Documents are in response to pronouncements of junta G'ral of June 24, 1704. (See pi Vol. 28 ff. 239-240). Informe from fray Thomas de Ortega Morejon and gov. Mathias de Aguirre explaining why Indians of mission San Antonio should not be resettled at missions of Santo Nombre de Jesus and San Phelipe. Also, a resolution from junta general de la real Audiencia ordering the permanent prelate be installed to administer mission San Antonio. (J. H. Ochs, June 1987)

Documents from Audiencia de Guadalajara concerning conviction of Juan Antonio Hernandez and others of complicity in theft. Hernandez sentenced to four years in Alta California. Many documents and records concerning his sentence, his transportation to and from Monterrey with his family (via fragatas Concepcion and Princesa), and provisions provided them (ff.444-478, 490, 535-539 deal with Hernandez case and that of Villasenor who Dies in San Blas prison before reaching California). Details of costs incurred by government. Assortment of reports and letters from government officials at Monterrey, San Blas, Guadalajara, and Mexico. Ff. 479-489 and 491-534 concern sentencing of other criminals also to be sent to Alta California as pobladores with their families (M. Vela, T. Prado, J.m.Carrillo, J.c. Simental, R. Ramirez, R. Ruiz, and others). Details about sentences and costs incurred to carry them out. Letter from Arrillaga to viceroy discussing complaints about behavior of criminals sent to Alta California as pobladores (ff. 500-501). Further discussion of this matter by Borbon. Carrillo discusses bad example pobladores sentenced to California present to mission Indians (ff. 515-516). Opinions of other officials in California, Guadalajara, and Mexico on matter of sentencing criminals to be pobladores in Alta California. (S. Fiederlein, 2-3-87)

Plans by Gonzalez del Castillo to increase production of Fondo Piadoso haciendas and related fiscal correspondence. Exceptionally detailed accounts of climate, livestock management, irrigation techniques, and labor problems. Includes descriptions of miserable living conditions and personal nature of hacienda laborers and servants, and related problems with low labor output, contraband, servant indebtedness, and degenerating morality. (A. Tukey, July 1988)

A compact yet comprehensive description of the location, geographical features, climate, economic potential, Indian customs and economy of this Lower California mission. Gives number of baptisms and other religious activities and makes reference to serious plagues (no statistics). (D. Deeds) (1977)

Remarks that many Spaniards traveling up Rio Yaqui by canoe, especially in Vicinity Rahum, huinivis, ignoring trade restrictions, given to many vices. Since port of Spaniards near Napoli, Napoli authorized to extirpate vices in area. Confirmed by Du Quesney. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Lengthy description problems conversion Tarahumaras, including rustic lifestyle mountain Indians; resistance to christianity factions within pueblos of Papigochic, Guerucarichic; fondness for drinking bouts; Tarahumara machismo. Notes help Tarahumara governor Don Pablo, an old Christian. Describes Pueblo of Tutuaca, half-Tarahumara, half-tepehuan, and notes proximity to Sonora. Mentions efficacy rosary as defense against disease. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

409 inhabitants divided among 2 pueblos, numerous rancherias. Language Pima, similar to Tepehuan. Flood plain agriculturalists along River whose flow decreases during dry periods. People new converts, living peacefully now. Gentile Indians in mountains. Geographical location noted. People congregated into pueblos with flat-roofed houses (Casas de terrado), although move to rancherias to care for fields. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

450 inhabitants divided among various pueblos. Indians peaceful now, described as most warlike Tarahumaras in past. Fertile maize fields along River noted for Papigochic. Geographical location noted. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Total population 754 divided among various pueblos, estancias. Primarily Tepehuanes with a few Tarahumara families. Religious devotion inhabitants, geographical location described. Indians muy ladinos. Mention great epidemic lasting more than year, causing many deaths. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Breaks down total population 633 among various pueblos. Notes presence Tarahumaras, Tepehuanes in area. Mentions devotion to christianity, raising Ganado mayor/menor. (T. Sheridan) (1976)