Series of documents concerning Indian hostilities in Nueva Vizcaya and efforts to improve presidial defense, including; payment of soldiers' salaries; not enlisting Indians mulattoes or mestizos as soldiers, etc. Attacks on Yndee (Inde) Canatral specifically mentioned. Gobernador Garcia de Salcedo discusses shifts of presidial forces he has ordered to meet Indian threat. One document notes earlier founding of Cerrogordo presidio. Mention of Ramirez de Castro's campaign against Seri. Abuses of Indian labor in pueblos of Teveco and Sivirihon by capitan of Sinaloa presidio briefly discussed. Plans for military expedition drawn up and number of participating soldiers from each presidio specified. (T. Sheridan) (1979)

The cedula concerns the establishment of two presidios in Durango to protect the silver shipments coming from Parral. There follows several autos, informes sent to the king, telling of the need for such a step. A brief, very brief, glance at the document indicates valuable information on society, both Spanish and Indian, in this area. Should be reread in depth. Page 221, includes a list of five presidios in the area and the number of soldiers at each. (M. Bowman) (1979)

(T. Sheridan) (1979)

Cuadernos- 1) may, 1621- communications about and money spent in Indian conflicts. 2) may, 1621- same as no. 1. 3) April, 1622- general Indian relations. 4) April, 1622- on Indians reduced to service of the crown. 5-6) may, 1622 and October, 1621- military expenses. 7) August, 1622- military actions, causes, expenses. 8) August, 1622- on location of presidios. 9-10) December, 1623- on different bands and caciques who have been reduced. 11-12) June, 1624- Indian crop and livestock needs. 13) June, 1624- the depopulation and subsequent re- population of Durango area. 14) April, 1625- general Indian affairs. 15) no date- general Indian affairs. 16) no date- cover letter. (T. Barnes) (1979)

15 ^cuadernos^ relating various aspects of mission activity and events in Nueva Viscaya. Focuses especially on relations with the Indians. Reports also on military in the area in light of Indian revolt. Also, on crop conditions and conditions in Durango (population of). Complete report on conversion activities in the province. Some interesting remarks on activities of specific Indians and relations to Spaniards. Cuaderno 15 is statistical table on the number of Indians cared for in each province of Nueva Vizcaya - parish by parish. (J. Grusin) (1975)

The viceroy writes that the whole acagee nation is now reduced, thanks in part to misery within the nation. Nevertheless, viceroy will keep 50 soldiers at presidios to safeguard peace. (M. Bowman) (1979)

Documents concerning establishment of new presidio, reestablishment of missions abandoned by Franciscans because of lack of military protection, in junta de los Rios area. Mineral riches as well as souls of converted Indians notes as reasons for resettlement, as well as more efficient communication/transportation between Nueva Vizcaya, Coahuila. Lengthy description of major settlements, presidial system of northern frontier provinces. New presidio to have 50 soldiers- 20 from San Bartholome presidio; 15 each from Cerrogordo and Conchos. Major document by marques de Altamira (Mexico, 6/14/1747) detailing proposals (pp.87-110). Also includes diario y derrotero of expedition itself, written by gobernador Rabago y Teran (Monclova, 1/23/1748), noting Flora, fauna, geography, Mineral wealth, Indian groups, water sources, pasturage, etc. (pp.115-46). (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Squadron of soldiers from Coahuila presidio sent to San Antonio presidio to take part in campaign against Apaches. Are attacked by Apaches, who steal their horses and supplies. Soldiers petition gobernador Pruneda to replace what they lost. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Orders a presidio established at the confluence of the Rios Norte and Conchos due to the favorable conditions at that site (including available land, suitability for a settlement, water resources, vegetation, minerals). (R. Perez) (1977)