Series of letters from Garza Falcon concerning various presidial matters in region, including Texas. Discusses number of troops at different presidios, troubles with Indians (theft, murder), and efforts to punish Indians and defend against them. Oca put in charge of San Sabas. Garza requests that soldiers sent to Bexar be returned to San Sabas to help in defense against Indians. Inventory of supplies and official papers at Sa Sabas. Statement by Oca on affairs at San Sabas. (S. Fiederlein, 4-24-87)

Series of letters and reports concerning Indian prisoners and escape of group of them. Pacheco reports on arrival of Indian prisoners at Saltillo, condition of captivity, number of prisoners, and transfer of women prisoners to Rio Grande presidio as ordered. Also recounts in detail escape of prisoners and attempt to recapture them. Series of reports written by Scribe I name of Pacheco attesting to escape and efforts made to recapture prisoners. Draft letters from viceroy(?) Concerning proper treatment of prisoners and matter of their escape. (S. Fiederlein, 4-20-87)

Forty points of instructions to new presidio commander covering discipline, accounts, importance of good relations with missions and their role of Indian pacification, importance of keeping all foreign ships from entering into commerce with California. Detailed information on construction of houses and towns, establishment of farms, division of land, and native vegetation and terrain. Mentions nuevo reglamento covering departamento de San Blas, antigua California y nuevos establecimientos de San Diego y Monterrey. Limits what is shipping permitted, particularly nao de filipinas and official ships from San Blas. (D.deeds, 1977)(S. Fiederlein, 4-9-87)

Rodriguez reports on Indian crimes and depredations committed in area and discusses how to deal with them. Also discusses his military service, need for salaries to be paid, and death of chaplain and need to replace him. Letters interspersed with notes to Rodriguez by unknown official(S) on issues in letters. Alderete recounts (to Rodriguez) battle with Indians where cabo was injured and discusses actions taken against Indians. Discussion of behavior of different Indian groups (Lipanes and Mescaleros), Indian interaction with Spanish, and Indian trade I weapons with English. (S. Fiederlein, 4-3-87)

Series of letters by capitan Rodriguez to viceroy concerning various presidial affairs -- mission activity, mission Indians, and enemy Indians (ff. 11-13, 16, 18). Responses intermingled with and often interrupting letters. Other topics concern Sesma seeking election as governor of Coahuila, introduction of bulas in province, salaries of soldiers (ff. 20-21), condition of road and climate (ff.4, 23-24). Much discussion on indios barbaros and how to deal with them. Index of documents and letters from 1769 (ff.26-27); describes contents. Information on military campaigns, supplies, number of troops, and participation by mission Indians. Rosters of presidial troops and volunteers, including names, ranks, weapons and supplies (animals) in their possession (ff. 39-43). Rosters divided among troops from presidio of Santa Rosa, Monclova, Pueblo de San Francisco, San Bernardo de la Candela, dragones de Monterrey, Milicianos de Monterrey. List from presidio of Santa Rosa of troops and their weapons (ff 44). Discussion about commercial activities, including that with the English and El Paso del Norte. Letter on ff. 60-61 contains information on several Indian groups and missions, Indian activities (including crimes), conversion to catholicism, and location of some presidios and Parajes. (S. Fiederlein, 2-11-87)

Two priests and Mezieres go to Apostate Jaranames in an unsuccessful attempt to reconvert them. Were found to be very insolent and unreceptive. Account of arms trading among different Indian groups, Ripperda's efforts to get governor of Luisiana involved. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987)

Two priests and Mezieres go to Apostate Jaranames in an unsuccessful attempt to reconvert them. Found to be very insolent. Account of arms trading among different Indian groups and Ripperda's efforts to get governor of Luisiana involved. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987)

Individual reports from Franciscan missions of Alta California for 1795 and 1796. Vary in quality but include statistics on births, deaths, baptisms, marriages, numbers of Indian penitentes in catechism classes, population, numbers of animals, hectares planted, church buildings etc. Excellent data.(D. Deeds, 1977) & (J. M. Johnson, December 1986)

Individual reports from Franciscan missions of Alta California for 1795 and 1796. Vary in quality but include statistics on births, deaths, baptisms, marriages, numbers of Indian penitentes in catechism classes, population, numbers of animals, hectares planted, church buildings etc. Excellent data.(D. Deeds, 1977) & (J. M. Johnson, December 1986)

Antonio de Ozio petitions governor of the peninsula of California that his livestock not be removed from the hacienda without branding of hacienda. Includes a listing of expenses regarding Azogues that have been taken out and assessed from 1753-1773 in the name of the ossios --information requested by teniente Coronel Ignacio de Mena. (J. Hiller, August 1988)