Letters concerning: brief reports of significant monthly military occurrences, mining discoveries; organization of presidios to counter Indian attacks, punish offenders; 'librettas' of officials, 'revista de inspeccion' for 1769, 1770; 'renuncia' of alferez, suffering from poor health; discussion of use of word 'previniendole' with 'subditos,' assault case in which soldier held 'bajo' word, governor explains rationale for action to virrey, begs indulgence for applying word in this manner; subsequent letter that further action delayed because squadron called upon to suppress Indian attacks; transportation of individuals via 'pobladores mercenados'; new mines and veins discovered at Vallecillo, abundance of metals still in old mines. (L. Kerr, November 1988)

Letters concerning: cabo who deserted, where last seen; request that virrey fulfill 'recombencia de pago;' discovery of new mines, including silver and metals, establishment of operational infrastructure, discussion of production level, quantity of minerals remaining in established mines; payment of military salaries 'en dinero,' per decreto; how to manage Indians settled at missions, whether or not land given them is cultivatable; 'librettas,' 'revista de inspeccion' of esquadra de dragones. (L. Kerr, November 1988)

Correspondence focuses upon change of rules governing positioning of presidios, proposal to establish fort at Robledo, promotion of inspector Oconor to Coronel. Virrey(?) Praises Mendinueta's excellent relations with some surrounding populations. Mendinueta relates Apache/Cumanche hostilities, hardship caused by drought and insect plagues. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Author refers to rules concerning positioning of presidios. Mentions Inspections of Oconor, reports fortification of Robledo, asks for Mendinuta's cooperation in inspection (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Contains itemized inspection report of presidio Santa Fee for 1770. Military rolls, equipment lists. Service record of Esquibel. (S. Gibbs, August 1987)

Mendinueta expresses regret that he has not completed inspection orders from inspection of 1769 because of preoccupation with Cumanche hostilities. Recounts Cumanche murders and kidnappings and Apache thefts over large area. Croix grants Mendinueta some freedom to use his own discretion in dealing with Indians. (S. Gibbs, August 1987)

(S. Gibbs, August 1987)

Contains military rolls from inspection report of presidio of Santa Fee dated December 31, 1768. Military and equipment rosters. Service records of Madrid and Esquibel. Contains request for powder. (S. Gibbs, July 1987)

Gachupin acknowledges receipt of inspection reports from virrey. Citing Indian hostilities, Gachupin says avoiding Indians will reduce skirmishes. Reports Indians have damaged population, buildings, mines, commerce of presidios. Includes population information. Suggests reinforcement of presidios by Vecino recruitment alone will not improve defense. Advocates interpresidio cooperation against Indians. (S. Gibbs, July 1987)

Mendinueta takes office at presidio of Santa Fee after Gachupin. Mentions inspection of cavalry, includes itemized table of cavalry. Series of letters reports various tribes' relations with Spanish. Mentions skirmishes with Apaches, Cumanches, and hunting disputes with Cumanches. Letters from virrey wishing Mendinueta success and acknowledging receipt of Mendinueta's letters. (S. Gibbs, July 1987)