Folder 1 contains autos informing gov. Parilla of the situation in the Pimeria Alta, and his responses. Also includes many frantic letters from the region describing attacks, deaths, etc., including one from padre Estiger notifying of the deaths of padres Tello and Ruen. Also includes the governor's field correspondence as he traveled from Horcasitas to Opodepe, Nacameri, Tuape, and Cucurpe. Folder 2- informe by Sedelmayr, Estiger and Nentuig to Parilla about the beginnings of the revolt (this contains much good information). Informe by the citizens of Opodepe. Ococoy is sent to talk to Luis, and returns with a report that includes Lusi movements and rationale for starting the revolt. Parilla's field notes and correspondence from San Ignacio, including- Romero's informe on the Valley of Aribaca and Tubac; Tagle's informe on Soanca, Guevavi and Cocospera; notice of citizens armed and gathered at Terrenate; notice of the arrival of capitan de Carpio at San Luis from Terrenate with 43 soldiers. (R. Perez) (1977)

Good detailed discussion of Indian problems in Nueva Viscaya- especially as to Spanish actions during the last 10-20 years. (T. Barnes) (1979)

Acknowledgement and concurrence with dismissal of Huydobro from post of governor of Sinaloa-Sonora. (R. Davis) (1977)

Unable to conduct formal investigation, but states only reason unrest from 1735-40, mistreatment Yaquis by missionaries Gonzalez, Napoli. Granted permission to Muni, Bernabe to plead Yaqui case before viceroy. In 1738. When leaders failed to return after 1 1/2 years, Napoli told relatives 2 men hanged Mexico City, sold church valuables Rahum, Potam. Also states another cause rebellion severe floods Rios Mayo, Yaqui, which washed away land as well as crops, causing much hunger. Claims fr. Estrada didn't want Spaniards living near his Indian pueblos, so he incited to burn Spaniards corrals, etc. Describes widespread missionary opposition to civil authority. Discusses Sinaloa-Sonora supply line to ysla de California by boat across Gulf. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Describes weakness Sinaloa-Sonora military forces due to reductions ordered by Rivera, transhumance vecinos, who work as miners, Mule skinners, etc., away from permanent homes. Notes victory Spanish forces under Vildosola at Tecoripa; under Joseph de Vsarraga at Tepahue; successful resistance Spaniards at Montesclaros. Discusses raids pueblos, churches Fuerte Valley; aid sent by southern Sinaloa settlements. Describes shortages provisions, funds province, personal finances, due to expenses pacification Indians ysla de California (California still an Island 1740). Notes relief expected from Nueva Vizcaya under Ydoyaga, from Janos under Carpio. Describes ambush vecinos Echojoa in Santa Cruz. States Indian rebels control 30 pueblos, including most along Lower Rios Yaqui, Mayo, Fuerte; that mines Sicurijoa, Alamos, Baroyeca, Rio Chico, Potrero, Ventana abandoned, that commerce/ communication with Sonora impossible; that over 185 leagues held by rebels, that at least 12-14,000 Indians in revolt. Discusses salaries soldiers involved in combating revolt; loans obtained from various vecinos, including Guillermo Feliz. says frs. Mazariegos, Estrada, Mendivil held prisoner by Indians. Asks for 50,000 pesos, force 500 soldiers to suppress revolt. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Recapitulates Velaunzaran's consulta (7/3/1740) to viceroy cincerning state Nueva Vizcaya. Summarizes attempts to organize relief expedition to Sinaloa. Mentions one reason for Yaqui-Mayo rebellion rumor Indian leaders Muni, Bernabe, Temea, others killed on visit to Mexico City. States these leaders sent back to Sinaloa-Sonora to help quell revolt; given titles captain, Alferez, Yaqui nation by Audiencia Guadalajara. Notes arrived in Nueva Vizcaya, wheat will be harvested, easing food shortages. Recommends that all possible aid be sent Huidobro from Nueva Vizcaya. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Discusses rigorous drought 1739-40 responsible for poor pasturage, widespread food shortages, abandonment haciendas/ mines throughout Nueva Vizcaya. Notifies viceroy Anza's death at hands Apaches, campaign against Apaches launched by Carpio from Janos, resulting in 13 dead, 14 captured. Discusses Yaqui-Mayo-Pima Bajo rebellion Sinaloa; says relief from Nueva Vizcaya delayed because of food shortages, dry springs caused by drought. Describes efforts to organize relief expedition among vecinos, soldiers, Indians, including Nortenos, Sibolas, Tarahumaras. Notes rebellion, retirement to mountain rancherias 3 pueblos Tarahumaras Partido Papigochic because of disagreements with their missionary, attempts to quell unrest thru peaceful means because of fear rest of matters concerning supplies for relief expedition. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Compania volante ordered to Sonora with provisions for 50 days to campaign against Indian rebels. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Will send aid to Huidobro, but says great distance, scarcity goods, poor pasturage/thinness livestock, man power problems will delay aid considerably. States captain Ydoiga, compania volante, ordered to gather Tarahumara, Conchos, (norteno auxiliaries. Orders Huidobro to dispatch more information concerning uprising. says that if uprising has arisen more because of necessity than any other motive, it may be relieved in part by wheat. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

States that Yaquis, Mayos, numbering 12 thousand armed men, peaceful, industrious in past (notes work in mines), but now robbing haciendas, ranches surrounding area. Describes several unsuccessful campaigns against them, including capture 30 citizens Villa de Sinaloa, captured in supposedly loyal Pueblo Santa Cruz de Mayo, beaten, turned loose nude on foot. says Sinaloan forces inadequate to contain the sedition. Fears it will spread to Pimas Bajos, Tehuecos. says Sonoran forces tied down Apacheria. Request aid from Nueva Vizcaya, including 300-400 Tarahumara auxiliaries. Yaquis noted more of threat than Mayos. (T. Sheridan) (1976)