Extensive ethnographic information on Indians of Coahuila. Divides them into four major groups (parrialidades). Discusses material culture, architecture, seasonal movements, subsistence patterns, personality (warlike, lazy), and mentions war-related cannibalism. Notes that the Texas Indians in contrast, have government and agriculture. (R. Perez) (1977)

Documents concerning establishment of new presidio, reestablishment of missions abandoned by Franciscans because of lack of military protection, in junta de los Rios area. Mineral riches as well as souls of converted Indians notes as reasons for resettlement, as well as more efficient communication/transportation between Nueva Vizcaya, Coahuila. Lengthy description of major settlements, presidial system of northern frontier provinces. New presidio to have 50 soldiers- 20 from San Bartholome presidio; 15 each from Cerrogordo and Conchos. Major document by marques de Altamira (Mexico, 6/14/1747) detailing proposals (pp.87-110). Also includes diario y derrotero of expedition itself, written by gobernador Rabago y Teran (Monclova, 1/23/1748), noting Flora, fauna, geography, Mineral wealth, Indian groups, water sources, pasturage, etc. (pp.115-46). (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Squadron of soldiers from Coahuila presidio sent to San Antonio presidio to take part in campaign against Apaches. Are attacked by Apaches, who steal their horses and supplies. Soldiers petition gobernador Pruneda to replace what they lost. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Orders a presidio established at the confluence of the Rios Norte and Conchos due to the favorable conditions at that site (including available land, suitability for a settlement, water resources, vegetation, minerals). (R. Perez) (1977)

Detailed and self-contradictory description of a band of Indian outlaws comprised from various naciones. (R. Perez) (197)

Forbids the involuntary use of Indians for personal services in several pueblos where this practice has been reported. Also bans livestock from Indian lands where their crops might be endangered. (R. Perez) (1977)

Orders the establishment of a sales tax in six provinces. Includes rationale for this action. (R. Perez) (1977)

Rivera's recommendations concerning Monclova presidio, including presidial supplies, weapons, salaries, etc. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Accounts of Apache hostilities as told by an Indian held prisoner by them for two years. Also discusses Apaches relationship with other nations. (R. Perez) (1977)

Notes a robbery executed by Tobosos in Nuevo Leon. (R. Perez) (1977)