Series of documents concerning appointment of Jose Antonio de Arvizu as commander over the Pame in three rancherias in 1881. Series of letters nominating Juan Martin del Toro, and Joseph Claudio Lopez as leader of the Pame from church and government officials and Pame Indians. The Pame contest the appointment of Arvizu. Ff. 504 lists names of several Pame Indians from three rancherias who have accepted Christian doctrine and relations with Pame commander Arvizu. Ff.520 is letter from Pame stating that they are unable to cultivate their land because they are always working (probably for the hacienda). Report concerning problems with the fabrication of Mescal; Pame Domingo Marcial killed by Alonso de la Cruz; and Pame contesting appointment of Arvizu as commander. Some reports discuss his good military record and feel he should continue to civilize the Pame. (S. Tisdale, may 1990)