Series of letters from Cancio to viceroy discussing affairs at Santa Rosa presidio (1762) in detail. Discusses formation of cavalleria; number of horses; problems with yerva seca the horses eat; problems had when presidio was without a captain; situation with local Indians -- detailed report, including copy of reports from V. Rodriguez, on encounters with Indians, Indian activities, and Indian supplies and weapons (ff. 185-1920); problems at San Saba and with establishing missions in that area. (S. Fiederlein, 3-20-87)

Cancio recommends to viceroy persons for positions of capitan,teniente, and Alferez in cavalleria miliciana he established at Monclova. Appointments made by officials in Mexico and notification sent to Cancio. Further list of personnel for cavalleria on F. 166. More on this matter on ff. 169, 170. Other correspondence from official (identity unknown) in Mexico to Cancio concerning administrative affairs, including pertrechos de guerra, reduccion de los indios Apaches, military campaigns against Indians, military regulations, auditor de la guerra, transfer of Barrios and Cancio, illegal commerce, wrongdoing by Barrios, and construction of carcel. Detailed draft(?) Letter to Cancio concerning Indian activities in Coahuila, desire for peace of some Indians, troops available to deal with Indian threat -- orders and plans for action, and attacks by Tejas and Cumanchas against Apaches. (S. Fiederlein, 3-5-87)

Series of letters by capitan Rodriguez to viceroy concerning various presidial affairs -- mission activity, mission Indians, and enemy Indians (ff. 11-13, 16, 18). Responses intermingled with and often interrupting letters. Other topics concern Sesma seeking election as governor of Coahuila, introduction of bulas in province, salaries of soldiers (ff. 20-21), condition of road and climate (ff.4, 23-24). Much discussion on indios barbaros and how to deal with them. Index of documents and letters from 1769 (ff.26-27); describes contents. Information on military campaigns, supplies, number of troops, and participation by mission Indians. Rosters of presidial troops and volunteers, including names, ranks, weapons and supplies (animals) in their possession (ff. 39-43). Rosters divided among troops from presidio of Santa Rosa, Monclova, Pueblo de San Francisco, San Bernardo de la Candela, dragones de Monterrey, Milicianos de Monterrey. List from presidio of Santa Rosa of troops and their weapons (ff 44). Discussion about commercial activities, including that with the English and El Paso del Norte. Letter on ff. 60-61 contains information on several Indian groups and missions, Indian activities (including crimes), conversion to catholicism, and location of some presidios and Parajes. (S. Fiederlein, 2-11-87)

Account of Apache escapees in Sierra Norte of Puebla and efforts to apprehend them. Tahuacan Indians in Mexico to petition viceroy for a Spanish settlement near their home territory in Texas (See previous document) offer to help track Apaches down in order to pay for expenses incurred while in Mexico. Accounting of costs and salaries. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987)

Bucareli again denies permission to trade arms with friendly nations even if to offset influence of English. Commends governor for his good job. Negates possibility of a formal war due to lack of money. Recommends religious instruction and sweet talking to pacify Indians. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987).

Ripperda informs Bucareli of latest activities of different Indian groups. Everything relatively quiet on northern frontier. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987).

Bucareli chastises Ripperda for trading arms with friendly Indian nations through presidio of Natchidoches, reminding him that it is against laws and that only items received through ports of Veracruz and Acapulco can be traded. Also reminds him that a council of war and hacienda is needed before war can be made against Apaches and that in mean time he should only conduct a defensive campaign. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987)

Response by Ripperda to Bucareli's denial of permission to conduct war on Apaches. Details activities of Apaches who are infesting province of Coahuila and action governor recommends. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987)

Letter on reduction policy and military activities toward certain hostile Indian groups. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987)

Bucareli replies to Ripperda's request for a presidio in north. says that it is not possible at this time and urges Ripperda to maintain peace at all costs with existing troops and presidios. (T. Cederstrom, October 1986)