A Series of letters between Vaamonde and the virrey out an execution when in his area there was no official execution by using a Former Negro slave to perform the execution, orders for Vaamonde to travel to Punto de Lamparos, decree prohibiting Indians from leaving their homes unless they have necessary papers from district judge, parrish priest, or minister of documents, Vaamonde's deteriorating health during trip to Punto de lamparaos and subsequent rehabilitation in saltilo, compliance with an order to determine status of any peace initiatives with Indians of the area, the terms of any peace agreements and manner in which Indians have abided by said agreements, complying with order to make Nava inspector in addition to his current rank as comandante general and brigadier. (O. Velez, November 1988)

Series of documents dealing with the pacification of the Mescalero Apaches. Discussion of methods to assist them in sedentary agricultural life, and Apaches complain they like to move around in their hunting and gathering ways of life. There is also discussion of restricting Indian movements by requiring travel permits. there is also discussion of the revolt of some Mimbrenos and Mescaleros in which some soldiers were killed; Ugarte mobilizes his troops and some Indian auxiliaries in attempt to control rebel Indians. In some letters there is also discussion of fomenting animosity between the different Indian groups so they can be better controlled. (J. Tapia, September, 1987)

(D. Marksz, July 1987)

Summary of various letters: 1 - Concerns friendship with naciones del norte. 2 - Refers to Comanche raids, killing of people, and stealing of horses. 3 - Describes unsuccessful campaign against Comanches. 4 - Asks how to deal with peace treaty promised to naciones del norte. 5 - Questions motives for treating groups as enemies that have been promised peace. 6 - Explanations for not following comandante inspector's orders to transfer sick families from Lobanillo because of dangers presented by Indians. 7 - Describes capture of one Comanche group and unsuccessful campaign against another. (M. Vasquez, March 1988)

Discusses distribution of goods for hunting among Indians. Forbids use of alcohol by Indians. Mentions Quindre's charge of correspondence between Bexar and Luisiana. Forbids entrance of French, Spanish, blacks, and Indians without passports to places under Quindre's charge. Also forbids entrance to Indians from missions of propagandafide. Mentions Comanche raids and hostilities. Mentions purchase of horses and mules. (M. Vasquez, February 1988)

Discusses failure of peace treaty promised by Bucareli to inhabitants of Coahuila. Friendship with naciones del Norte has proven to be fraudulent, their entrance to Coahuila must be avoided or better solution must be found. Also discusses possible warfare with inhabitants of new presidios and conflict between Comanches and Lipanes over stolen horses. Description of murder of Vecino and soldier by either Comanches, Apaches, or Tancaoues. Also unsuccessful campaigns against these Indians by a Sergeant. Also refers to harm done by Taranames, Taouacanes, Tancaoues, etc. And doubtful conversion of Taranames. (M. Vasquez, January 1988)

Lopez y Padilla argues for reduction of military presence in Nayarit based on passivity of native inhabitants. Describes concentration of Indians into three pueblos by Jesuits, with further security provided by restrictions on travel and possession of weapons. Argues that danger to missionaries minimal due to presence of Milicia at nearby silver mine and the fact that entire area is surrounded by Spanish settlements. (A. Tukey, July 1988)

Documents concern meeting by Nayarit Indians in home of Valdes y Gamboa in which plans were made to March to Mexico City to demand audience with viceroy for removal of Spanish troops and missionaries and restoration of losses incurred by conquest of Nayarit. Plan revealed through Indian Spy. Includes frequent incidental references to smallpox. (A. Tukey, July 1988)

Discourse from Lumbreras, commandant of presidio San Carlos de Buenavista to marques de Croix concerning mistreatment of Indians at hands of fray Francisco Cordon. In his letter, Lumbreras complains that Indians of his jurisdiction cannot tend their fields due to labor required of them by fray Cordon in construction of mission church. Such punishment is appropriate, how and by whom it is to be meted out; travel restrictions for Indians; relationship between military authority (comandante presidial) and Indian civil authority (gobernador y Alcalde) at Buenavista. Also included are Cordon's reply to these accusations, and virrey's subsequent response. (J. H. Ochs, July 1987)

4 Seris led Crisanto destined for Mexico. Second document grants passports to Indians as well as Teran and Olias for journey. (T. Sheridan, 1980)