Autos about visit to towns in New Mexico territory by Iribarri as Juez visitador and procurador. Spells out official rules for adherence and rituals to be followed in Christian religion, and prohibits practices of Indian religion and customs. Also dictates rules about use of authorized Indian weapons. (A. Dell'acqua, June 1987)

Autos relating to eight specific matters in life of new Mexicans. Establishment of presidio, Pasaje del Rio del Norte. Miracle of a man appearing laying down on a Sibola cheese and telling Apaches to convert to christianity. Requests for more priests and religious materials for missions. Reduction of Indians. Arms kept by inhabitants and their need for agricultural tools. Recognition of deed by Juan de Uribarri. Protection of mission in Aloma. (A. Dell'acqua, may 1987)

A Humana Indian called Sabeata in native tongue and Don Juan in Spanish comes to El Paso on request of his chiefs to express friendship with Spaniards and to ask on behalf of his nation and their friends and neighbors julimas for missionaries to care for christians and to baptize 10,000 souls seeking this aid. They also wish assistance fighting nearby Apache. A miracle in which a cross descends from heaven and aids them in fighting is told. When questioned through an interpreter, witness told of other nations, including Texas, who will receive the Spaniards. (C. Briggs, 1975) (A. Dell'acqua, may 13,1987)

Cruzati reports to viceroy on his arrival in El Paso, unfortunate state of town due mainly to Apache incursions, a campaign against Apache, and petition of Humanas for religious and Spaniards to settle their lands. (C. Briggs, 1975) add-Cruzate denounces practice of payment to Indians in exchange for baptism. Some Indians relate apparition of a cross falling from sky. (A. Dell'acqua, may 13,1987)

Petition and trial by religious court to punish Juan Escanamad who blasphemed against priesthood and defended ex-governor Pedro de Peralta. Judge made him walk in chains toward church and excommunicated him. Governor rejected petition, and was excommunicated also. Accused put in jail. (A. Dell'acqua, 4/3/87)

Documents between governor, viceroy and religious officials regarding orders given that no soldier can spend night outside his presidio. Missionary personnel question decisions as they have to spend nights in Indian rancherias while ministering; military escort has to do same. Governor stresses custom to be dangerous as soldiers may commit aggressive acts against Indians and jeopardize peace in area. (A. Dell'acqua, may 1988)

Informe concerning Pena's implementation of board of management for lay persons. Also includes list of 25 saints to whom various masses are dedicated. (J. Hiller, September 1988)

(J. Erbe) (1978)

Padre Carlos Roxas writes to padre Lauria that he should keep a tighter control over the priests in his rectorate and that his advanced age might be a problem in this area. ( R. Davis) (78)

Licenses to preach and confess of padre Tello over period 1741-1774 given at Varios places some in latin. (J. Erbe) (1977)