Juan Nentuig's description of Sonora. Published in several locations. (R. Mendoza) (1979)

Padre Martin Mariano writes short account of his journey to Sonora to padre Lazaro Franco. (R. Davis) (78)

A day by day account of padre Sedelmayr's 21 day trip to the Gila River in 1743. Describes the geography, agriculture and appearance of the Pimas and comaricopa. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Chronological description of an expedition undertaken with the purpose of enlarging Spanish influence in the province of Texas. This expedition was sent a result of French involvement in that area. The author puts great emphasis on the types of vegetation (ie, Mezquites, Alamos, Sabinos, Robles, Nogales, etc.) and animals (deer, rabbit and a detailed description of the Zibolo or toro Mexicano) found on their way. Describes the re-establishment of previously abandoned missions and the incentives given to the Indians to live around them. A 'cedula' of the king (included at the end of the document) forbids them to make war against the French while on this expedition. (E. Klien) (1978)

Padre Diaz gives summary of his trip to lands of Yutas and Comanches near Thaos. Also brief description of crops and animals raised by Indians, fighting between Indian groups, locations of French settlements and relations with Indians. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Diary giving detailed description of expedition to the province of San Luis and the Poblacion de Santo Domingo Quartelejo. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Translated and published in "Father Kino in Arizona" by F. J. Smith, J. L. kessell, and F. J. Fox (Phoenix, Arizona Historical Foundation, 1966). (R. Mendoza) (1979)

Introductory letter and report on expedition made by teniente Bernal and a company of twenty soldiers from Corodeguachi, Sonora into the Pimeria as far as the Gila. Gives descriptions (brief) of- encounters with Indian groups, requests of Indians for missionaries, populations of the various rancherias or Parajes, agricultural crops grown, missionary work of padre Kino, and brief descriptions of landscapes. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Detailed description Mendoza's expedition to Texas province giving description of agriculture, encounters with Indians, founding of Parajes, geographical description etc. (J. Erbe) (1978)

General description of area around Papasquiaro, especially the valleys of San Pablo and San Ignacio. (T. Barnes) (1979)