Rubio's detailed instructions for sustained campaign against various Apache groups. Nueva Vizcaya presidial forces divided into primera and segunda divisiones. Primera division commanded by capitan Peru, included Carrizal, Janos, San Eleceario, San Buenaventura presidios. Segunda division, led by capitan Martinez, consisted of Rio del Norte, San Carlos, Cerrogordo presidios. Each division to campaign against Apaches in their own territory on alternating months while rear guards, other division protected frontier. Pp.25- 28 (may 28, 1777) Rubio's reflections on nature of warfare, what makes a good soldier, vile character of Indian enemies, etc. Includes chart showing number of troops, men at arms at each presidio. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Janos soldier Juan Antonio Chacon given indefinite leave of absence for being enfermo, y biejo. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Gobernador Junca y Espriella's review of Bahia del Espiritu Santo presidio, including- roster of soldiers; number/ condition of weapons; interrogation of officers, vecinos and soldiers- no complaints against capitan Orobio y Bastherra. Equipment in order, soldiers well-disciplined, relations with coastal Indians (See 201) good. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Notes imminent arrival of 200 Tarahumara auxiliaries, gobernador's efforts to gather together additional 100 soldiers. Describes effect of revolt in Mayo area. States that although there are 30 soldiers in presidio (Sinaloa?), 70-80 vecinos, still not enough troops to quell rebellion. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Discusses resistance of 37 Pima Bajo soldiers from Onavas to Yaqui revolt. Quotes letter of Juan Calixto, capitan de raum, to Juan de Aldames describing Yaqui friendship for Aldames, padre Mendibil. Notes rebel activity around Baroyeca and Cedros. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Letters of Huidobro concerning Yaqui revolt, including; 1) petitions for troops, including detachment of 30 from Montesclaros; 2) food shortages; 3) Indian attacks. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Virrey's auto includes text of Bustillo y Zevallo's letter to him from Adaes presidio (11/26/1731). In response to viceregal order to move adae presidio because of Rivera's recommendations, Bustillo y Zevallos states that place Rivera picked is a swamp, and that no other location is suitable. In response to viceregal order prohibiting trade with French, Bustillo y Zevallos complies but warns that Adaes needs to trade for foodstuffs with French fort at Nachites to survive. Bustillo y Zevallos also notes that Apaches stole 70 Head of livestock, killed 2 soldiers at San Antonio presidio. States he sent 16 soldiers from Adaes, with Indian auxiliaries, to help French defend Nachites against attack by Nache Indians. Virrey marques de Casafuertes approves gobernador's actions, allows Adaes presidio to trade with Nachites for necessary foodstuffs only, orders Bustillo y Zevallos to replace 2 casualties at San Antonio presidio. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Subject to same obligations, reponsibilities as civilian residents of villages in which they are living.

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