Geography

List of Indian depredations. List of desired measures to be taken. The list amounts to forty-three (43) statements and questions that are answered or commented upon by numerous people. Good for showing attitudes of people toward Indians. Document incomplete, but not so as to destroy its worth. (T. Barnes) (1975)

Indian problems - started with murder of one Spanish soldier. Spanish use Tarahumaras as allies. Document consists of governors orders, field reports and more orders. (T. Barnes) (1975)

Review of situation of Tobosos by Davila y Pacheco and the council of war. This includes petitions by the Tobosos describing from their point of view, the actions of ex-governor, Guajardo Fajardo. Also includes testimony of many officers who served under Guajardo Fajardo. While this review is going on, another disturbance occurs. (T. Barnes) (1975)

Charges and counter-charges by presidio commander and ex-governor Guajardo Fajardo over jurisdiction and treatment of Indians in the outlying presidios. Investigation turns up, amongst other things, the sale and transport of Indian children to Mexico City. (T. Barnes) (1975)

Apparently the Tarahumaras, defeated, temporarily at least, are then recruited, to fight the Tobosos - recruited as Amigos and therefore paid for their services. The caciques of the Tarahumaras claim to bring 380 Indians to fight with the Spanish. Rather comprehensive and detailed document. (T. Barnes) (1975)

Long - 600 pages - multitudinous accounts of Indian affairs - rich in content, a book in itself. (T. Barnes) (1975)

An Indian war breaks out against the Tarahumares and Tepehuanes in the west here. One document shows fighting in east going on with the Salineros also, and the Tobosos. The Concho Indians under Don Barnabe join the Spanish. A couple Tarahumara caciques arrive with some men and claim the other Tarahumares are rebels - not really the true tribe and they aid the Spanish. The fighting is raid, guerilla type action with a handfull of ^hombres^ and a large no. Of ^amigo^ Indians sent out every day on foreys. Action is continual all thru nov, December and January. Appears to taper off and end by February 1, 1653. In these documents the Rio Florida is called the Rio de Papigoche. Action takes place primarily in San Nicolas Valley; the ^valle de los mulatos^ and in ^valle de pachera^. Persons- Diego Guajardo Fajardo, governor of Nueva Vizcaya; Alonso Ramirez de Prado, sargent-major; Sebastian de Torro, captain; Geronimo de las Reyes, capt-general; capt. Juan de Echevarria; alfarez Francisco Jimenez; alfarez Diego Gil de Velasco; alfarez Don Pedro de Zaldibar y Loes; capt. Juan de Camuasal; capt. Don Jorge de Alvarado; capt. Juan Francisco de Carrion. Indian caciques, all friendly ^Amigos^- Don Joseph, Cacique of Tarahumares; Don Barnabe, Cacique of Concho Indians, Don Pablo, Cacique of Tarahumares; Don Pedro, Cacique of Tarahumares; Don Lorenzo, Cacique of Sinaloas Indians; Don Alonso, Cacique of Tepehuanes. (R. Davis) (1975)

Reports from the field of battle on troops tactics and expenses. (R. Davis) (1977)

Antonio claims a mine. (R. Davis) (1977)

Following Indian raids on San Phelipe Pueblo/mission and padre Joseph Pasqual's request for 6 soldiers to help, Juan Fernandez de Carrion has list drawn up of all citizens owing arms within the Vicinity, appx. 130 citizens listed with identity of their type armament. (R. Davis) (1977)