Adultery involving, Maria Soledad Chaves and her son-in-law. Case sent to governor for resolution. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

Reporting on his safe arrival, and a request that any mail be forwarded to Ysleta. Reply appended, mentioning a coach that Hozio can use and advice on feeding the mules. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

(Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

A petition presented by 3 Franciscan missionaries requesting permission to enter the Moqui (hopi) province, and an escort of soldiers to guard them. Permission was granted, and an escort of 80 Indians from Acoma, la Laguna, and Zuni was organized to accompany them. (R. Jackson) (1980)

A copy of a document sent to the viceroy by two new Mexican Franciscans, expressing the desire of the Navajo to be baptized. Of special interest is a population estimate of 4,000 for this group. (R. Jackson) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Concerning money for a school and other affairs relating to his Pueblo. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

Advising the governor to watch his health in the field, and reporting that nothing unusual had taken place. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

This history of the missions of Sonora of the Franciscans was written by fr. Barbastro when he was the Head of the Custodia. As he himself states, the sources are the original documents found in the archives of the missions. Written at mission Purissima de Babiacora. This extensive informe is an original document bearing the signature of fr. Francisco Antonio Barbastro. (microfilm catalog)

This is a dictamen of fr. Diego Ximenez to Bucareli regarding the division of territory for missions both for the Franciscans and the Dominicans in Sonora. There is also the decreto and the repuesta of the fiscal regarding this matter. It was written in Mexico City, fr. Diego Ximenez's request being written at the colegio de San Fernando. That it is a faithful copy of the original is attested to by the notario, Joseph de Gorraez. (microfilm catalog)