Tomo 4 (pages 180, 213)- letters about relations with the French in new Orleans and Luisiana, especially commerce. Tomo 5 (page 78)- letter informs lack of progress against Indians near the new San Savas presidio. Tomo 6 (pages 153, 291)- letters concerning forwarding of acts as result of Indian raids against San Savas presidio and informs proximity of English troops to new Orleans. Tomo 7 (pages 32, 36, 168)- letters concerning aid given to French and condition of Santa Rosa del Sacramento presidio. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Very short report that Sumas and Natajes are causing problems around El Paso. (T. Naylor) (1977)

Brief discussion of Pima, Seri revolts and danger to missionaries. (R. Mendoza) (1979)

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)

Padre Hierro writes to padre Lauria that Natora, Aribechi and San Xavier are doing well, with only a problem of some Apache attacks occasionally. (R. Davis) (1978)

Letter of padre Cristobal Lauria to unnamed person at los Alamos, discussing the poverty of the Pima, Seri and Apache Indians, their raids to get food and the military campaign against them. (R. Davis) (78)

Brief informe about conditions in mission area giving description of Indian activity. And informs naming of padre Maez to work in Tarahumara region. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Begins with an outline of the two Principal problems facing Nueva Vizcaya- hostile Indian attacks and lack of food supplies due mainly to drouth. Governor promises steps to provide protection and officially names Saint Francis Xavier as the Patron of Nueva Vizcaya. Several miraculous cures attributed to him. Describes in considerable detail celebrations, processions ect. Which were organized in Francis Xaviers name- activities in which all sectors of society participated. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Letter reports hostile actions of Tarahumares and Tepequanes. And reciprocal activities of soldiers under general Juan Barraca. Comments on murder of padre Cornelio Godines. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Contains much linguistic information (regarding the use of Spanish, an example of how an Indian speaks Spanish, a list of Tegua-speaking pueblos, linguistic differences among pueblos in close proximity). Contains ethnographic data- architecture, celebrations, bathing and birthing practices (under the heading of decadence), warfare behaviors and technology, agricultural production and grain processing. Also examples of exchange Rate, goods for pesos. Names kinds of fish eaten. (R. Perez) (1977)