Population

Listing of communicants, baptisms, marriages an burials between 1751 until 1757. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Besides an elaborate count of families, baptisms and burials this memoria paints a picture of the difficulties of the mission- attacks from hostile Indians, great distances between a dispersed population. Poverty of agriculture etc. Despite these progress on the church and instruction is being made but suggest another mission be formed and the rancherias redistributed. (D. Deeds) (1976)

These reports vary considerably in quality and include the following types of information- census data, church buildings and equipment. Inventories of animals and agriculture, founding dates etc. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Neuman notes decline of presidios due to shortage of soldiers but doesn't feel there is risk of a new uprising in the region. Discusses Carichic church and notes that more than 1000 pesos of silver stolen 2 years ago. Mentions need for corn to feed Indians. States that more than 700 families inhabit four pueblos of his mission. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

A report on a visit to all the missions of the upper Tarahumara gives observations on church buildings, agriculture, number of families, animals and other things of note. (D. Deeds) (1976)

A report of a visit ot the numerous missions and respective pueblos of the upper Tarahumar area. Makes brief comments of the state and accoutrements of church and mission houses, census and catechism of Indians, figures on supporting farms and ranches, and gives good description of the most beautiful church of the province. (D. Deeds) (1976)

A Series of documents concerning a Spanish/French border dispute over the Rio Colorado (Rio Roxo). The French had moved the presidio de Nachitos across the River into what the Spanish claimed as their territory. The Spanish also suspected (and had evidence of) the French trading with Indians in Spanish territory; the Indians had become loyal to the French as a result. Contains info. On presidio organization and strength. Also, population figures for some Indian villages are given. Lists goods and their quality involved in French/Indian trade. Also contains charges against Pedro del Barrio of ilicit commerce with the French. (P. Hayes) (1978)

Reports on physical conditions of various Indian groups- agricultural conditions, spiritual state, population. Also contains geographic information on west coast of Mexico and California coast. Mentions pearl fishing. (D. Miller) (1978)

Gives demographic figures for some rancherias; also offers information on agriculture (mentions Trigo, maiz, mescale, Limon, Naranja, etc); Indian religion; Indian living conditions; and general geographic description of the northern California area. The attached statements concern the reduction activities of Salvatierra in California. (D. Miller) (1978)

Introductory letter and report on expedition made by teniente Bernal and a company of twenty soldiers from Corodeguachi, Sonora into the Pimeria as far as the Gila. Gives descriptions (brief) of- encounters with Indian groups, requests of Indians for missionaries, populations of the various rancherias or Parajes, agricultural crops grown, missionary work of padre Kino, and brief descriptions of landscapes. (J. Erbe) (1978)