Information is sought regarding the whereabouts of Apache Indian Rodriguez. Includes questioning of Delgado regarding his experiences with Rodriguez. Although Delgado testifies to not knowing a Rodriguez, he describes Apache Espili, who fits Rodriguez' description, as a vagabond with poor behavior. (J. Hiller, April 1989)

Concha states that Mimbrenos, Gilenos, Apaches, Faraones, Navajos, Yutas and Cumanches are present in New Mexico --the latter two being numerous and strong. Provincia composed of 8 jurisdictions. Reports that town Indians are applied workers that cultivate carefully their lands, selling part of their crops, and dressing selves with fabricated textiles. Indians reported to enjoy a comfort greater than in anywhere in the two Americas. Indians also credited as robust and agile in war. Notes that Spanish population, much more numerous, is equally dedicated to agriculture and care of livestock. Women weave cotton and wool skillfully. Notes snowy Weather conditions. Provincias, use of bartering and coins called pesos de la tierra. Reports that residents and Indians are very obedient in military campaigns; however, they are not richly provided for. Indians lack instruction from missions while Spanish have little. Description of makeup and excellent quality of troops in provincia. Notes advantages of alliance with Cumanches, Nabajoes, Yutas to unite against common Apache enemy. Geographic and military plans of two summer campaigns which utilize Allied Indian nations. (J. Hiller, may 1989)

Concerns resettlement of Seri Indians near the Pitic presidio. Discusses problems related to construction of a cequia -a special place from which it is possible to get water. Seris' petition to move to a settlement other than that of the Pitic. Corbalan emphasizes the Seris must establish next to the Pitic, and they must be given arable lands, and agriculture tools if necessary. Deals with matrimony regulations among Indians (R. Gomez, November 1989).

Copies of documents concerning Seris' settlement at Pitic, and military actions against Sibubapas. Letters to Bucareli concerning carbola's petition to give the Seris Indians arable lands, seeds, tools and oxen to be used in farming. Seris are said to be the best civilized Indians around Rio Yaqui. Sibubapas are depicted as being irresponsible, non-religious, uncivilized and violent. Carbola suggests military action against them. (R. Gomez, 1989)

Correspondence related to arrest of Indians against whom court case is brought in ff. 97-120. Diary from Urrea details occurrences of compania including arrest of gobernadores of Pitic and Tubutama, and four other Indians implicated in revolt; table of occupied positions in compania. Crespo relates that gobernador de Pitic has devotion of his Pueblo, and much of Caborca behind him; wants situation handled so as to minimize problems with other Indians, avoid general rebellion in Pimeria Alta. Description by padre Ramos of Indian dance. (D. Uhlman, February 1988)

Series letters between Bonavia and virrey concerning arrival in Chihuahua of Jose Antonio Montes, an Gileno Indian, soliciting position as comandante of Gilenos at any frontier presidio. It is finally determined that Montes and his two women companions are runaways from their Spanish adoptive families. Includes interesting account of Montes' prior work history in service of Spanish. (A. Tukey, August 1988)

Vaamonde recounts loyal service history as justification for appointment to new position, as unemployment has left him in state of poverty. Includes short account of defense of canary islands from British, construction of fort at San Blas, and disciplining of batallion of Spanish and Indian auxiliaries stationed at San Blas. On page beginning with siguiendo aquello de apeles (folios unnumbered), detailed account of torture ritual and cannibalism practiced by unnamed group of Indians in Nuevo Leon. Spanish victims kidnapped from area around Sayula are tied to stake and burned with branding irons while dance called mitote is performed. Skull cap of victim is removed, and dead bodies are eaten. Vaamonde's campaign against these Indians is recounted, as well as quelling of uprising in 1783 of escaped prisoners, headed by notorious pirate Lorencillo, in Guadalajara. Vaamonde seeks position as governor of Nuevo Santander, intendente of San Luis Potosi, or sargento mayor de Mexico. (A. Tukey, January 1989).

De Anza writes viceroy general letter relating his reasons for accepting and describing in general terms both expeditions to California and reminds viceroy of his wanting to open route between New Mexico and California thru Sonora. de Anza also describes to viceroy happiness of Palma and his three followers when they are confirmed in cathedral serving as godfather governor of area and three mayors. Viceroy issues monies to de Anza to cover trip of Yumas to Mexico and back to Colorado River. Viceroy communicates to de Anza an eddict given to him by Galvez about king personally giving thanks to Anza for expeditions and his appointment by king as governor of New Mexico. Anza thanks viceroy and sends him as present a piece of petrified wood found in creek in Arizpe. (A. Dell'acqua, January 1988)

All Seris except Chepillo and family flee Pitic on July 15, 1790. Chepillo imprisoned. Detachment sent to Cerro Prieto to find and reconcile ingrates, begin new reduccion. Since Seris aren't raiding, revealing location, troop can't find them. With Seris gone, Ugarte y Loyola cuts off supplies ordered by bishop of Sonora for Seri mission. Francisco, two envoys come to Pitic to negotiate better arrangement. Seris want independent nation, to trade fish, antelope with Spaniards for grain, to participate in christianity only when they want. No deal made, but Seris start appearing for mass at Banamichi. Mora named missionary there. Seris slowly trickle back to Pitic. Occasional brief references to plan for staging campaign against frontier Apaches. 450 men, including Opatas, Pimas reserved for fighting. (A. Dean, may 1989)

Documents concerning funds for supplies for Bacoachi Apaches in reduccion. Asking treasury for blankets (to cover indecent Apaches), rations of meat, sugar, Panocha, cigarrettes, etc. Speaks of creation of a ranch near San Francisco Sierras for 54 Apaches. folio 125 is list of rations, quantities, costs, sent to Bacoachi; salaries of ranchers, quartermasters. folio 141 is chart of quantity, type, value of livestock collected from each village in jurisdiction. (A. Dean, April 1989)