Indians (Rebellion)

Several Tarahumara caciques, most notably Corosio of Caurichi, are spreading dissention among their people. It centers around the padres, who they wish to evict. An army of 70 armed Tarahumaras has been roaming around the area of Guadalupe looking for padres to kill (including padre Prado). The Pueblo of Santa Inez has taken up arms to defend their padre and their church. (R. Perez) (1977)

A formal account of the questioning of two Tarahumar chiefs, through an interpreter of their version of an encounter between the Spanish, led by general barrassas and a group of Indians feared to be hostile. (D. Deeds) (1977)

A petition to establish a presidio among the Tepehuanes, due to their tendency to revolt. Also mentions the disgraceful behavior of the Espanoles. (R. Perez) (1976)

Concerns Indian rebels from Belem Pueblo whose leaders meet with Cassimiro de Esparza. They tell him they fled Belem and joined other rebels because of their fear of the capitan of Buenavista presidio. Indians allowed to return to Belem. Their ethnic affiliation not given- probably Yaquis or Pimas Bajos. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Census of Mobas and Nuri. Notes that enemy Seris and Pimas had killed or driven off many vecinos around Nuri. (T. Sheridan) (1978) Spain. (T. Sheridan) (1978)

Detailed account of political factions in Rio Chico. Note of rumor of Indian unrest in Yecora. (R. Perez) (1977)

Informe by captain Rongel of company of Inde seeks promotion to position of Coronel, vacant due to retirement of Blanco. 13-rongel presents resume listing positions held, dates of time and bodies served, campaigns and actions of war involved in. Detailed account (13, 17) of Apache rebellion and insurgents in Juchipila, Tepetlala. Recommendation by Ochoa and other officials for rongels's work in reconquest of Zacatecas and for cleaning Sinaloa of rebels. (J. Hiller, March 1989)

Neve requests that audencia reimburse him for expenses incurred in moving Seris to Mexico City; states that Indians have begun to fall ill due to conditions; briefly explains that Seris in Collera committed crimes such as murder, robbery, otras atrocidades. (L. Kerr, June 1989)

Corvalan informs of economic, political and administrative condition of Sonora after his retirement. Informatin regarding border troops, officials and their obligations, Indian hostilities, and real hacienda. Discussion of military salaries and relation to treasury. Difficulty in reducing rebellious Capitancillos who rob by night. Position of Pagador (mayor Oficial de la Caxa del Rosario) mentioned. Much information regarding economizing of expenses. (J. Hiller, June 1989).

General reports concerning patrols for pirates and contraband (ff. 17-19); detailed report from expedition of Casteneda, notes poor condition of unnamed division encountered (ff.20-21); notice that expedition not needed at border, request they be sent to Nuevo Vizcaya (ff. 22); notice that there is lack of grain to sustain soldiers in Texas, movements of ill people, troops (ff. 23-24); notice of movement of troop from Texas to Nueva Vizcaya (ff. 26). (p. Coyle may 1990)