Indians (Rebellion)

Series of letters by Napoli over 4 year period. Mostly concern state of his health and religious matters. Napoli does note that after Yaqui River goes down, shrimp fishing begins and Indians apparently do little but catch fish spawning in River. (rahum, October 2, 1737). In same letter, Napoli finds himself without foodstuffs or seeds of gaube, y avas y lanteja (guabe?, jabas, lentils). Mentions uprising of California Indians (Californios). In letter of October 2, 1739, discusses growing unrest among Yaquis, especially those in Huiribis and Potam, who andan con las Armas en Manos. mentions detainment of Muni and Bernabe, two Yaqui leaders. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Refers to Avendano's illness. Argues against an unnamed priest going to Onabas. States that the Pimeria Alta is in a state of unrest and revolt. (R. Perez) (1977)

Concerns damage done by attacks of los Enemigos barbaros (presumably Apaches) to province of Sonora and of the need for Tapisques (harvest workers?). States presidial capitan unable to protect inhabitants, punish enemies or provide escorts because of shortage of arms and manpower. says if labor shortage persists, Yaquis could be hired to harvest crops. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Describes padre Gutierres' illness and the manner with which it was dealt. Mentions a campaign against the Apaches. Brief mentions of mission supplies. (R. Perez) (1977)

Relates events of 1691 in which Indians from Tecora and Comicari rebelled at working in the mines and other abuses and burned the mission. Padre sees parrallel some 12 years later in Conicari in which Indians are involved in a land dispute with a local Spaniard. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Notes that the Pimas are peaceful even though a company of soldiers has entered their territory. Padre de Burgos is suspicious. The Jocomes and Janos are on the verge of rebellion. (R. Perez) (1977)

Detailed account of the Pima attack on Caborca where padre Saeta and 4 others were killed. Description of the first retaliatory entrada including number of troops and indios Amigos. Descriptions of preparations for a second entrada including friendly Tepoques and Seris. This entrada will also be against the Jocomes and Janos. (R. Perez) (1977)

Gives specific details of the Tarahumara revolt, including locations, number of deaths, description of mutilation of corpses. Details evacuation of several pueblos, and defense strategies. (R. Perez) (1977)

Informing that the Tarahumaras of Naguerachic have revolted, killing padre Ortis, Urias and Fontes. (R. Perez) (1977)

Statements noting presence, general location of gentile Indians (See 201) near Bacerac, Bavispe and Huachinera. States these Indians rebelling at present time. (T. Sheridan) (1978)