Folder 1 contains autos informing gov. Parilla of the situation in the Pimeria Alta, and his responses. Also includes many frantic letters from the region describing attacks, deaths, etc., including one from padre Estiger notifying of the deaths of padres Tello and Ruen. Also includes the governor's field correspondence as he traveled from Horcasitas to Opodepe, Nacameri, Tuape, and Cucurpe. Folder 2- informe by Sedelmayr, Estiger and Nentuig to Parilla about the beginnings of the revolt (this contains much good information). Informe by the citizens of Opodepe. Ococoy is sent to talk to Luis, and returns with a report that includes Lusi movements and rationale for starting the revolt. Parilla's field notes and correspondence from San Ignacio, including- Romero's informe on the Valley of Aribaca and Tubac; Tagle's informe on Soanca, Guevavi and Cocospera; notice of citizens armed and gathered at Terrenate; notice of the arrival of capitan de Carpio at San Luis from Terrenate with 43 soldiers. (R. Perez) (1977)

Good detailed discussion of Indian problems in Nueva Viscaya- especially as to Spanish actions during the last 10-20 years. (T. Barnes) (1979)

Gives his opinion on the relocation of the presidio Pitic. Includes- a description of the location of the Indians viz the places under consideration; climatic and hydrological factors; suitability for agriculture, and thus the ability to support large populations. (R. Perez) (1977)

General geographic description of the capitania general of Sinaloa; history of its governance and efforts at reducing Indians; general ethnographic descriptions of Indians (by region). Discusses presidios. (R. Perez) (1977)

Report on a general visit, concerned with the relocation of presidios and the loyalty of Indians. Contains ethnographic information on Seris and Guaymas. Much organizational organizational information (alliances, enemy relationships among Indians). Also attacks by Seri bands and Apaches. Geographical, climatic, demographic and faunal descriptions. (R. Perez) (1977)

Diary of a 5 month campaign against the Apaches. Details encounters, especially noting number of enemy killed and captured. An epidemic of measles is in full force among the Apaches- many rancherias are found full of corpses. An escaped prisoner lists the missions from which a majority of Apache prisoners were captured. (R. Perez) (1977)

Series of documents pertaining to the Jesuits request to work in the province of los Moquis, previously administered by the Franciscans. Escobar y Llamas informe contains some general ethnography. A petition by Delgado, Yrigoyen and Toledo yields data on geography and exploration. Altamira's respuesta contains good population data. Penuela's informe reviews depredations committed by the Moquis. (R. Perez) (1977)

Royal cedula concerning the collection of testimony on moving the presidio Pitic in order to effectively control the Seris. Followed by the fiscal's report on cost estimates for building a new presidio and for a campaign against Tiburon Island. (R. Perez) (1977)

A Series of documents pertaining to missionizing efforts in New Mexico. Horcasitas informe contains population statistics, estimations of natural resources, geographic data. The relaciones of Yrigoyen, Delgado, Altamira, Pino and Romero all contain ethnographic information, some population statistics, and references to water resources, plant and animal resources. The relacion by Romero is the most comprehensive. (R. Perez) (1977)

Diary of search for site of new presidio (Sacramento). Describes climate, flora, fauna, and water resources. Apache raid on Nombre de Jesus. Expedition encounters no enemy, but finds tracks of Apaches, which are identifiable by the type of markings left by their shoes. (R. Perez) (1977)