A list of the soldiers and able-bodied men of San Antonio, giving rank, place of birth, and a brief physical description. (R. Perez) (1977)

In response to a charge that the Piros planning to revolt. Indian testimony (including name, 'nacion', residecy, age, occupation and marital status). Ten Piros confess, saying they were motivated by the arguments of two Teguas from New Mexico who asked them to join their people, who lived without government, religious tutelage, or Spaniards. Three ringleaders are tortured, confess to all charges, and admit that a troop of Piros is readying to attack the Mansos. (R. Perez) (1977)

Total crop failure in New Mexico. Only one month's supply of food left (and this only meat). Enemy Indians forming alliance with Apaches. Citizens ask permission to relocate to Nueva Viscaya. (R. Perez) (1977)

Many pieces of correspondence of varying lengths regarding the Pueblo revolt in New Mexico of 1680. Although the account is mainly of historical interest, detailed accounts are given of which pueblos conspired with which, and valuable information on contact period social organization. (C. Briggs) (1975)

(T. Sheridan) (1979)

Documents concerning enslavement of Chichimec Indians and Indians from Sinaloa, New Mexico and Nueva Leon, requesting king to issue cedula freeing these Indians and prosecuting slave sellers. Also, note that Maos from China also enslaved and sold. Includes correspondence from fiscal Haro y Monterroso and from Audiencia de Guadalajara. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

The cedula concerns the establishment of two presidios in Durango to protect the silver shipments coming from Parral. There follows several autos, informes sent to the king, telling of the need for such a step. A brief, very brief, glance at the document indicates valuable information on society, both Spanish and Indian, in this area. Should be reread in depth. Page 221, includes a list of five presidios in the area and the number of soldiers at each. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Details struggle against Tepeguanes and Taraumares Indians. Good descriptions of villages, fortifications, local geography and of course military operations. (J. Grusin) (1975)

(M. Bowman) (1979)

Cuadernos- 1) may, 1621- communications about and money spent in Indian conflicts. 2) may, 1621- same as no. 1. 3) April, 1622- general Indian relations. 4) April, 1622- on Indians reduced to service of the crown. 5-6) may, 1622 and October, 1621- military expenses. 7) August, 1622- military actions, causes, expenses. 8) August, 1622- on location of presidios. 9-10) December, 1623- on different bands and caciques who have been reduced. 11-12) June, 1624- Indian crop and livestock needs. 13) June, 1624- the depopulation and subsequent re- population of Durango area. 14) April, 1625- general Indian affairs. 15) no date- general Indian affairs. 16) no date- cover letter. (T. Barnes) (1979)