These documents continued from F.316. Moreno leads transportation of chaingang of Apaches to capitol. (same Indians at times called Mecos.) One Indian left at San Carlos; one near death is baptized by Urruchua at pavellan; Meco infant Dies, is given Christian burial at San Juan del Rio. F.401 on are mostly accounts of expenses of travel, maintenance of Indians; receipts for transfer of money related to transport. (A. Dean, September 1989)

Moreno in charge of transporting 82 Apache prisoners from Chihuahua to Mexico City. Some detail on procedure for transporting colleras (chaingangs) on F.320-321. Documents concerning cost of travel, maintenance of prisoners. Detailed journal of events of trip, F.395-397. Mentions incident of some Indians shouting at soldiers, who opened fire, then removed ears from dead as prizes. (A. Dean, August 1989)

Possible Apache Indians steal horses and kill men in Parral. Apaches steal cattle and kill people in Cienega; soldiers and Indian auxiliaries unable to catch them. Indians kill men and steal horses in oro; civilians and Yaquis and Taraumares auxiliaries are armed to defend themselves and property. Apaches steal horses and cattle in Santa Barbara; they also kidnap Boy. (J. Tapia, October, 1987)

Document concerning Indian war -- militias from several towns and friendly Indians to join regular troops in scourging the hostiles from Altamira; includes instructions given to commander. Concerns prisoners taken. Apache raids in the north. Scattered indices to governor's correspondence with brief summaries. Mentions affairs of treasury. Camargo raids so severe that weapons will be sent to militia there. (A. Dean, January 1989)

Letters concerning military pay and review, and hiring of civil servants. Administration of tobacco trade. Distribution of arms to citizens. Indian raid on livestock near Altamira; beginning of Indian war. Transactions of royal treasury and other fiscal matters. Appointment of comandante to bring Pames to new mision de Nuestra Senora. Pacification and conversion of prisoners taken in Indian wars. Armed escort to accompany refugees back toranches raided by Apaches. (A. Dean, January 1989)

Correspondence concerning: receipt of revistas; discovery of mines at San Nicolas; construction of mission; financial and administrative business, particularly regarding rentas; departure of ship bound for Spain carrying silver and fruit; search for pelicans per superior order of virrey, but response is that none were sighted; conflicts with many Indian groups, description of attacks on missions, haciendas, rancherias; who involved in military actions, whom killed, number of horses, mules killed or stolen by Indians; description of pursuit of Indians by military, efforts made to reduce population or to negotiate. (L. Kerr, September 1988)

Report and diary (diario derrotero), on expedition against Apache Indians made by Leizaola 1771; account on casualties, prisoners and loot is given.

Series of documents concerning relief of Sonoran governor by another military official. Report on prisoner held in real Audiencia de Guadalaxara. Report on Apache Indians stealing horses from presidio. Military campaign against Indian thieves; Indian women and children are taken prisoners; scalps are taken too. Letter from viceroy to governor of Sonora confirming his promotion to Colonel. Letter from viceroy inquiring about irregularities on accounting of provinces of Sonora and Nueva Vizcaya. Index of issues addressed to viceroy by the governor of Sonora. Campaign against Pimas organized with Opata Indians. Governor of Sonora thanks viceroy for his promotion to Colonel. Letter from viceroy calling off relief of the Sonora governor by captain Echegarai. Irrigation channel and church building for Indian Seris being constructed. Pearl fishery in Tepoca seashores. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Discusses Sonora's Indian problems. Asks that second compania volante be provisioned to continue war against Apaches. Notes constant problem runaway Indians taking refuge in mountains to enjoy depraved and licentious customs. Mentions Indians' inconstancy, probability new uprising will include nearly all the Pimas Bajos, many of the (Pimas) Altos, and perhaps some from other nations. Describes ease Indians moved to rebel. States roots trouble still in mountains, including Seri chief Marcos, Suaqui Rancheria. Since Suaquis, Sebubapas, especially Seris, plant very little. Pessimistic about permanent reduction Indians, even with rations. Proposes to send all conquered males over twelve to Havana, women, children to California. Cerro Prieto mountains noted as stronghold. If such policy carried out, infantry could retire to Altar, presidio, first compania volante reform. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Series of documents concerning retirements of military officials. Request of military weaponry for presidios (list includes ammunition, cannons, shotguns, birolas, Espadas...). Approval for a chaplain for Terrenate. Diaries sent to viceroy on expedition to Rio Colorado and Gila; new Indians are found; prisoners are taken; tobacco is requested to deter soldiers from desertion. Viceroy recommends treating Indians well. (M. Marroquin. September, 1988)