Extracts of letters from Ripperda concerning Comanche raids; return of goods retained from milicias de Apelura; restitution of Ramos as priest of Bahia; discussion of petition of gunpowder for Indians of 7 missions of Texas; promotion of Galvez as minister of indias; Apache Lipanes raids including killing of cattle from Rosario mission and 3 murders; good relations with Comanches arising from liberation of a Comanche and visit of missionaries of San Antonio to 5 nations; discussion of trade of weapons with Apaches and letter of recommendation to king, so that Ripperda will obtain government of Luisiana. Letters from which above extracts are taken are also included, describing in detail each occurrence. (M. Vasquez, March, 1988)