Muniz reviews information concerning Apache peace proposals, cautions Tapia not to trust Apaches, lays down 4 major conditions Apaches must accept if peace to be arranged- 1) return of all prisoners; 2) return of all stolen livestock; 3) no communication with Apaches hostile to Spaniards; 4) transfer of any Gileno Apaches accused of stealing livestock, Murdering espanol, mestizo, Castizo, o mulato to Spanish authorities. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

One old Apache sent by Apache leader pataneju, 2 Apaches selling Mescal associated with Apache leader el Surdo, reiterate Apache desire for peace and state el Surdo himself traveling thru Apacheria, visiting inhabitants of Sierras Hacha, Florida, Mimbres, Cobre, Blanca, and Rio del Paso del Norte arguing for end to hostilities. el Surdo however can't assure truce between Spaniards, yndios chiricahuo (Chiricahua Apaches), because Chiricahuas Surdo's enemigos declarados. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Rubio's instructions concerning Gileno Apache peace proposals. Informs Munoz to proceed with steadiness, caution and to tell Apaches peace will be accepted only under following conditions- 1) Apaches surrender all prisoners; 2) return all stolen livestock; 3) break off communication with enemies of crown; 4) allow all future Apaches accused of stealing livestock or killing espanol, mestizo, Castizo o mulato to be punished by Spanish authorities. If such conditions met, peaceful Apaches will receive protection from enemies and missionaries, if they want them. If not, they will be left to vivir a su modo. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Describes Apache attack on Janos. Spanish pursuit, Apache suit for peace. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Documents concerning affairs of San Buenaventura presidio, including Apache hostilities in Vicinity of Chihuahua, Valle de San Bartholome, peace proposals from Apache groups in Sierras Escondida, Capulin, Corral de Piedra, desertion of 2 San Buenaventura soldiers, who left horseherd unguarded, stole 2 horses apiece. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Apache woman, age 35, testifies thru soldier- interpreter Gonzalez that Mimbres Apache leaders Nantaneju, Pachatiju and el Surdo were keeping peace and had sent Messages to Apaches in Rio del Norte, Sierra Blanca, Sierra Chiricagui, and Sierra Hacha (Acha) to keep peace as well. Mimbres Apaches presently camped at Sierra de la Boca to hazer mescal. Slightly different copy of letter, same date, pp. 195-196. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

O'conor tells Peru, Gil to send 3 plazas of captured Apache Indians to Chihuahua. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Carrying out orders of vieery Bucareli and junta de guerra held the previous year, O'Conor orders capitanes of Cerrogordo, Guajuquilla, Julimes, San Buenaventura, Janos, and El Paso, and company stationed in Villa de Chiguagua to mount a sustained, coordinated campaign against Apaches. Territory each presidial squadron is to cover id delineated. Squadrons from each presidio to be in field at all times. Standing orders to attack any Apache force under 100 warriors. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Concerns proposed expedition to Cerro Prieto to attack Seri, Pima rebels there. Corbalan describes Cerro Prieto, noting its rugged terrain, and many thickets (malezas) impeding movement. States Seris, Pimas live in canyons there. Vividly describes hardships such a military campaign would entail, especially for european soldiers unaccustomed to desert. Indian guerrilla tactics. Notes need for 200 soldiers- 100 dragones, 100 Infanteria, 300 Opata auxiliaries, 200 Yaqui auxiliaries. Opatas called muy fiel, and los mejores Guerreros despues de los Jovas. Yaquis to serve primarily as laborers. Feels 150 soldiers can be secured from six Sonora presidios, especially those of Altar, Buenavista and San Miguel, since Fronteras, Tubac, Terrenate have to guard against Apache. Total expedition to consist of 1050 men- 550 Spaniards (200 infantry, the rest cavalry, including 200 Milicianos), 300 Indian auxiliaries. Soldiers cautioned to treat Indian auxiliaries well. 200 men to be sent in Canoas to Tiburon to cut off rebel retreat, rest of troops to surround, penetrate Cerro Prieto. Discusses procurement of food supplies, other necessities. Describes problem of finding enough ships to bring troops from Matanchel, Acapulco to Guaymas. States pearl boats may be used, but no saber con puntualidad el numero de los sugetos que hacen Este trafico. describes benefits- both material, spiritual, to be gained from Seri, Pima reduccion. Excellent overview of preparations for military campaign. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Autos de guerra against Apaches located in the Chiricahua mountains, specifying number of soldiers sent from fronteras and Sinaloa, and number of auxiliary Opatas and Pimas Altos. Also refers to other areas where military action is needed, including protection of Sedelmayr's entrada to the Gila and Colorado rivers. (R. Perez) (1977)