Suggests establishment of missions near the Gila and Colorado rivers, due to the number of Indians located there. Also, that the Sobaypuris Indians do not desire padres among them. (R. Perez) (1976)

Treats the division of a donation by the marques Villa puente and how it would be divided among the California, phillipine and China missions. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Reports that Indians at Caborca surrounding rancherias quiet and content. Notes Apache theft of livestock (1/16/ 1745). Discusses padre Jacobo's Sedelmayr reconnaissance of Papagueria and visit to Cocomaricopas and Yumas. States that Sedelmayr didn't go on to Moqui because of hostility of Indian jabonimo (1/17/1745). Mentions visit to Tubutama and other rancherias (12/11/1744). (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Concerns planned expedition to conquest of Moquis (Hopis) from Sonora. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Concerns need for new presidio along Rio Gila to contain Apaches, open route to Moqui and protect new missions to be established along Rios Gila and Colorado. Also, recommends that Terrenate presidio be fixed at Suanca, that a detachment of soldiers be stationed at San Xavier del Bac, that Seris be reduced to Populo, that soldiers be stationed 2 or 3 more years at Pitiqui and that Natora Indians be distributed among other pueblos. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Excellent description of Tiburon Island- its fauna, Flora, Seri use of eel grass, nearby pearl placers. Notes Spanish expedition to mainland coast opposite Tiburon and peaceful reduction of Tiburon Seris to San Miguel missions. Perera a champion of the Island Seri. Superb document. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Testifies to the diligence, bravery and general good work of the Sonoran missionaries and states that in his 33 years of experience with mission Indians, he has never received a complaint against padres. Notes and supports padre visitador Genovese's attempts to solicit support for reduction of los Yndios apostattas of Moqui. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Several communications from the king to various officers in New Spain noting the significant progress that initial Jesuit missionary efforts were having and ordering that all authorities must cooperate so that the material and spiritual conquest of California continue. Documents cast considerable light on the motivation, finances, logistics and administration of the California effort. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Statements concerning presence of Conchos, Jovas Indians near Nacori. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Statements affirming presence of gentile Pimas and other Indian groups near Tecoripa, Cumuripa and Suaqui. (T. Sheridan) (1978)