Padre Lauria defends his administration of mission in letter to provincial padre Andres Javier Garcia, and claims padres Roldan and Ballauta are working against him, especially mentions issue of using native languages for religious teaching. Includes discussion of Pimas and Opatas languages. (R. Davis) (78)

Padre Lauria writes to padre provincial, Andres Xavier Garcia, narrating scandalous activities of one padre Martin Ballauta who has been working Yaqui missions without licence, has found or stolen some silver and is living with women and creating a political problem. (R. Divis) (78)

Padre Carlos Roxas writes to padre Lauria that he should keep a tighter control over the priests in his rectorate and that his advanced age might be a problem in this area. ( R. Davis) (78)

Ortiz discusses his problems with the Indians of his mission, including livestock thefts. Ymaz notes that Ortiz accused of beating an Indian, causing his death. (R. Mendoza) (1979)

Padre Lauria writes to padre Roxas that the padre provincial dislikes him and is blocking Lauria's efforts to extend mission operation. (R. Davis) (78)

Letter of Carlos Roxas (S.J.) to Cristobal de Lauria (S.J.) noting work of visitador padre Marino in Seri Indian territory and speculation on success of future missions. (R. Davis) (78)

Padre Castro writes to padre Lauria that he has discussed the secret matters with the senoria as per his instruction. Not clear what he refers to. (R. Davis) (78)

A statement of good faith and thanks to the padre provincial, Andres Xavier Garcia, for the recent visita and a hope that problems will be corrected. Signed by all fifteen priests of province. (R. Davis) (78)

(J. Erbe) (1978)

(R. Mendoza) (1979)