(R. Davis) (1977)

Asks for the return of 10 soldiers dispatched to San Antonio to aid against Apaches. Notes that the only interaction between that presidio and the Apaches is one of trade. The soldiers could be of great help at San Juan which is being constantly attacked by Tobosos. (R. Perez) (1977)

(M. Bowman) (1979)

Lists all presidios in the Provincias Internas, including- number of officers and troops, wages. Extensive orders for commanders of presidios, dealing with such topics as; conflict of interest, duplication of posts, relationships with Indians (both friendly and hostile), relationships with civil authorities, etc. Price lists for all goods sold to soldiers by the presidios (by region). Extensive legal citation to show justification for these actions. (R. Perez) (1977)

Concerning the founding of the presidio Sacramento. Discusses- agricultural potential of the proposed site, its ability to support a mission, its location in terms of communication with other presidios and a deterrent to enemy communication, and its closeness to reportedly rich Mineral deposits. (R. Perez) (1977)

Report on missions in California. Remarks focus on mission finances, which are based upon revenues from land. He wants the land and cattle considered Obras plas and, therefore, freely accessible. Also, he wants the S.J. to keep control of discovered pearl beds and mines. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Lopez, a lawyer for the Audiencia in Lima, was ordered to Sinaloa to take Rezabal's residencia. The residencia is not included, but Lopez gives his own report on conditions in the area including military situation, economic development, race mixture, racial composition of area. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Military campaign against the Nayaritas including number of casualties on both sides; Indian depredations; letter from Tlascaltec Caciques pledging fealty; lists of Tlascaltec and Chichimec residents in Colotlan, Tochopa, and Santiago; mentions refuge given by Nayarits to escaped slaves; list friendly Nayarit pueblos; lists Spanish citizens contributions to the military campaign. (R. Perez) (1977)

Report on conditions in Nueva Viscaya. It focuses on unrest among Cocoyome. Acoclames and Chizos Indians, but also, includes some description of economic conditions, finances and missionary work. He take S a hard line against the Indians and requests more funds. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Testimony on missionary activity in California. Includes includes a letter from Picolo in it and other testimony that gives insight into early entradas, role in pacific commerce, mission economics, (funding pearl fishing), lack of finances, agriculture, the military, the population, customs. Focuses on Cochimis (Laymora nation) and Mescluets around Loreto. Some detail on Indian life. (J. Grusin) (1976)