Proceedings against governor Angel de Martos y Navarrete for dealing in contraband- includes list of that merchandise confiscated. (R. Davis) (1979)

Proceedings concerning various illegal shipments of tobacco and hides from Natchitoches into French Louisiana. (R. Davis) (1979)

Discusses Former governor Barrios y Jauregui's illegal trade with Indians, and Indian prisoners of both sexes that were taken at Nachitoches. The prisoners were later ordered to be returned to their village. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Series of autos about accusations that St. Denis is selling rifles and other supplies to Orcoquisas. Also mentions French explorations in Texas. Discusses trading done by Barrios Jauregui with Indians. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Concerns two different topics. 1) apprehension and punishment of Frenchmen entering New Spain. Came to trade with the Indians and taken prisoner by Spanish. Their goods confiscated, some were sent to Mexico City and others imprisoned in los Adaes. 2) formation of a mission at mouth of trinity River. Comments are given on available natural resources for building of mission, the Indians of the region, and the necessary Spanish to people the settlement, most of latter coming from los Adaes. The threat of French encroachment is used to emphasize importance of new mission. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Blancpain was arrested for trading in Spanish territory. Spaniards interested in determining whether he has connections with the French government. Blancpain denies he acted in official capacity for the French gov't Blancpain states he has a store in Nachitos and has traded only with the Atacapa Indians, and not the Vidais Atacapas extend from trinity River to Cheti lagoon. He says they are very numerous and have many rancherias. Included is list of good taken with Blancpain by the Spaniards, some of which are armaments of war. (M. Bowman) (1979)

For the good of citizens of San Fernando, Barrios y Jaurigue has ordered that 1) all property owners apply for new titles; 2) discontinuance of the labor for corn; 3) discontinuance of trade between the Indians and the governor and soldiers. The citizens desire to repeal these acts, showing that the acts are beneficial to the town. Some information on crops grown. Shows relationships between various sectors of town. Includes copy of original order. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Though main concern centers on relocation of French fort into Spanish territory, other types of French encroachments are also detailed- 1) commerce between Spanish presidial soldiers and French in Louisiana-French clothes for Spanish meat, silver and other goods. 2) arrival of troops in new Orleans. 3) French trade with Indians in Spanish territory of Texas, especially in materials of war; also intention to trade with New Mexico Indians. 4) increasing contact between Spaniards and French in general. Recommends- 1) reports submitted proving location of French in Texas. 2) vigilance against-illicit trade. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Series of documents on the French threat in Texas. expresses concern of the influx of Frenchmen who come to fortify and reinforce their existing settlements, especially Nachitos. Also discusses the illicit trade between Spanish soldiers and Frenchmen especially commodities not easily provided by the Spanish, such as wine. Offers suggestions to remedy the threatening situation. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Informe on state of affairs of presidios and missions in Texas. Recommends removal of capital from los Adays to Bejar and its cost. Includes brief geographical description of the area, and discusses industries carried on at misions, Indian hunting, and agriculture. (R. Graham) (1979)