Notes preparations captains of 3 northern Sonora presidios for Apache campaigns. States these garrisons should be reinforced with Opatas, not soldiers from Pitic, Buenavista, because of Indian unrest western Sonora. Mentions controversy with captain of Tubac (Anza) over use Pimas Saric, San Ignacio in campaign. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

After Urrea informs him that Cueras, followers intend to attack various Seri, Pima rancherias. Bellido calls Seri leaders Crisanto, Jose Antonio, Francisco, who send messenger to Seris Tiburon. Given horses, supplies, Seris kill Cueras, all followers except one Boy, Cueras's daughter, between Tiburon, Zenoaje. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Notes victory reduced Seris, Seri Gentiles from Tiburon Island over Pima Rancheria of rebel Cueras as proof of loyalty to Spaniards. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Discusses Sonora's Indian problems. Asks that second compania volante be provisioned to continue war against Apaches. Notes constant problem runaway Indians taking refuge in mountains to enjoy depraved and licentious customs. Mentions Indians' inconstancy, probability new uprising will include nearly all the Pimas Bajos, many of the (Pimas) Altos, and perhaps some from other nations. Describes ease Indians moved to rebel. States roots trouble still in mountains, including Seri chief Marcos, Suaqui Rancheria. Since Suaquis, Sebubapas, especially Seris, plant very little. Pessimistic about permanent reduction Indians, even with rations. Proposes to send all conquered males over twelve to Havana, women, children to California. Cerro Prieto mountains noted as stronghold. If such policy carried out, infantry could retire to Altar, presidio, first compania volante reform. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Relays Buenavista presidio commandant Lumbrera's warning impending rebellion of Yaquis Allied with Pimas. States Pimas Altos Caborca mission acting in bad faith, waiting for chance to return to old way of life. Such unrest hinders war against Apaches, because Pimas Altos best auxiliary troops. Despite need to campaign against Apaches, feels Altar presidio must be maintained full strength to observe restless Pimas, guard Cieneguilla placers. Apparently no manpower to spare from Pitic, Buenavista presidios, because of necessity guarding port Guaymas (20 man detachment there). Fusileros de Montana not mounted, compania volante reforming. Sonoran forces evidently occupied entirely with internal matters, unable to assist Apache campaign. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Series of documents primarily of civil-military nature. Main frontier settlers with mobile presidios; reorganization of presidios, including military salaries, Inspections, duties; Hiaqui crops; transportation of mules to California by the Paquebot la Concepcion. (J. M. Johnson, March 1988)

Crespo discusses plans for and purposes of second overland expedition to Monte rey (to be led by Anza). Gives numbers of soldiers and settlers to make trip. Reports on visit by Palma and his wishes to establish missions in Juma lands. Discusses status of relations with Jumas and other Indians in region of Gila-Colorado confluence and what this means for expedition. (S. Fiederlein, may 1987)

Fueros discusses status of Placeres at Cieneguilla and problems with hostile Indians causing people not to want to live there. Recounts in detail attacks on mercaderes at nearby Paraje and on men grazing horses and mules (which were stolen). Fears united uprising of Indians and recommends removal of certain Indian groups. Draft letters from viceroy(?) Interspersed with letters. Fueros sends to real Caxa de los Alamos shipments of gold for royal fifth; relaciones for shipments included. Reports on status of production from Placeres and Indian workers. Fueros mentions visit to Altar to See Oconor who was there inspecting troops. Letter from Crespo to viceroy concerning troubles Indians causing in region. Military efforts to defend against Indians and punish them discussed. Fueros named capitan de infanteria. (S. Fiederlein, may 1987)

Fueros reports on mining operations at Cieneguilla and actions of Indians of region. Comments on how more tranquil since arrival of partida of troops. Reports on surrender of groups of Seris. cabecilla and his band still holding out. Discusses output of new Placeres, his attempt at inspiring workers to extract More, problem with Placeres being distant from him. Also mentions continuing problems with Apaches and suspension of monthly campaigns against them. Describes Indians clearing asequias to irrigate crops. Tiburones and Tepocas living in peace, planting their crops, and defending against Apaches. (S. Fiederlein, 5-6-87)

Fueros reports on status of placer mining operations and problems caused by Indian depredations. Draft responses from viceroy(?) Intermingled with letters. Discusses theft of mules and horses, problems with transporting supplies, military administrative affairs, problems Indian attacks causing for workers at placers, diminishing returns from placers. Series of declarations and report by Fueros recounting details of Indian attack on Mule train carrying food supplies. In draft letter problems Indians causing for comerciantes and workers noted and more men sent to help in defense. arrieros Mexicanos mentioned. (S. Fiederlein, 5-5-87)