Fayni describes economy of Valle de San Bartholome as based on haciendas, land use, and cattle herds and how San Bartholome supplies Parral and Chiguagua with fruits of harvest. Reports Indian thefts and murders in San Bartholome due to lack of defense. Relates how war has wasted money, broken families, caused misery. Suggests military protection be provided for satellite pueblos of Parral. Oxinaga asserts that even if Oconor's efforts produce good results, if he does not follow orders he should not be paid for his rank. Oxinaga submits letter recounting Apache attacks repelled with limited success due to disadvantage of weapons, horses and provisions. Asks for military protection from Indian raids. Letter signed by many people. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Fayni summarizes personal expenditures for remounting cavalry. Writes of use of fine levied against Menchaca for campaign fund. Contains official document from Escorza presenting Menchaca's fine money to campaign fund. Describes condition of drought and lack of pasture have weakened some. Mentions Echeverria's ordination and Gomez Sanudo's death. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Fayni reports he has mobilized cavalry, sent them to San Bartolome. Mentions severity of food shortage; speaks of money which was forwarded to him for reimbursement of campaign expenses. Mentions Indian thefts; recalls incarceration and transport of Apache to capital. Includes copy of testimony of Estrella concerning incarceration. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Virrey acknowledges Fayni's report of Alamo's activity near Chihuahua; asserts that horses improve efficiency. Has asked Escorza to reimburse Fayni for campaign expense of remounts. Fayni reports success in suppressing Tepehuanes rebellion; but increased Indian activity in north. Trevino pleas for fugitive Indians, asking Fayni to pardon Indians for their coarseness and imperfections. Trevino remarks on adequacy of priest's salaries. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Virrey(?) Responds positively to Fayni's recommendation of Indians wears out men needlessly. Relates unsuccessful rebellion of Tepehuanes. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Virrey(?) says haciendas are able to assist in protection by contributing horses and mules. Mentions copy of letter from Ugarte concerning movement of presidios. expresses intent to intensify campaign and to remount Cuerpo volante. Asks for Fayni's opinion on Bustamante's retirement. Contains campaign details concerning guarding and movement of presidios, unification of force by Oconor. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Mentions that Indians are strongest at San Bartholome, promotes quick action. Mentions previous Inspections by Ruvi; documents of Croix advocating strong presidio line. Remarks that past methods worked to maintain peace. Wishes Oconor success. Virrey declares Fayni to be sufficiently equipped to execute duties. Supports Oconor totally. Urges Fayni to be efficient. Acknowledges receipt of Fayni's recommendation of Villaverde. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Summary of notes of various letters. Concerns payment of expedition expenses from fine levied against Menchaca. Acknowledges receipt of testimony from Fayni concerning weekly mail. Mentions arrest of three Indians Charged with conspiracy against padres. Supports continuation of Andres as junta subalterna. Concerns Croix's placement of Oconor at Chihuahua and authority of lt. Gudino. Acknowledges receipt of campaign report. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Fayni relates formation of company at Chiguagua; Oconor's movement of presidios to Rio Norte in accordance with Croix's plan; attenuation of cavalry mounts from disease and insufficient fodder; decreased ability to oppose Indians due to tiring of men from lack of horses. Cites lack of troop spirit; says that biggest boost to campaign effort would be to obtain sufficient and proper equipment. Mentions Apaches thefts nearby. Virrey writes of campaign situation to Escarraga. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Fayni relates impossibility of remounting cavalry until late June due to water and pasture shortage. Because of delay, Indian hostilities will continue. Mentions Oconor's success in Laguna; remarks that three or four more successes will punish Indians well. Concerns obtainment of cavalry through treasury. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)