Political

Discusses the politics of naming a new captain for the area and talks about agricultural progress. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Makes recommendations for recombining various pueblos under the jurisdiction of different missions. Discusses Rapicani's dispute with civil authorities concerning his refusal to allow mission Indians to accompany military campaigns. Also discusses reassignment of Villarroya, who was transferred due to Och's illness. (R. Perez) (1977)

Doesn't deal with the deaths mentioned in the title, but rather with a dispute between Rapicani and civil and military authorities concerning Rapicani's refusal to allow mission Indians to accompany a campaign against rebel Seris and Pimas. (R. Perez) (1977)

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

Discusses missionization plans for the Sobaipuris. Includes references to political considerations, placement of presidios. Mentions that the Indians of Chinapa plant their fields at a place called Setaveratzi. Gives some distances between settlements. Recommends moving some people from Chinapa to Setaveratzi as a better defense against Apaches. (R. Perez) (1977)

The missions and provinces of Sonora and Sinaloa are being accosted and almost destroyed by the Seris and Apaches. Tarahumara and San Miguel attacked. Lack of adequate response on the part of the military. (R. Perez) (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)

Petition before the royal Audiencia of Mexico by the Jesuit procurador of California that jurisdictions be restrained from charging illegal fees for the Passage of sheep from a hacienda owned by the order, also requests that sheperds be allowed to bear arms. Precedents considered and opinions offered by various members of the audiencias. Retroactivity denied but civil jurisdictions in California ordered to cease illegal levy under penalty of fine. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Report from padre Manuel Cartagena, visitador of Topia missions, tells of turnover of missions to secular priest, includes dates of secularization, new priests assigned and places of transfer of Jesuits. Leaving the missions. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Provincial writing to his procurador to prepare an accurate list of the active missions and their personnel so that the royal stipends can be requested on a sound Basis a situation which did not always exist in the past. Apparently royal officials were placing pressure to receive this list. Mention is made of the secularization effort of the 22 Sinaloa missions attached are the complete lists as requested. With names of all personnel and missions and an explanation of the method used to catalogue the missions and difficulties inherent in the same. (D. Deeds) (1977)