Series of documents relating Indian depredations. Detailed description of mutilation of Spaniard's corpses by Indians including genital mutilation, stripping, gutting and stuffing with beans, excessive lancing, and Head smashing. Reports Indian theft, killing of animals and burnings. Mentions corn as dietary staple; hunger, economic hardship caused by slack trade from Indian threat. Mentions Indians' wasteful killing of animals, closing of mines, village desertion. Cites bravery of woman who shot Indians in self-defense. Reports illness of Galvez and Galvez' intent to return to field after sick leave. (S. Gibbs, November 1987)

Fayni relates Indian hostilities near Chiguagua; announces intention to make personal visit to assess damage, propose solutions. Mentions increase in number of men necessary for defense against Indians. Relates Indian murders at presidio Tanos; theft of mules/horses from mining group; use of Nortenas of junta subalterna to expatriate Jesuits; 2) deplorable state of missions, intent to improve missions by recapturing escaped Indians; 3) Velazquez' attempt to establish jury from Indians/paisanos; 4) state of militia at San Juan Potosi and Guanajuato; 5) imprisonment of Tarumares who guided Apaches; 6) success of joint Opata-presidio campaign efforts. Acknowledges resignment of Martinez lorionado and Cruz. Acevedo de Elyzondo mentions wide rage of hostilities, scarcity of arms. Gomez de la Torre relates Indian depredations in Valle de San Buenaventura, cites topography as hindrance to punishment of Indians. Chronological account of mobilization of arms of hacienda Dolores in 1770 including delivery of mobilization instructions to vecinos; arms transfer from Dolores to San Phelipe el real de Chiguagua; participation of vecinos, Opatas and Nortenos under captain Galvez. Transcription of account of voting in Villa San Phelipe el real de Chiguagua over mining/ commerce disputes and military campaign. Each voter's rationale paraphrased. Virrey asserts Cuellar's military authority, mentions campaign funding through libranzas, orders termination of presidio Nuestra Senora de la Limpia Concepcion del Pasage. (S. Gibbs, November 1987)

Virrey(?) Acknowledges receipt of Fayni's letter reporting Indian hostilities; mentions intent to use military force against Indians. Fayni mentions March of troops to Chiguagua; acknowledges receipt of Galvez' promotion to captain, praises Galvez' spirit. Suggests that Galvez gather force to attack Indian settlements. Recounts Galvez' attack on Indian settlement and Indians' subsequent retaliation. Notes practice of cutting off parts of enemies ears as threat. Mentions Galvez' encounter with armed group of muleteers and Pasajeros. Fayni reports Indian and Vecino hostilities, virrey(?) Responds by issuing autos authorizing punishment to deter future crimes; naming Galvez for job. Fayni mentions Opata-Apache war; reports disrepair of firearms; mentions request of Indian Espinosa to fight against Indians; acknowledges receipt of orders concerning Cuellar's prison and Velazquez' commission. Relocation in Spain. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Fayni mentions previous order to notify captains, governors of vacancies in positions of lt. And Alferez; choose interim officers. Virrey(?) Emphasizes importance of officers to support kingdom; mentions order placed by preceeding virrey (Criox) stating that candidates for office must submit record of their service in chaplaincies within 40 days of announcement to run. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Fayni relates annual customary visit of trading people to presidio Paso del Norte; how these people were attacked by Indians who killed people and stole horses. Virrey(?) Acknowledges report, suggests that presidios escort traders for protection. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

(S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Appointment of military officers to act as interim governors of Texas, N. Santander, and Veracruz serving as both jefe militar y politico. Referenced by precedent established with Gonzalez in Guatemala. Details on guarantee of one-half annual salary to be posted by these officials with documents from real hacienda and tribunal de Cuentas. (G. Lavalley, June 1987)

Documents concern appointment of Blanco as interim governor of Nuevo Santander for ailing conde de Sierragordo, then as permanent governor upon Sierragordo's death. Includes documents referring to precedent and procedure of temporary appointment of military officials to political positions and their posting of Media anata. Discussion of Blanco's duties include option to pursue either a policy of reduccion or extermination of the tamanlipas Indians and his need for auxiliary military forces to carry out that decision. (G. Lavalley, June 1987)

Certificates of payment to Cabo Balboa and six others for the transportation of Tamanlipos Indians as prisoners of war from Potosi to Mexico City. Includes proposal by the Caja of Potosi to Caja of Mexico to each pay half the cost of transporting these prisoners. (G. Lavalley, April 1987)

Documents of Gonzales arrest and confiscation of money (Caudales reales) in Linares by Arispe. Arispe's letter to Herrera stating insubordination of Gonzales. Declaration of prisoners in Linares. Transfer of prisoners to San Carlos. New declaration of prisoners. Letters from Escandon to Herrera and Azanza stating Arispe's bad proceedings in case. Azanza orders release of prisoners and orders Arispe take money to Saltillo, making him responsible for any misuse or loss of money in his custody. (J. Tapia, may 1987)