This informe written by fr. Gabriel Vergara to the virrey gives an account of the activities of the missionaries and their difficulties in the conversion of the Apaches. Speaking of the English and French he writes- se llegan a tener Por Amigos y domesticos a la nacion Apache y Sus aliados, tendra Mucho que llorar la Nueva Espana... this is an original document bearing the autograph of fr. Gabriel de Vergara and was written at the mission Concepcion de Acuna. (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 is in answer to the instructions of fr. Mariano de Buena y Alcalde regarding the status and the government of the missions. Of the Indians under his charge, he writes- ...los que a Mi cargo estan, me parece no ay uno que sepa lo necessario necesitate medii ad salvandum... this letter was written from the mission de Nuestra Senora de los Dolores del sarie. It is an original document and bears the autograph of fr. Juan Joseph Agorreta. (microfilm catalog)

This document gives a statistical account including baptisms, marriages, deaths, etc. Of the five missions in Sierra Gorda under the care of the Franciscans of San Fernando college. The dates covered are from October 1, 1758 to November 15, 1764. It concludes with a- resumen de todas Cinco Missiones en general. this is an original document with autograph of fr. Ramos de Lora. (microfilm catalog)

This informe of fr. Mariano proposes a number of suggestions for facilitating the subjugation of the Apaches. Other informes are added by capitan Don Thoribio de Urrutia. These documents sewed together are all original and bear the autographs of fr. Mariano de los Dolores and Don Thoribio de Urrutia. (microfilm catalog)

This informe by fr. Mariano proposes a peaceful subjection and conversion of the Apaches, and shows ways and means that this can be accomplished. It was written from the mission de San Antonio. This is an original document and bears the autograph of fr. Mariano Francisco de los Dolores. (microfilm catalog)

This is a Series of five letters written by fr. Margil to Sister Francesca de los Angeles between the years 1707 and 1723. Sister Francesca seeks advice regarding fr. Diaz especially, her spiritual director whom she contemplates changing. Fr. Margil advices against this. Sr. Francesca seems to be a blood relation of fr. Margil for he calls her- Mi Hija de Mi Corazon, Mi Hija de Mi Alma. He refers to himself as- la misma nada. He begins each letter with- viva Jesus y su dolorissima Madre. They are all written from Zacatecas with the exception of that of July 12, 1713- from mision de N.S. de los Dolores. These are all original with the autograph of fr. Margil. (microfilm catalog)

This informe written to the virrey by fr. Joseph Pinilla asks for the extension of the mission territory so that more Indians may be converted. It speaks of the mission de la Bahia and del Rosario. It has no date. This is an original document autographed by fr. Joseph Pinilla. (microfilm catalog)

A sharp condemnation of the study of native languages and their use by priests to teach dogma. He favors forcing Indians to study Spanish in order to create uniformity. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Translation of catholic doctrine into Opata. Spanish equivalents are included when Aguirre deemed necessary. Includes basic prayers, rules, confessionals, last rites, and explanations of the Ten commandments, the sacraments. (J. Grusin) (1976)