Indians (Mistreatment)

Discusses long delays legal process, frustrating to Indians. Mentions mysterious Quiroz. Encourages Napoli to visit Yaqui pueblos often to preach to, pacify Indians, thereby demonstating that prime movers disturbances Spaniards. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Discusses possible courses action if Juez comisario Flores decides in favor Yaqui governors el Muni, Bernabe. Encourages Napoli to help poor Indians, visiting pueblos often, preaching to them in Spanish, Yaqui, in order to avoid reproach. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Notifies Napoli he (Garcia) Charged with restoring peace to Yaqui area. Orders Napoli to answer complaints by Yaqui governors of Huirivis (Bernabe) and Rahum (Juan Ignacio Bacamea) that Napoli had deposed them. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Expresses concern over perturbations along Rio Yaqui. Believes sedition of higher origin than Indians. Warns of Jesuits' many enemies. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

(E. Klien) (1978)

King wants viceroy to keep better watch on activities of the Jesuits in California- states that sometimes the reduction of Indian tribes causes unnecessary damage to Indians. Wants viceroy to gather geographic information about California coast and protect commerce in Californias. Gives some description of Indian groups in Californias- ie. pobres or docil nothing specific. (D. Miller) (1978)

Testimony taken by Juez visitador Rafael Rodriguez Gallardo from some 100 Pima, Mayo and Yaqui Indians who were forced to work in various projects around the presidio of San Pedro de la conquista against their will. Soldiers and others familiar with the case are also interviewed concerning the Indians and their treatment, working conditions, punishments, torture, pay etc. Are described. Lists of some 80 Indian prisoners and their respective pueblos and tribes are included. Excellent ethnographic material. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Brief review 1751 Pima rebellion, including leadership Luis, martyrdom frs. Rhuen, Tello. States one motive revolt revenge against Vecino Guevavi, other motives rumors that Rhuen had killed Indian Boy with a stick, Tello had whipped/imprisoned Indian woman, where she died. Believes real reason revolt Luis' arrogance, however. States Indians never punished. Indication serious civil-religious conflict between Parilla, Jesuits. Critical Parilla in general. Praises Jesuit conduct, exonerates missionaries from blame for revolt. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Continuation of investigation into Pima revolt. Of interest are testimonies by- capitan Tel (defends padres); Bustamente (eyewitness at Tubutama); de la Cruz (eyewitness at Tubutama); lt. Escalante (descriptions of campaigns against Pimas, discounts claims that the padres were at fault, gives some general ethnographic information); Vildosola (eyewitness at San Luis Valley and Sonoita); Cazares (eyewitness at Guevavi); and Calbo (a good, eyewitness account of the initial events at Saric. (R. Perez) (1977)

Reiterates two major causes rebellion-(1) presence Mulattos, Coyotes, Lobos Indian pueblos; 2) mistreatment by missionaries. Grants pardon to rebels willing to return to pueblos. Instructs Spanish officials to carry out wishes, missionaries to treat Indians gently and not meddle in civil affairs. (T. Sheridan) (1976)