their contacts with the Spanish civilians, military and religious. Central point of reference is the repartimiento and it's importance on the northern frontier and the difficulties involved in getting the Indians to settle into a peaceful, agricultural way of life. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Three letters from the governor of Sinaloa. Vildosola to a military sargent giving explicit instructions as to how to handle numerous Cases of witchcraft which were coming to light. Descriptions of practices and an inventory of objects confiscated are included as well as punishments which were administered to recalcitrant witch doctors. (D. Deeds) (1977)

A summary of legal struggles in Alamos over the (governor) Manuel de Huidobro case (after his recall) by a Jesuit missionary in Sonora. Predicts dire consequences if this arch enemy of the Jesuits is allowed to return in triumph. Conversely governor Vildosola's efforts are landed. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Records of 3 slave transactions by Jesuits in Durango. Descriptions of each slave included and in some Cases prices as well as misc. Comments as to advisability of sale, conditions etc. (D. Deeds) (1977)