Correspondence informing virrey of Cuellar's expedition and his success in killing large number of Chafalotes; mention of two alternatives proposed by Cuellar that will facilitate war against Indians; description of success of captain of San Buenaventura in killing of Indians at frontier of Chihuahua. Letter by captain describing in detail the slaughter. Conflict between Barrios and Cuellar, Cuellar informs of state of his troops and asks his representative Barrios for 100 men; Barrios decides not to send men and gives wrong information about his troops-copies of correspondence between Cuellar and Barrios. Later on Barrios decides to help, gives contradictory report of his troops and meets Cuellar to fight against Indians. Discussion of peace with Indians. (M. Vasquez, July 1988)

Documents concerning different matters related to expedition distributed among inhabitants of Nuevas poblaciones to be established in frontiers;mention of Propios and arbitrios (ways and means) of Chihuahua; mention of Vagabonds to be used as soldiers; mention of thanks given for donations for war and of volunteers for this war, also documents predicting cost of such war for one year; mention of auxiliary Indians. (M. Vasquez, June 1988)

Various documents: petition by Cuellar to name his brother ayudante mayor of milicias; mention of donations given by San Bartholome, Santa Barbara, and San Juan Bauptista for war against Indians; documents related to capitan of Zerro Gordo wanting to enlarge his troops with auxiliary Indians and the funds needed for their maintenance; also discussion of differences in responsibilities between frontiers and cities in middle of provincia and discussion of impuesto de alcabala and reduction of ores, especially gold, in Nueva Vizcaya. Cuellar sends gold and silver nuggets to virrey. (M. Vasquez, June 1988)

Concerns order to put troops of Chihuahua under Cuellar's command. Copies of various documents and testimonies concerning cabildo of Chihuahua, formed in 1766 to decide over funds, provisions, and arms for auxiliary Indians and soldiers to fight against Apaches. People in cabildo named by Ayuntamiento of commerce and mines of Chihuahua. Mention of several incidents of Indian depredations, list of volunteers from Julimes to fight against Indians included, also mention of captain de la Cruz of naciones Nortenas to join in campaign against Indians. List of miners and merchants and discussion of bankruptcy of Nueva Vizcaya and of necessity to collect funds not only for war but also for construction of church. Discussion of extra funds to be collected from merchants and miners and from anyone who wishes to donate grain, horses, weapons etc. Cuellar is to collect these donations. Discussion with virrey of formation in batallion. (M. Vasquez, June 1988)

Concerns campaigns against Indian rebels. Military administration. Military promotions. References to Indians attacks. Documents bear little information. (M. Marroquin, August 1988)

Report and diary (diario derrotero), on expedition against Apache Indians made by Leizaola 1771; account on casualties, prisoners and loot is given.

Documents concern an all out military campaign and very well organized raid against Nortenos and Apache Indians. Indian prisoners of the Spaniards play an important role in attacks against the Indian rancherias. Diaries of the campaign give full description of how raids were carried out. Military official in charge of the expedition requests stipends for Indian guides who proved loyal to the Spaniards. Document contains some unrelated information dealing with mission's supplies and military appointments. Brief mention of Indian language interpreters. (M. Marroquin, August 1988)

Series of documents concerning, military campaigns against Indian rebels; stresses difficulties in pursuit and capture of Indians. Report about good performance of Indian Seris as auxiliaries. Arrest warrant against military official. Report on inventory (not included) of eight Franciscan missions in province of Xalisco. New regulations regarding promotion of government officials serving under virreynato. Report on misconduct of Piatos and Apaches and what should be done with prisoners in future. Notice of report sent from Rio Colorado by military official in campaign. Report on possible death of military convoy. Report on unification of governments of provincias of Sonora and Sinaloa. Summary of events with Indian rebels; more security is sought to be approved by viceroy. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Series of documents concerning relief of Sonoran governor by another military official. Report on prisoner held in real Audiencia de Guadalaxara. Report on Apache Indians stealing horses from presidio. Military campaign against Indian thieves; Indian women and children are taken prisoners; scalps are taken too. Letter from viceroy to governor of Sonora confirming his promotion to Colonel. Letter from viceroy inquiring about irregularities on accounting of provinces of Sonora and Nueva Vizcaya. Index of issues addressed to viceroy by the governor of Sonora. Campaign against Pimas organized with Opata Indians. Governor of Sonora thanks viceroy for his promotion to Colonel. Letter from viceroy calling off relief of the Sonora governor by captain Echegarai. Irrigation channel and church building for Indian Seris being constructed. Pearl fishery in Tepoca seashores. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Series of documents concerning, indexes; mail delivery to priest; military official deserted; military official under arrest escapes from jail, later turns himself in; permit to recruit Indian auxiliaries; military appointment to despacho Universal de indias; Indians who drank too much are expected to slow down at end of pitahaya crop which is raw material for their wine and drunkennes; several military officials get promoted; O'Conor, Hugo is promoted to brigadier. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)