A report on the religious institutions of the area that discuss the personnel shortages in each and names those persons who are carrying on duties of institutions provisionally; separates missions that are understaffed or not staffed at all, speaks of the impact on personnel that the expulsion of the Jesuits had; before their expulsion Jesuits were in charge of 28 missions, 10 of these have been given over to sacerdotes seculares and the remaining 18 to el colegio Apostolico de Guadalupe in addition to two newly erected missions, Guaycabala and Cajurichic, who only have the necessary religious artifacts to celebrate confession, baptism, and burials; doctrinas, lists 7 doctrinas and gives the names of those in charge of each if applicable, notes the lack of foresight in Borica's decision to remove the synod from these establishments, notes that the Indians from three of these pueblos are 30 Leguas away from the doctrina de guazmota. Curatos indotados, gives the names of the curatos that are either understaffed or not staffed at all as well as general comments on their administration; sums up letter by requesting that the virrey take steps to alleviate the burden he is under. (O. Velez, February 1989)

Correspondence between Concha, Tristan, Ugarte y Loyola, virrey and others concerning various issues relating to New Mexico of writing to serve growing population, proposal considered to to support missionaries, resulting in practices of charging Indians too much for religious services, and making Indians work off debts to padres for services that should cost far less; establishment of temporary aranceles discussed in depth; proposed, establishment of mission at Belen, also; of particular interest are tables (ff. 80-83, 104, 142) and letters (ff. 84-99 108-114, 117-126, 143-160); very informative documents, mostly concerned with Diezmos, economics and ethics. (D. J. McClelland, January 1989)

(See first volume folios for intro.) Includes lengthy oficios and autos from padres and president of Bizarron, in which explanations for recent despotic behavior toward Indians given; Argue that many of the Indians 'reduccidos' have become 'revoltosos,' insubordinate and insolent toward missionaries, some have run away; Indians present own Side in auto, asserting that mistreated by missionaries, underfed, overworked, missionaries disclaim assertions, stating that Indians have no fear of god, play card Games day and night 'hasta la Ropa que visten,' witnesses questioned; 'estado de cargo y data' of Bizarron provided, expenditures include wages, horses and supplies purchased, etc. (continued on following folios) (L. Kerr, March 1989)

Concerns Antonio's reference to improvements, suggested by Barri, being made in missions in California. says after Jesuit expulsion, Franciscans received missions of southern California with more than 1,000 Indians. Contains list of each mission and numbers of Indians drastically reduced in only four years. Priests told archbishop decline due to Galvez having sent Indians from two other missions to Todos Santos where they died of disease or deserted. Said decline also due to loss of cattle and tools on expedition to Monterrey; Indians became dependent on missions who couldn't provide for all. Antonio says Indians wouldn't flee if given weekly rations of meat and seed because they suffer from starvation. Treatment is inconsistent with Christian message. Approves of Barri's idea to incorporate missions. Relates abuses of some priests who administer sacraments without any license from bishop. says this may be case with Ibarzabal. Suggests judicial clergy to monitor mission activity and that inventory be taken annually. Contains separate decrees by fiscal and viceroy summarizing and approving these suggestions. Regarding selection of Visitador General Antonio suggests a person to correct missionaries, cooperate with governors, withstand the climate and one who is not currently in a mission. Suggests Gomez for position. Areche requests Antonio to compile information on Gomez and Ibarzabal. Areche requests viceroy to declare who will pay 2,000 pesos to new visitador. Viceroy recommends matter to Mangino who replies that charging the California missions would pressure an already strained budget. Dominicans have added responsibilities from new missions acquired. says each mission should contribute funds according to amount of property owned. Concerning licenses, Areche will send 27 priests to missions to request to See licenses for religious activities. Those without proper authority will be suspended. Group will inform on weekly collections and on state of missions. (M. Dannemiller, March 1988)

Concerns mission life and advice for proper mission administration. Suggests the formation of streets and neighborhoods in towns. Describes certain agricultural techniques and rations and sustenance crops of corn, beans, Cane and cotton. Regarding finance, suggests establishment of cashier's office to be controlled by priest and governor. Relates Indian work schedules and punishments. Describes Indian vices of game, alcohol and Peyote. Advises prohibition of bows, arrows and other weapons to Indians except for hunting. Concerns requiring Indians to have written permission to travel. (M. Dannemiller, October 1987)

Relates attempts to present new method of government in new missions and attempts to increase reducciones. Describes some campaigns as successful while others merely increased enemy and so need increases for military protection and for conquests to curb violent acts. Concerns search for riches in new missions as in old for self-sufficiency. Discusses the distribution of land and requests for annual inventory of missions and listing of Indians. States that Indians of San Bernardo are very obedient, attempts are being made to give them Spanish values and that current system allows for Spanish control until Indians can govern themselves and increase population. Governors suggest a new system is needed to keep pace of conquests, that Indians should move into towns and that Jesus and Nizarron should join and share water supplies. Relates failed efforts to establish new missions with adequate water, land and production in 1756 and 1767. (M. Dannemiller, 1987)

Concerns an entire range of mission activities as described by Sonoran leaders to viceroy. Contains many suggestions for administration of missions, mostly on treatment of Indians. Quotes original purpose of conquest as stated by Alexandro VI. expresses need for schools, the teaching of Castellano, written permission for traveling Indians, static position of priests, appointment of two priests in case of illness and even distribution of Spanish population. Discusses the punishment of Indians, prohibiting them from liquor, gambling and salary advances. Describes Indian life and agriculture, their crops, cattle and weavings. Priests want them to establish in towns accessible to church in homes of stone or Adobe which resist fire. Relates difficulties and distances in reaching jobs and transporting goods. States that each Indian should have a horse to hunt Javali with their zaetas and harpoons. Hiaquis are hardworking but basically very lazy so must be given fruitful labor and compensate accordingly to men, women and children over 10. Spanish should not be permitted to buy Indian homes or land. Suggests jobs which benefit others such as in mines. Concerns Indian obligation to church in terms of tribute, priests salary and community building. Asks tithes from Durango be passed to Sonora. Describes gold and silver adornments and wine supplies of some churches and destruction of others due to Zeris and Pimas. Description of trip made by Ganzes to know and convert Indians. Finally, while Indian foreman should be chosen to give priests more freedom, governors should be appointed not elected by Indians. (M. Dannemiller, October 1987)

Correspondence between viceroy, gov. Munoz, and others concerning extortion charges. Accusations against Julian de las Casas. Request review of mission books (23.5 folios). Discrepancy in books; six pages missing. Rich in info about livestock. Rich in info about mission salaries. Casas exonerated. Detailed plan for future mission administrative policy sent to viceroy from Sierra Gorda including plans for treatment of Indians, mayordomo salaries, bookkeeping and livestock care. (K. Mccaston, September 1989)

Letters concerning extortion at the Vaqueros mission in Nueva Santander. Accusations that caretaker Julian de las Casas extorted livestock and their products. Document rich in general livestock information. Includes letters of testimony by several parties confirming the extortion charges. (K. Mccaston September 1989)