Account of a double murder carried out by a Spaniard and Indian accomplice and the summary justice which was carried out. Also makes other comments on problem of other crimes especially theft among the Indians. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Concerns progress of missions in Sonora, Sinaloa and Ostimuri. The Indians have acquired Spanish dress and have learned to speak Spanish. There is also a discussion of the grain harvest. (R. Graham) (1979)

A report of a visit ot the numerous missions and respective pueblos of the upper Tarahumar area. Makes brief comments of the state and accoutrements of church and mission houses, census and catechism of Indians, figures on supporting farms and ranches, and gives good description of the most beautiful church of the province. (D. Deeds) (1976)

A Series of documents relative to the establishment of a presidio at the Valle de Xicarilla. The Xicarilla Apaches had told the governor (Bustamante) that they wished to embrace christianity etc. It was then recommended that a presidio and three missions be established in the Valley. Apparently the Xicarillas were seeking protection from the Cumanches. After some deliberation, it is recommended that the Xicarillas be moved to Taos, since the establishment of a new presidio would be expensive and would drain the resources of the presidios at Conchos and Casas Grandes. (P. Hayes) (1978)

A Series of documents concerning a Spanish/French border dispute over the Rio Colorado (Rio Roxo). The French had moved the presidio de Nachitos across the River into what the Spanish claimed as their territory. The Spanish also suspected (and had evidence of) the French trading with Indians in Spanish territory; the Indians had become loyal to the French as a result. Contains info. On presidio organization and strength. Also, population figures for some Indian villages are given. Lists goods and their quality involved in French/Indian trade. Also contains charges against Pedro del Barrio of ilicit commerce with the French. (P. Hayes) (1978)

Detailed day by day account by the Head of the expedition which accompanied the founding of the junta de los Rios missions. Gives descriptions of the progress of the surrounding province and the royal mine of Cuellar which later became Chihuahua. The writers attitudes, Antonio de Trasvina Retes an important pioneer of the area, toward a host of topics are outlined. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Report of captain Martin de Alday giving reasons for election of particular sitey 1 legua from presidio for permanent placement of babozarigame and Cabeza Indians. Has noted at end that total population at time was 250. (J. Erbe) (1977)

Letter informs manifestations by Indians Baborarigames and Cavezas for the possibility of buying land presently owned by the duque de Alberquerque so that they would be able to plant their corn (Milpas) which they are unable to do at present locations of Pueblo de Santa Maria de las Parras and presidio del Pasaje. (J. Erbe) (1977)

Statements of captain Martin de Alday acknowledging receipt of informe from archbishop and fulfillment order pertaining to selection of site for babozarigame and Cabeza Indians. Also, informs sending of report. (J. Erbe) (1977)

Statement of petition presented by Fernando de Galvez concerning chichinecos Babozarigames Indians and enumerating procedures as prescribed by law for the selection and occupation of land to be given them. (J. Erbe) (1977)