Series of letters describing establishment of presidios arrival of the English and Indian activities in Texas province 1772-1773 to fray Julian Arriaga and Antonio Bucareli. Page 4- discusses sending of gifts to help restore peace between Apaches, Texas and Vidays Indians. Page 8- viceroy advises having informed governor of Texas against giving arms to Indians in Natchitoches presidio. Page 12- viceroy informs uncertainty of English presence in bay of San Bernardo. Page 15- discusses need for presidio in San Sabas area and trade relationships between Indians French and English. Page 24- report of present peace with norteno and Apache Indians. Page 25- discusses disadvantages to English presence near Bahia del Espiritu Santo presidio. Page 27- report on expedition to Orocquisac area to determine extent of English presence in area. Page 34- letter informs sending of report concerning entrance of missionaries from San Xavier del Bac towards Colorado River giving brief summary of content. Includes description of conditions in Tucson, Gila River and San Xavier area. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Reports and letters concerning military engagements against the Apaches period 1772-1773 to fray Julian Arriaga discussing- page 6- informs content of reports. Page 7- extract of 'noticias' from Texas, Coahuila and Nueva Viscaya, describes encounters of two squadrons with hostile Indians, attacks of Apaches Lipanes in Rio Sabinas area, cattle stealing by Indians. Page 11- arrival of 1500 horses for comandante Oconor. Page 12- explains his recommendations for control of Apaches in Coahuila. Page 15- description of peaceful character of the norteno Indians and need for maintaining friendship and their trading with English. Page 18- concerns opposition by soldiers of Rio Grande del Norte presidio to naming of teniente Rodriguez as commandant. Page 19- discusses appointment of Francisco Mendocal as commandant. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Fr. Crespi informs Galvez of his appointment by Serra to accompany Gomez in his search for the puerto de Monte rey. Speaks of the Pueblo de la Canal and its inhabitants, including mention of technology and social organization. This is the expedition in which the group reaches but not recognizes its destination, Monte Rey, but arrives at San Francisco instead. (C. Briggs) (1975)

Lists marriages and baptisms from 1675 to 1678. (R. Graham) (1979)

A detailed inventory of all the goods except those of the church buildings. Extent in the missions of Banamichi, Senoquipe, Guepaca, Acomchi and bablacora del Rio de Sonora. All items are listed including debts, some repaid and an interim accounting of hacienda production and distribution included as well. All accounts made by Jose Xavier de Morales. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Elizondo notes that mounted Seris attacked expedition's horse- herd at Guaymas. Discusses arrival of various detachments of his expedition. Admits that european tactics, military dress inadequate for Sonoran guerrilla warefare. (T. Sheridan) (1980)

Speaks of Indian attacks and pressure around Chiguagua, requests a transfer back to mission of Moris in Chinipas. Though his health was a problem. (D. Deeds) (1977)

After delaying news of several missions and colegio of Chiguagua, Murillo details the severe problems caused by periodic attacks on people and livestock by hostile Indians. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Three letters of padre Juan Salgado to; 1) padre Francisco Zevallos, may 26, 1766, Uiribis, 3 pages, describes hostile actions of Yuaquis Indians. 2) padre Ignacio Lizoazoain, June 5, 1766, Uiribis, 3 pages, opinion concerning accusations against padre Francisco Anaya. 3) padre Francisco Zevallos, may 6, 1766, Uiribis, 1 page, opinion concerning accusations against padre Anaya. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Brief description of Indian attacks on various haciendas and properties near the Villa of Chiguagua. (D. Deeds) (1977)