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)