Informe about various things in N. Viscaya including mining, Indian unrest, conditions in the presidios. Wants to make war on the Chizos and Tulimes. Some remarks on Indian alliances. (J. Grusin) (1976)

Summary controversy whether silver balls from mines or treasure. Since no comparable veins found, fiscals conclude balls probably treasure. Lengthy presentation Spanish mining law, arguing silver probably belonged to king. Treasure to be guarded from Spaniards, Indians alike. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

(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)