Hearing that quartermasters (havilados) in many presidios are dealing in contraband cigarettes and tobacco called escamocha, O'Conor tells Peru to watch his quartermasters closely and arrest any wrongdoers. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

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

Notified of Indian attacks in Vicinity of Chihuahua, O'Conor decides to pursue raiders and instructs Peru to take field against them as well. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

O'conor orders presidial forces, partidos del Cuerpo Volante mutually assist each other, and that the extra horses of the Partido de pastured with presidial mounts to provide greater horsepower in case of Indian attack. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

O'conor commends Peru on his securing 60 Opata workmen for fabrica material at Janos presidio. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

O'conor instructs Peru to insure 10 Opata auxiliaries rejoin his force, receive proper salaries. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

O'conor reiterates importance of presidial vigilance against Apache attacks while he is away on his survey of presidios. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Concerns collection royal tax on tobacco sold in presidios. Related letter (November 15, 1774), pp.71-74. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Upon hearing about Apache raid which carried off half of Janos horseherd, and Peru's apparently successful pursuit of raiders, O'Conor rather sarcastically tells Peru it is better to protect horses where they are pastured instead of recovering them on run. Demands more details of raid, presidial guard. Related letters, pg.23, pp.31-32. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Series of letters instructing Peru to comply with new presidial regulations promptly and prepare for O'Conor's personal review of Janos presidio (3 letters). (T. Sheridan) (1977)