Concerns transference of men to be equipped and armed by Oca and sent to Minchaca in Bexar; also soldiers in San Sabas, Bexar and los Adaes to be used for defense of presidios against Indians. Mention of construction of bastion. (M. Vasquez, may 1988)

Detailed description by Barrios of Texas' history, geography, inhabitants and current situation. Ayuntamiento of San Fernando reports on various occurrences related to war with Indians in Bexar, conflict between Tobar and Riperda, and different military matters. Importance of completion of construction of jail and barracks and return of those who opposed construction to their posts by Ripperda. Mention of use of Indians in construction of church. Complaint by Orendain about payment to troops. Description of new mission of Bucareli and conversion of Indians. (M. Vasquez, may 1988)

Copies of letters between Castro and Revilla Gigedo about need to build Adobe Wall around Santa Rosa. Due to small number of soldiers in presidio, Wall would be of great help in protection against Lipanes. Wall would be built with money from inhabitants and real hacienda. (J. Tapia, March 1988)

Series of copied letters between Revilla Gigedo, Ugalde, Castro and others concerning construction specifications and financing of headquarters of comandante general in Santa Rosa Valley. Mentions financing by redirecting money intended for Mescalero, Apache and military support into construction fund. Lengthy discussion of rennovation plans, includes floor plan folios 29 and 31. Mentions cost, building materials, problems of Adobe walls, dimensions, notes on cost of building material transport, and pressing need to construct barrack and prison quarters. Discussion of problems encountered during construction. (S. Gibbs, April 1988)

Concerns increasing sales tax by 2 and maintaining privilege of exemption of reventa. Virrey grants pardon for several imprisoned smugglers. Serna and Echeagaray reprimanded and released from prison by Castro. says needs housing for soldiers since shacks are subject to fire. Also, primera compania needs additional storage. Includes letter from guerra relating troop movement. says Camoteros are friendly but can't be convinced to aggregate to nearby mission. Suggests construction of new mission. Lack of soldiers prevents campaigns against Apaches. Suggests building bastion at presidio for more protection. Castro mentions formal recognition of Texas' Mineral wealth. Concerns annual report of recent measures taken to increase population, agriculture and roads. Concerns proper treatment and relations with Lipanes. Castro delegates request by virrey for audit of guerra and Serna's expenses to San Maxent. Includes San Maxent's evaluation and documentation of expenses. Acknowledges orders for building school in Granada, relieving governors of responsibility of paying Media anata and prohibiting minting of coins. (M. Dannemiller, October 1988)

Descriptions and outcomes of several campaigns. Letters acknowledge receipt and completion of orders. Includes introductions to monthly reports on developments and conditions of company. Contains drawing of barracks to be built upon approval. Diaz says has 42 Morillos of willow if lumber can't be supplied. Requests permission to reward 3 soldiers for Superior service. Contains certified count of ears and genitals presented to Castro. Five Indians from Sax' Rancheria caught, one killed with help of friendly Indians. Mules and property of these Indians seized and sent with Rodriguez to Castro. Diaz writes conde thanking him for leaving him in charge of political and military matters during his absence. Describes mission to Aguaverde. Perez says company doesnot have necessary items to administer holy sacraments. Requests funds for candles and wine. Reports three soldiers incapable of completing service. Concerns transfer of Indian prisoner. Concerns 16 pacified Indians in Palmas. Arocha requests transfer to Texas. Diaz receives notice of large influx of Indians to Bejar, responds by sending 60 men. Relates incident in which Indians stole 6 horses, fled when horses were retrieved and returned to Flores' ranch killing two people and burning the huts, corrals and horses within. (M. Dannemiller, September 1988)

Group of documents between viceroy and various officials of Sonora and California expeditions pertaining to procurement of food supplies; construction of shelter, and maritime transport; horses; spiritual well being of 200 dragoons and 200 foot soldiers; naming of treasurer, Capellan, shipbuilder, horse procurer and various officers. Edict about closing place where liquor was illegally made. Copies of dispatches about wedding of prince of Asturias with Princess of Parma. Orders for salaries to forced personnel from Veracruz. (A. Dell'acqua, November 1987)

Concerns Ugarte's participation in O'Conor's general campaign an financing of new presidio construction and other aspects of regulation of 1772; Ugarte requests funds; Bucareli grants them (J. Williams, February 1987)

Concerns new regulation of presidio constructions in Coahuila; includes notes on structures murallas y baluartes; Ugarte requests supplemental funds for these constructions. (J. Williams, February 1987)

Copy of letter sent by governor of New Mexico about construction of presidios in Nueva Mexico. (A. Dell'aqua, 1/87)