Indians (Conversion)

Reports to the king that, since 1713, 11 pueblos have been reduced, and a great number of Indians converted, in the area of the confluence of the Rio del Norte. Six missions have been founded. Notes that the lands are fertile, the people docile, wanting very much to become christians. (R. Perez) (1977)

Discussion of Mendiola's and Solchaga's work among indios nayoritas, including the Indians religiosity. Bishop requests power to supervise the work. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Report on the status of missionary activity in Nayarit. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Report on the bishop of Durango's visita. Includes remarks on commerce, roads, population, relations with Indians, conversion efforts religiosity of the converts. Conditions in missions, education of Indians, crops, food, problems with mulatos and mestizos, mining, herbal medicine, presidios. Includes distances between towns and the route followed. Ends with updated summary of conditions. (J. Grusin) (1976)

This royal advisory on Nueva Leon provides information on the religiosity of the Indian converts, relations with encomenderos and Indian habits. Old traditions and problems with Spaniards council recommend reforms to correct the situation. (J. Grusin) (1976)

General orders on condition of Indians and religious affairs in Nueva Vizcaya and California. King very supportive of Jesuits. (T. Barnes) (1979)

King recognizes work of Salvatierra and Kino and authorizes money for their work in Baja California. (T. Barnes) (1979)

Remarks on first five years of the spiritual conquest of California. Reviews achievements, expenses, individual efforts. Asks for aid. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Remarks on the problems of evangelizing the California islands and Salvatierra's and Piccolo's efforts to work there. Some physical description. Includes another memorial on same subject written in 1703, which reports considerable progress in missionary work. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Royal report on missionary activities on the frontier. (J. Grusin) (1976)