Cattle (Mission Inventory)

Discusses state of Sonoran missions, describing Former abuses of Jesuits, stating that, los pueblos de las missions... Estan formados y dispuestos contra toda politica racional, y sociedad civil. notes Indian hostilities, especially severe in upper San Miguel, Sonora drainages. Claims hostilities responsible for depopulation of prosperous mining community of Saracache north of Cucurpe. Discusses abuses of Indian land by Spaniards and their livestock, stating that Indian in Cucurpe who beat animal eating his crops sentenced to 50 lashes. Notes spread of disease (viruelas, Sarampion) to gentile Indians of Rios Gila and Colorado. Discusses Garces' entradas to Rio Colorado. Proposes plans for new Indian reducciones, arguing that communal labor must be enforced and Indians must not be allowed to live without guidance of civil-religious authorities. Discusses problem of vagabond gente de Razon, arguing that they should be forced to settle down. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

Concerns selling of goods that belonged to expelled Jesuits in three-River region of Sonora. Special attention given to selling of livestock and horses by Eusebio Bentura Belena. Funds gained by sale were to be sent to the places or real where they would be most useful. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Discusses plans for campaign against Apaches and need for Indian auxiliaries de las naciones fronterisas. Thanks Jesuits for their contribution of cattle, corn to expedition. Mentions Yaqui revolt and invasion of Tiburon Island. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

Ortiz discusses his problems with the Indians of his mission, including livestock thefts. Ymaz notes that Ortiz accused of beating an Indian, causing his death. (R. Mendoza) (1979)

Concerns donation of hacienda of San Pedro de Ybarra to Jesuits for support of California missions. Hacienda- extent, livestock, etc. Described. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

These reports vary considerably in quality and include the following types of information- census data, church buildings and equipment. Inventories of animals and agriculture, founding dates etc. (D. Deeds) (1976)

A report on a visit to all the missions of the upper Tarahumara gives observations on church buildings, agriculture, number of families, animals and other things of note. (D. Deeds) (1976)

A description of the 15 rancherias of the mission of Santiago del Refugio including number of families, agriculture and geographical locations. (D. Deeds) (1976)