Jesuits (Expulsion)

(D. Coates) (1980)

An informe of fr. Antonio de los Reyes to the guardian and discreets of the colegio de Santa Cruz de Queretaro describing the missions in the Pimerias and Sonora which had just been placed in charge of the Franciscans, and which formerly were in the hands of the Jesuits. A small map is drawn on the Margin. This informe was sent from the Pueblo de los Santos Reyes de Cucurpe. It is an original document with the autograph of fr. Antonio de los Reyes. (microfilm catalog)

An informe by fr. Mariano Antonio de Buena y Alcalde to the guardian and discreets of the colegio de Santa Cruz de Querataro, giving an account of the newly established missions in the Pimerias, which formerly were in charge of the sagrada compania, (Jesuits). It was written at the mission of San Pedro y San Pablo de Tubutama. This is an original document and bears the autograph of fr. Mariano Antonio de Buena y Alcalde. (microfilm catalog)

Contents- part 1- the expulsion from Sonora and Sinaloa, with various notes on temporal matters, civil government, politics (especially in California). A brief relacion by a Sonoran missionary outlining the Principal events. Part 2- expulsion of the missionaries of the Tarahumara nation. Relacion on the Apaches and efforts made against these and other enemy Indians. Jesuit successes in the new world. (R. Perez) (1977)

Juan Marcelino Pasqual Rivas, Jose Rafael appear before the commandante general saying that their lands and livestock were embargado after the expulsion of the Jesuits, and that Joachin Gomez, mayordomo, has been using the livestock and lands for his own benefit. They say their pueblos are in ruin, the churches are in disrepair and they are accordingly unprepared to repel any invasion. Fray Jose Maria Garrido of the mission de cero cahui says many of the Indians claims are false, and goes on to document his claims. He says that, knowing Indians as well as he does, they are probably in cahoots with Joachin Gomez. (P. Hayes) (1977)

A report from the administrator of ex Jesuit properties in Chihuahua on the condition and brief inventory of several haciendas and Ranchos under his jurisdiction. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Asks advice of viceroy whether same wage system employed by Jesuits on mission properties should be continued. Relates that many Indians had drifted off the haciendas. Vice regal replies that in order not to upset Indians same system should be employed. (D. Deeds) (1977)

An accounting of the gold and silver which was confiscated from the Jesuit colegio in Chiguagua and the upper and Lower Tarahumar missions. Peso value and weights of each individual piece are given. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Categories of data on haciendas of the Former Jesuit colegio of Chiguagua and their mission in the upper and Lower Tarahumar includes- horses, Mares, mules, beef cattle, smaller animals, pigs, corn, and wheat. A final category lists debts of the various entities. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Report from padre Manuel Cartagena, visitador of Topia missions, tells of turnover of missions to secular priest, includes dates of secularization, new priests assigned and places of transfer of Jesuits. Leaving the missions. (D. Deeds) (1977)