Epidemics

Report from Jesuit missions as to number of Indians in each. Indians classified according to age, sex, marital status, ability to work. Also information on those killed by epidemics and those who are not on the missions, but who live nearby. (T. Barnes) (1977)

It seems Diego de Vaen (uaen?), Mercador of Parral, sold Juan Fernandez Sanudo, Vezino of Zacatecas, a female mulatta slave, Nicolasa, age 2,', but a public epidemic of some kind had left her ill, so Juan is protesting the sale. No decision. (R. Davis) (1975)

An account of the geography and inhabitants in the area surrounding and including the new Pueblo, Nuestra Senora del Pilar de bucarli, with numerous specifics on why the new Pueblo will eventually succeed. Vidais lost nearly 100 men during the last epidemic. Carancaguas speak Spanish. (G. Miller) (1977)

Refers to the extent of an epidemic such that the padre has to do all the household chores in addition to caring for the sick and burying the dead. Reference is also made to harassment by the Seris on one Side and by the Apaches on the other. (R. Perez) (1977)

Describes the symptoms of an epidemic that has caused many deaths. most die frenetically or like rabid ones. Asks that copale de California be sent as a remedy. (R. Perez) (1977)

Census data on the mision de Matape and its Pueblo de visita, Nacori. Reference is made to the reduction in population due to an epidemic, famine and enemy attacks. (R. Perez) (1976)

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)

Describes Och's recovery at Guasabas, his replacement at Baseraca, and the choices given him for a new assignment. Notes that the Indians at Baseraca are also ill and that there is a general need for more missionaries. (R. Perez) (1977)

The Seris have killed 9 soldiers, and are taking over more land each day. The military is hampered in attacking them at Cerro Prieto due to an epidemic of smallpox. Och has fled from Baseraca to Opotu, and the latter Pueblo now contains more than 70 people. (R. Perez) (1977)

Gives population figures for the three pueblos under his administration. Describes their location. Mentions epidemics. Mentions gold deposits discovered near Bacoachi, of such magnitude that he fears the effects of a massive influx of Spaniards. Attributes several deaths to the Apaches. Notes that they are in danger of losing the province due to military inaction. Discusses the placement of new missions among various Indian groups, as well as the successes of established ones. (R. Perez) (1977)