Concerns release of 100 men from regular army to supplement defense forces of province; notes conditions in field of expeditions; problems associated with adequate forage for horses; consequences of having troops assigned exclusively to presidial duty in new exterior defense zone; and assignment of dragones de Espana as field forces. (J. Williams, March 1987)

Fayni summarizes personal expenditures for remounting cavalry. Writes of use of fine levied against Menchaca for campaign fund. Contains official document from Escorza presenting Menchaca's fine money to campaign fund. Describes condition of drought and lack of pasture have weakened some. Mentions Echeverria's ordination and Gomez Sanudo's death. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Fayni relates formation of company at Chiguagua; Oconor's movement of presidios to Rio Norte in accordance with Croix's plan; attenuation of cavalry mounts from disease and insufficient fodder; decreased ability to oppose Indians due to tiring of men from lack of horses. Cites lack of troop spirit; says that biggest boost to campaign effort would be to obtain sufficient and proper equipment. Mentions Apaches thefts nearby. Virrey writes of campaign situation to Escarraga. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Series of letters from Cancio to viceroy discussing affairs at Santa Rosa presidio (1762) in detail. Discusses formation of cavalleria; number of horses; problems with yerva seca the horses eat; problems had when presidio was without a captain; situation with local Indians -- detailed report, including copy of reports from V. Rodriguez, on encounters with Indians, Indian activities, and Indian supplies and weapons (ff. 185-1920); problems at San Saba and with establishing missions in that area. (S. Fiederlein, 3-20-87)