Concerns proposed expedition to Cerro Prieto to attack Seri, Pima rebels there. Corbalan describes Cerro Prieto, noting its rugged terrain, and many thickets (malezas) impeding movement. States Seris, Pimas live in canyons there. Vividly describes hardships such a military campaign would entail, especially for european soldiers unaccustomed to desert. Indian guerrilla tactics. Notes need for 200 soldiers- 100 dragones, 100 Infanteria, 300 Opata auxiliaries, 200 Yaqui auxiliaries. Opatas called muy fiel, and los mejores Guerreros despues de los Jovas. Yaquis to serve primarily as laborers. Feels 150 soldiers can be secured from six Sonora presidios, especially those of Altar, Buenavista and San Miguel, since Fronteras, Tubac, Terrenate have to guard against Apache. Total expedition to consist of 1050 men- 550 Spaniards (200 infantry, the rest cavalry, including 200 Milicianos), 300 Indian auxiliaries. Soldiers cautioned to treat Indian auxiliaries well. 200 men to be sent in Canoas to Tiburon to cut off rebel retreat, rest of troops to surround, penetrate Cerro Prieto. Discusses procurement of food supplies, other necessities. Describes problem of finding enough ships to bring troops from Matanchel, Acapulco to Guaymas. States pearl boats may be used, but no saber con puntualidad el numero de los sugetos que hacen Este trafico. describes benefits- both material, spiritual, to be gained from Seri, Pima reduccion. Excellent overview of preparations for military campaign. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Alonso de Leon's review of Coaguila presidio- roster of troops, including their weapons and mounts. Leon notes that some soldiers lack required equipment- arcabus, Espada, Cuera, Espuelas, Polvora, balas- and 6 mounts. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Autos de guerra concerning uprising involving most of Coaguila tribes listed in 201. Major Indian leader called Don Pedrote. Indians attacked missions, roads leading to Parral and especially to Zacatecas. Soldiers from Nuevo Leon sent to help quell rebellion. Leon leads combined force of Nuevo Leon, Coaguila presidiales in campaign against rebels. Told of large Rancheria on other Side of Rio Grande with many buffalo hides. Notes presence of French among Texas Indians. French prisoner describes French settlement protected by 2 Castillos with 20 pieces of artillery at Bahia del Espiritu Santo. Leon decides to go in search of French and lists soldiers taking part in expedition. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Argues against the removal of soldiers from the missions. Describes Apache and Toboso raids. Discusses Indians inability to govern themselves, (with examples of their lifestyle). (R. Perez) (1977)

(Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

(Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

(Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

(Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

(Robert H. Jackson) (1980)