Coronel Manuel Munoz finds Jose Agustin Peinado with a paper authorizing him to take 18 Yaquis to work on the hacienda of Pedro Porras. The justicia mayor of Parral takes the case and summons Juan Ygnacio to find why he permitted members of his tribe to leave without authorization. Ygnacio says padre Jose Ramon Velasco gave the necessary permission for the 18 to leave. de Riba meets with the padre, who says he authorized the 18 to leave in order that they could work off a debt owed to Pedro Porras. (P. Hayes) (1977)

Order from the governor emphasizing rules about Indian labor on hacienda, in mines, and other areas. Also mentioning abuses of Indian labor. (T. Barnes) (1977)

An accounting of work done by Yaqui and Tarahumara Indians in or near Parral. Includes information as to what kind of work, for whom the work was done and how much they were paid. (T. Barnes) (1977)

An accounting of Yaqui Indians working in certain mines for the last part of 1775. Gives number of Indians and what they were paid. (T. Barnes) (1977)

The estate of Nicholas de Sante Estevan, Miner and merchant, has claims made against it. An extensive inventory of his store (frames 0147-0170) contains prices on a wide range of cloth, women's clothing, notions and toilet articles. (R. Perez) (1977)

Flores relates complaints of Indian gobernador of San Andres against resident missionary, including abuses of Indian labor. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Testimony and autos resulting from a general visita. Of particular note is the testimony of de Sota concerning the captains use of Tarahumara prisoners as labor on his own farm. See frame 375. (R. Perez) (1977)

Sixty two Indians (uo Sibolas; 30 Nortenos, and 19 Cholomes) enter the presidio asking for missionaries and friendly relations. They state that they are on friendly terms with the Tarahumaras and the Apaches (nations that border their lands). They want to work part of the year at Conchos in return for supplies because their agricultural yield is low. Information is given on their location and agricultural practices. (R. Perez) (1977)

Report from Franciscan missions as to number Indians in each. Indians classified according to age, sex, marital status, ability to work and status via offices held. Some mention of enemy Indians keeping population of missions below what it might be. (T. Barnes) (1977)

A petition by residents of Sinaloa asking that their Indian labor be restored. The governor had previously given his consent to a Jesuit proposal to move Indians into villages away from the Spanish. The governor relents, and orders that miners and ranchers have access to Indian labor as they did before. (T. Barnes) (1977)