Vital Statistics

The letter notifies the crown of the death of bishop Pedro de Ayala, the sending of a book printed in Mexico City to Spain, persons and the general state of affairs in the bishopric of Guadalajara including many facts on the villages north of Guadalajara. Of special interest are distances between villages, populations, biographical data on priests, mining sights and which priest lives there, errection of churches, etc. (G. Miller) (1977)

Summarizes a years worth of Apache depredations. Gives location of conflicts, number of attackers, number of troops (and their station), number of victims (incl. Pimas and Sobaipuris); describes livestock thefts and slaughters; relates instances of kidnapping of children; describes Apache battle technique including stripping naked and painting themselves. (R. Perez) (1977)

Baptismal and marriage statistics for the newly founded Pueblo of San Caietano. In the following format- Gentiles adultos (notes many over the age of 60 and 70 years), children; and number of marriages performed. (R. Perez) (1976)

Detailed account of Apache attacks on Bacadeguatzi, and the subsequent retaliation. Includes- military maneuvers, damages, amount of livestock stolen and killed, number of Apaches killed, number of vecinos wounded and killed, number of vecinos that fled the Pueblo. (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)

Account of the entrada against the Tarahumara in 1649. Gives the number of troops (separated into hombres and indios amigos), number killed on both sides, number of captives, location of battles. Relates the capture of four Tarahumara caciques, and the killing of the two who were responsible for the uprising. (R. Perez) (1977)

Description, population figures (married/widowed/single/ children) missions/visitas San Francisco de Ati, Oquitoa, San Diego de Pitiqui, Nuestra Senora de Populo de Bisanig, Purissima Concepcion de Caborca, Nuestra Senora de los Dolores de Saric, San Xavier del Bac, San Agustin de Tucson, San Jose de Tumacacori, Santiago de Cocospera, San Ignacio de Caburica, Santa Maria Magdalena, San Pedro y Pablo de Tubutama, Santa Teresa. gente de Razon de todas castas in all missions, especially Oquitoa, San Ignacio, Caborca, Tubutama. States missions poorer now than during time Apache attacks because surrounding mines failed, no longer purchase mission produce, livestock. Miners now farmers, ranchers. Missions San Xavier, Cocospera, San Ignacio in debt because of church construction, first two to Tumacacori mission, San Ignacio to Don Jose de los henos (?) Makes various proposals concerning mission policy, including need for missionaries to administer sacraments in Indian languages, especially penance. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Brief, general letters to, from Ugalde concerning military administration; retirements, deaths, replacements or promotions of officers. F.307 concerns death of Vidal de Lorca; F.316 is Echeagaray's service record, he is chosen as interim gobernador of Coahuila; F.333 concerns wages of officers; F.338 concerns prompt pay of trade laborers; F.343 concerns proper show of mourning for death of rey Carlos Tercero. (A. Dean, may 1990)

Brief, general documents concerning regulation of presidios, reorganization of command of several companies, replacement of retired or dead officers, etc. F.293 mentions death of Garisuain. (A. Dean, may 1990)

Series of brief, general documents concerning military retirements, promotions, transfers, deaths, organization, service records. F.189 concerns accusation of misconduct against Tueros in matter of tobacco seed at Vizarron (seems to be tax evasion). F.200 concerns political factions, election of gobernador in Nuevo Leon. F.206 is Ecaymuzquiz' service record. F.211 is Toledo y Oquillas' service record. (A. Dean, may 1990)