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)