Letters to virrey concerning: urgent need for gunpowder; detailed description of murder of soldiers by Indians and unsuccessful campaign against them; mention of Ripperda's ineptitude and conflict with Tovar, it becomes a major theme throughout the documents; request for men to enlarge company at Bexar; lack of provisions and request for men to cultivate the land; mention of English and French living with Indians and danger of Indians surrounding Bahia. Detailed description of prospective campaign against Indians by Tovar. Copy of correspondence between Tovar and Ripperda concerning different matters related to war with Indians; mentions construction of a fort; provides detailed description of siege of Rosario by Indians; notes iron bars taken by Indians as incident that had to be directed by European. Mention of Ripperda sending gunpowder to Tovar. Complaint by Pacheco of not having enough men nor weapons. (M. Vasquez, May 1988)

Letter concerning military appointments. Summary of letters death of alzazua; ineptitude of Trevino; recommendaton of Benitez, de Lazo, and Martinez for military appointments; complains about lack of gunpowder; detention of Soto Vermudez; detailed description of murders committed by Indians and their pursuit near Bejar; proposition to free two prisoners; complaint about lack of provisions and high cost of maize; French, English and German shipwrecked on coast of Bahia. Letter stating importance of watching English for they might settle in Culebra and Puerco islands. (M. Vasquez, may, 1988)

Tovar sends representative to collect money to pay military company, wants receipts of his expenses during 1769, complains about weapons arriving in bad state. Without money Tovar will build church and feed people without resources, complains about present governor Ripperda and praises last governor Oconor. Detailed account of Rivera's misfortunes. Suspicion of English prowling coast and shooting cannons. Conflict with priests over treatment of Indians. Detailed description of construction of church. Mention of importance to populate las Nuezes, impossibility to take declaration from two natives, importance of examining in detail geography of coast near Bexar, so that it will be easier to pursue Indians and there will be fewer shipwrecks. Request to free two natives after Ten years in prison. Request for gunpowder. (M. Vasquez, April 1988)

Discussion of murder by capitan Flechazo' son. Three certified copies of oficios sent to governor of Texas referring to building of armory for gunpowder and rebuilding of octagonal tower. Discussion of recovery of horses stolen by Comanches. Declaration that the management of Provincias Internas must be independent under Urava. Summary of letters from Revilla and Bahia; license required for students who wish to marry; utensils used for cooking Indian's food; situation of indios del Norte; weapons request by Garza; building of factory in reguxio/foreigners in nagocoches; travel of priest Gomez to Monterrey; order not to give presents to Lipanes; mention of unavailability of Posadas other than the ones provided by inhabitants; cutting off of relations between Lipanes and friendly nations; foundation of school at Granada for americans. Some letters from these summaries are included. (M. Vasquez, April 1988)

Series of documents concerning, military campaigns against Indian rebels; stresses difficulties in pursuit and capture of Indians. Report about good performance of Indian Seris as auxiliaries. Arrest warrant against military official. Report on inventory (not included) of eight Franciscan missions in province of Xalisco. New regulations regarding promotion of government officials serving under virreynato. Report on misconduct of Piatos and Apaches and what should be done with prisoners in future. Notice of report sent from Rio Colorado by military official in campaign. Report on possible death of military convoy. Report on unification of governments of provincias of Sonora and Sinaloa. Summary of events with Indian rebels; more security is sought to be approved by viceroy. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Series of documents concerning relief of Sonoran governor by another military official. Report on prisoner held in real Audiencia de Guadalaxara. Report on Apache Indians stealing horses from presidio. Military campaign against Indian thieves; Indian women and children are taken prisoners; scalps are taken too. Letter from viceroy to governor of Sonora confirming his promotion to Colonel. Letter from viceroy inquiring about irregularities on accounting of provinces of Sonora and Nueva Vizcaya. Index of issues addressed to viceroy by the governor of Sonora. Campaign against Pimas organized with Opata Indians. Governor of Sonora thanks viceroy for his promotion to Colonel. Letter from viceroy calling off relief of the Sonora governor by captain Echegarai. Irrigation channel and church building for Indian Seris being constructed. Pearl fishery in Tepoca seashores. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Series of documents concerning military visit. Congratulation from governor to virrey. Mule sale. Church building construction. Pearl fishing trip. Indian's land irrigation. Indian resettlement. Military conflict and litigation. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Series of documents concerning request for Indian guides on campaigns against Apaches. Index of letters sent from governor of Sonora to virrey. Bonilla inspection military post attacked by Apaches and gives report on damages and casualties; troops are ordered to remain on defensive. Special mail sent from San Gabriel by Ansa about expedition to Californias. Report on Seris' conduct and construction of a church building. Governor reports on status of Indian Tiburones and their relocation. Captain is sent to Maloia to govern and to protect Indians from their enemies. Report on Yaqui Indian who was murdered by Josef Miguel Lopez. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Government wants to purchase Calo's house for new reales Cajas de quintos y Azoques de Chihuahua, but cannot afford to do so at this time; offer is made to lease it. Documents include appraisal of house's worth, which gives detailed description of construction and building materials. (D. Marksz, August 1987)

Notification of death of Bergosa; viceroy to receive 3 death certificates. Terms and funds for construction of church at Suaqui. Croix to return to Arizpe upon arrival of intendente. Comments on death of viceroy Bucareli. (J. M. Johnson, April 1988)