Missions

Touches upon several problems with civil officials, including a complaint against Rapicani by an Alcalde mayor. (R. Perez) (1977)

The letter in question Charged that Rapicani wouldn't allow his Indians to fight the enemy, and that Rapicani verbally abused the lieutenant. Nentuig defends Rapicani. (R. Perez) (1977)

He attributes the bulk of the map work to Middendorff. He bemoans its inadequacy, likening himself to an artist who paints a portrait of someone he has never met. Tienda de Cuervo's description of Sonora was inadequate, according to Nentvig. (R. Perez) (1977)

Relates the epidemics of 1764, the wide-spread deaths, and the subsequent attacks by Apaches and Seris. Recommends another presidio to protect against the Seris. (R. Perez) (1976)

Padre Francisco Ignacio Loaiza died on January 1, 1765. Several padres have stomach ailments. (R. Perez) (1976)

Expediente 92 of temporalidares 325 contains literally hundreds of letters and Memorias many from missions in the north especially those of Sonora, Alta Pimeria and upper Tarahumar areas. Some are simple lists of needs for the missions. A moderate number of acknowledgements of receipt of limosnas are included and these often offer comments on how mission work is progressing, agriculture etc. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Contains prices for- religious articles, cloth, tobacco, staples, condiments, clothing. (R. Perez) (1977)

Report by the administrator of Jesuit hacienda regarding the problems of agriculture, surrounding haciendas, relations with civil authorities and finally problems with Indians. Raiding for animals and stealing crops. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Three padres have died. The author was gravely ill with a stomach ailment. (R. Perez) (1976)

Mentions several priests who are ill. Notes the need of more missionaries in the Tarahumara, mentioning this region's extensive Mineral and plant resources. (R. Perez) (1977)