Documents concerning correspondence between Cancio and viceroy concerning plans and campaigns against rebels in Cerro Prieto with detailed accounts. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Letters from Cancio to viceroy and other officials regarding military appointments; financial problems in mantaining presidio due to lack of funds and credit. Behavior of Indians under new religious missionaries; supplies to maintain Indians under control to learn Christian faith. Movement of troops under Cancio. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

(A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Letter from Cancio to viceroy relating attack from rebels with details of battle and plans for future attack against such rebels utilizing dragones, presidiarios in united effort. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

(A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Letters from Cancio to viceroy regarding movement of troops by sea and land for expedition to Sonora and California in preparation of attack on Cerro Prieto to pacify groups of rebel Indians. Cancio thanks viceroy for affirmation as capitan under protection of crown with full salary and honors. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Letters from Cancio to viceroy regarding exploration of site and harbors in Guaymas to establish best location to erect port and barracks for military personnel. Cancio accompanied by governor. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Letters from Cancio to viceroy in regard to changes of military units to better combat Indians. Letters describing occurrences during military campaign carried out by Cancio to pacify peoples of province. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Letter from Cancio to viceroy regarding horses stolen by Indians while military personnel in bivouac were sleeping. Military personnel guilty of undisciplined acts. Cancio feels perpetrators were Subvapas rather than Huaquis or Pimas. Cancio informs of sending different groups to protect haciendas and pueblos as Indians also stole many mules in raid. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Letter from Cancio to viceroy relating attacks by unified groups against presidios and settlements in which Indians killed three Spaniards, kidnapped two children. Cancio describes futility of following trail to rescue children twenty four hours later. Due to lack of military personnel, distances from presidios to settlements or towns, he implies that rather than military reduccion, matter should be handled by peaceful means. Relates preparation of troops to unite with military personnel from other presidios to attack Cerro Prieto. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)