Concerning the founding of missions, and the support of existing ones. Discusses the needs of various groups, and weighs this against threats of enemy attack. Some background on intertribal relations. Suggests tactful, slow contact with missionaries as opposed to the usual pomp and military escorts. (R. Perez) (1977)

Series of documents spanning 9 years (1715-26) about the establishment of a mission to serve the Janos and Jocomes some 25-30 leagues south of Casa Grandes. (T. Barnes) (1976)

Appeal to governor, Joseph de Neira y Quiroga to appoint a priest to the new parish called San Juan de la Concepcion, some fifty league from San Joseph. A good example of the patronato. (T. Barnes) (1976)

A summary of the inhabitants and territories of the three judicial districts of the province of Texas and the Indians who live there. Also of special historical interest is the founding of San Fernando by the marques de Casafuerte in 1730 with inhabitants of the canary islands, at a cost of 720 pesos to the crown. Attached is a detailed chart giving the population, arms, distances, and crops of each Pueblo, presidio, and mission in Texas. Pop 3103 (4 slaves) (G. Miller) (1977)

Asking for a padre for Tucson, so that they could relocate the Sobaypuri Indians, thus strengthening the defenses against the Apaches. (R. Perez) (1976)

Gives population figures for the three pueblos under his administration. Describes their location. Mentions epidemics. Mentions gold deposits discovered near Bacoachi, of such magnitude that he fears the effects of a massive influx of Spaniards. Attributes several deaths to the Apaches. Notes that they are in danger of losing the province due to military inaction. Discusses the placement of new missions among various Indian groups, as well as the successes of established ones. (R. Perez) (1977)

Brings up to date various accounts, news on various topics and informs that there will only be enough money for one new mission to be called San Francisco de Borja. (D. Deeds) (1976)

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)

Concerns- 1) proposed transfer of Pitic presidio to San Miguel and its effect on Seris; 2) establishment of mission at Guaymas among Guaymas, Pimas, Bajos and Upanguaymas; 3) resettlement of Apaches suing for peace; 4) difference between Apache and Seri hostilities; 5) need to place armed garrisons along Apache frontier; 6) lack of land, water at San Miguel. Argues that Pitic better location militarily, politically, agriculturally than San Miguel. States 200 families occupy Populo, Nacameri and los Angeles. Excellent document. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

A petition from the miners of Tacupeto, listing the christianidad. (R. Perez) (1976)