This is a copy of the diary of fr. Juan Diaz when he accompanied cap. Juan Ansa in the expedition from San Gabriel in California to San Ignacio de Tubac in Sonora. The diary begins with the date of may 5, 1774 and ends on may 25 of the same year, concluding with the following words- se finalizo Este diario en dicho presidio de San Ignazio de Tubac en 26 Dias del Mes de Mayo de 1774. It ends with the name of fr. Juan Diaz, Misionero Appostolico, but it is not his signature and the diary is a copy of the original. (microfilm catalog)

An informe by fr. Antonio Ramos stating that he has been appointed as the official visitator of the missions of Pimeria Alta and Pimeria Baja pertaining to the college of Santa Cruz of Querataro. A list is given of the missions to be visited. This document is incomplete and bears no date signature. Written on the top, however, are the words- 1774, presid. Ant. Ramos. (microfilm catalog)

This informe gives an account of each of the following missions and the dates of their foundation- S. Diego, July 16, 1769; San Gabriel, September 8, 1771; S. Luis Obispo, September 1, 1772; S. Antonio de Padua, July 14, 1771; S. Carlos de Monte Rey, June 3, 1770. It also speaks of the missions, San Buenaventura Santa Clara and San Francisco which were not yet founded, but the proposed sites for their foundation are mentioned. This seems to be an original document and bears the signature of fr. Francisco Palou. (microfilm catalog)

This is an informe written by fr. Joseph Soler to the guardian of the colegio de Santa Cruz, M.r.p. Romauldo Cartegena, concerning the missions of Pimeria Alta expressing a difference of opinion with fr. Antonio de los Reyes. Both fr. Juan Diaz and fr. Juan Congoll add a postscript agreeing with the views of fr. Joseph Soler. This is an original document bearing the autographs of fr. Joseph Soler, fr. Juan Diaz and fr. Juan Congoll. It was sent from San Diego del Pitigui. (microfilm catalog)

An informe by fr. Mariano de Buena y Alcalde to the guardian of the colegio de Santa Cruz de Querataro, fr. Sebastian Flores, regarding the missions in the Pimerias, asking for supplies and help, and describing the condition of the missionaries. It was written from the mission of San Pedro y San Pablo de Tubutama. It is an original document and bears the autograph of fr. Mariano Antonio de Buena y Alcalde. (microfilm catalog)

This informe gives an account of the mission of San Francisco del Ati by fr. Joseph Soler who also expresses his opinion concerning the needs of the mission, and the best manner of conducting its affairs. This is an original document, written at the mission of San Francisco del Ati, and has the autograph of fr. Joseph Soler. (microfilm catalog)

This informe was sent by fr. Esteban de Salazar to the guardian of the colegio de Santa Cruz, fr. Sebastian Flores, giving an account of his mission and the activities of the Apaches. He expresses his opinion regarding the manner of conducting the missions, and what their needs are. This is an original informe written from the mission of San Miguel de los Ures, and bears the autograph of fr. Esteban de Salazar. (microfilm catalog)

An informe written by fr. Francisco Roch to the discretory of the colegio de Santa Cruz de Querataro answering the two questions of better government for the missions and the annual help needed for the support of the missions. This informe was in answer to the questionnaire sent by the colegio to all its missions in the year 1768. It was sent from the mision de Santa Maria Suanca de la Provincia de la Pimeria Alta. This is an original document with the autograph of fr. Roch. (microfilm catalog)

An informe by fr. Mariano Antonio de Buena y Alcalde to the guardian and discreets of the colegio de Santa Cruz de Querataro, giving an account of the newly established missions in the Pimerias, which formerly were in charge of the sagrada compania, (Jesuits). It was written at the mission of San Pedro y San Pablo de Tubutama. This is an original document and bears the autograph of fr. Mariano Antonio de Buena y Alcalde. (microfilm catalog)

This is an informe written by fr. Juan Diaz to the discretorium of the colegio Appostolico de la ssma Cruz de Querataro. Giving an account of the mission Purissima Concepcion de Caborca where it was written. por Carta que recevi del R.P. pref. y presid. de estas Missiones, me veo en la obligacion de informar a vv.pp. del Estado en que Se halla esta de la Purisma Concepcion de Caborca, que Por Orden de dicho R.P. tengo a Mi cargo. it is an original document with the autograph of fr. Juan Diaz. (microfilm catalog)