Neve's letters to Peru, 1783 concerning frontier military affairs. Tells Peru that even though he is comandante de la primera division, capitan Martinez is to lead Apache campaign, because Janos presidio under seige from Gila Apaches- Gila Apaches seeking revenge for murder of their leader Francisquillo and other Gandules, imprisonment of Pachateju. Relays Croix's instructions to mount continuous guerrilla against Apaches in their own territory. Orders Peru to embargo Bacadeguachi missionary Martinez' goods and investigate his sale of barrels to Janos presidio. Orders Peru to join forces with San Buenaventura presidio to mount Apache campaign of 50-60 men while Indians estan en las mescaleras (letter written October 10, 1783; pp.29-32). Tells Peru to have Opatas from Bavispe escort herd of cattle to Arispe. Orders Peru to return Joseph Antonio Olivar, soldier accused of Murdering his wife, to asylum in church. (testimony of various individuals concerning case taken by Peru included here). Argues that murder of 2 Janos soldiers by Apaches could have been prevented if Peru took more precautions. States that these (December 17, 1783; pp.59-60) months best time to attack Apaches, because they won't be able to build fires to roast Mescal. Peru told to take no prisoners no Se embaracen a haser Prezas, ninguna estan Buena como la que queda en el Campo traiendo Sus Orejas, que no nececitan Custodia ni ofrecen gastos (pg.60). Excellent Series of documents showing escalation, cynical effectiveness of Spanish campaign against Apaches. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Spaniards exchange 3 Apache girls taken on campaign in Sierra Florida for 2 Spanish boys, 1 mulato Boy taken by Apaches in Valle de San Buenaventura, Santa Cruz de Tapacolmas at Malpais. Tapia commands Apaches to help him look for missing soldier Felix guerra. In earlier letter (January 17, 1778), pp.221-223, Tapia notes Apaches' wish to delay prisoner exchange until end of Mescal harvest, request for Apache girls currently in households of Crespo, O'Conor. Apaches reassure him they are enemies of recalcitrant chiricahuis. additional documents concerning prisoner exchange. Tapia's letter (February 18, 1778; pp. 255-56), and Muniz' replys (January 19, 1778, pp.253-54), and (February 26, 1778; pp. 257). (T. Sheridan) (1977)

One old Apache sent by Apache leader pataneju, 2 Apaches selling Mescal associated with Apache leader el Surdo, reiterate Apache desire for peace and state el Surdo himself traveling thru Apacheria, visiting inhabitants of Sierras Hacha, Florida, Mimbres, Cobre, Blanca, and Rio del Paso del Norte arguing for end to hostilities. el Surdo however can't assure truce between Spaniards, yndios chiricahuo (Chiricahua Apaches), because Chiricahuas Surdo's enemigos declarados. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Apache woman, age 35, testifies thru soldier- interpreter Gonzalez that Mimbres Apache leaders Nantaneju, Pachatiju and el Surdo were keeping peace and had sent Messages to Apaches in Rio del Norte, Sierra Blanca, Sierra Chiricagui, and Sierra Hacha (Acha) to keep peace as well. Mimbres Apaches presently camped at Sierra de la Boca to hazer mescal. Slightly different copy of letter, same date, pp. 195-196. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

O'conor notes that Peru has informed him various Apache capitanes proposing peace with presidios of Janos, Buenaventura in order to facilitate their Mescal harvest, live securely in one area while they raid others. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

In first letter, O'Conor tells Peru to go to real del oro to purchase 300 horses 100 mules Nicolas marquez is selling. In second letter, O'Conor tells Peru animals in poor condition and to forget the deal. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Lengthy description of Yaqui revolt, focusing on Yaqui rebel leaders Muni and Bernabe. Notes Muni's attempt to unite himself with Yaqui rebel forces under Siboli. Describes imprisonment, interrogation of Muni and Bernabe at Buenavista. Bernabe admits he called junta de Echizeros para desterrar la enfermedad G. Avia en su pueblo (Huiribis) (pg.254). Soldiers find Peyote in Muni's Bolsa. Describes Muni's Bernabes's beheading. States Muni yelled no tengo yo la culpa, sino esse governor Viejo dn. Manuel, Mendivil, y Quiroz. describes battle between Yaqui allies of Spaniards from Rahum, Potam against rebels. Notes beheadings of various rebels, including Juan Calixto. States that order now restored, Yaqui pueblos now full of loyal Yaqui subjects. says his pueblos of Potam, Rahum and Huirivis have more than 8000 people. Excellent. Summary of revolt. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

First letter (7/14/1741) a lengthy diatribe concerning Yaqui revolt, including- 1) perfidy/imprisonment of 2 Yaqui leaders of rebellion, Muni and Bernabe, from Rahum, Huirivis, at Buenavista presidio; use of Peyote by Yaqui hechiceros; severe criticism of Huidobro; execution of Muni, Bernabe at Buenavista June 23, 1741; rebellion led by Juan Calixto Ayamea, also from Rahum; peace prevailing presently at Garcia's own Pueblo of Torim. Eloquent presentation of Spanish view of rebellion. Second letter (4/30/1742) describes campaign of teniente Canas, 12 soldiers against rebel group of Mayos, Yaquis and Pimas led by Siboli in which Canas, another soldier died; ultimate destruction of Siboli's band, more criticism of Huidobro for his arbitrary dispensation of justice; praises sizeable number of Yaquis who remained faithful to Spaniards, blames Huidobro for rise of los Munis, los Bernabes, los Calixtos. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Description of birth of siamese twins, called un monstruo, to woman in Spain in 1697. Drawing of monstruo included. No relation to surrounding documents. Mother recovered from birth after 3 months in bed. monstruo born dead. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Mendoza leaves El Paso area, encountering- 1) rancherias of Suma Indians, living on Mescal, who all ask him for help against Apaches; rancherias of Julimes Indians along Rio del Norte, described as gente politica, en la Lengua Mexicana, who cultivate corn and wheat, more than 100 of whom are baptized by Franciscans accompanying expedition; fence used to trap deer and Mule deer for hunting purposes; Jumano Indians led by gobernador Juan Labeta, who complain about Apache hostilities; buffalo and wild dogs, numerous small Indian groups from Coahuila-Texas area (See 201); settlements in junta de los Rios area. Describes geography, Flora (especially trees), fauna along way. Expedition lasted from 12/15/1683-6/14/1684. (T. Sheridan) (1977)