Geography

Declaraciones concerning presence, location of gentile Pimas near Arispe and Chinapa. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Description of the various tribes around Opodepe, including spatial distribution. (R. Perez) (1976)

Concerns the locations and hostile actions of Jocome, Janos, Mansos and Suma Indians along northern Sonora frontier. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Information given by the Jesuitas concerning the native peoples of Chinipas. Indicates that there are many more groups that are unknown. (R. Perez) (1976)

A response by 11 Jesuit missionaries of the north to the viceroys request for information on feasibility of missions to pay tribute and Diezmos. The padres offer a well organized and comprehensive picture of the status-economic as well as social-of the Indians with whom the missionaries work in the north. And they refute point by point the information which had been provided by the bishop of Durango. An excellent summary of the Jesuit work in the north circa 1638. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Gives excellent data on population distribution and statistics also describes the seasonal movement of the Indians. (R. Perez) (1976)

Census of Partido of Tubutama with its 4 pueblos de visita. Population broken down by marital status, distance from Pueblo, etc. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

An outline of the supply logistics of the mission and presidio of Loreto and the impact on the area if a proposal of one Sr. Ocio to found a Villa near the silver mine and begin a boat building effort was approved. Excellent description of California supply problems. (D. Deeds) (1976)

A comprehensive list of all the Jesuit mission provinces in the north and their rectorados and individual missions down to names of padres assigned to each mission. Each padre is assigned a number which evidently is a key to interpreting other records. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Informes investigating identity of Apache Guadalupe Rodriguez who claims to be lieutenant of natives at San Salvador mission. Controversy regarding Rodriguez' passport which was lost and the issue of a second. Interrogation of Rodriguez and guide Maldonado questions motives of Rodriguez' arrival in Mexico City. Account (135) of Rodriguez' route from Dolores to capital. Mentions Anglo-american Apache relations (135.5-136); Rodriguez witnesses anglos trading liquor, cigars, gunpowder and arms to Apaches for antelope and bison. (J. Hiller, April 1989)