Series of documents concerning peaceful Indians being resettled in presidios. Mention is made of unwillingness Indians have to being moved, prefering to stay where they were born. Results of military campaigns against Apaches is reported to viceroy, outcome of military actions involved some Indians killed, soldiers injured, Indians taken prisoners including women and children. Document is made of several reports on military campaigns against Indian rebels and is repetitive. (M. Marroquin, December 1988)

Fuentes' letter to Palacio includes quote from Palacio with stated goal of fully exploiting mines of San Carlos Tamualipa suspension of Alcavala, Media anata; land made available to miners; extension of cattle grazing; wood, materials and equipment tax free; sale of gun powder at Mexico City price; quicksilver to be sold at San Luis price; as well as other ways of promoting metal production. Palacios to Croix expresses desire of miners for priest sundays and for festival days; tax on silver to construct church; need to develop water system. Discussion of favorable metal production in San Nicolas. List of group of miners some who are witnesses and elected members included with Nava and Fuentes in report promoting mining. Fuentes in letter to Palacios explains that some mines are not being worked due to absence of their discoverers, uneconomical conditions for exploitation, and lack of tools; abundance of veins and continual discovery. Lists made by Fuentes of San veins; quantity per load of ore extracted at each mine. Partial copy of duty charges of Alcabala from may - June 1768, includes who sold what to whom (especially food) (ff 316). Letter from Nava to Palacio discusses state of individual processing abilities; production capacity. Letter also tells duty Charged on silver and gold. (L. L. Woodward, October 1988)

Campaign orders and instructions, food supplies, interim commander of Punta de Lampazos and Monterrey. Campaign is to crush Apache Indian rebellions at Sardinas. Escort ordered for Cabello from Texas to Mexico, if necessary. (E. Wilson, August 1989

Echegaray prepares for a campaign; purchase orders of bretanas, writing material, mules, horses incl. weights and value. Training and mounting of men and gentle livestock despite drought. Funds solicited for beef, tobacco and mitre. Deals conducted with businessman for livestock; payment and delivery. Indian accused of killing a soldier. Echegaray is promoted to capitan del regimiento de infateria fixo de Puebla. (E. Wilson, August 1989)

Series of documents discussing campaign plans, mentions beginning of campaign on October 9, 1770. Mentions local Indian thefts, murders; counterattacks using presidio forces. Cites delay of campaign while waiting for beef provisions to dry. Lengthy discussion of quantity of beef needed for troop provisioning. (S. Gibbs, November 1987)

Contract of conditions of compania volante de Saltillo for period of January 1, 1784 to December 31, 1786. Contract reviewed and other conditions added. Contract includes provisions for food, seed, daily needs and prices of commodities. (D. Marksz, January 1987).

Two anonymous letters of accusation against contador and tesorero of San Blas precipitate Series of inquiries by virrey and Eliza to ascertain nature and validity of accusations; accusations include vice of gambling and drinking, withholding debts from salary, illicit sales of supplies designated for use of marineria. Women included as wife of accused tesorero, and participating in gambling. Issue resolved by Monterde and Rosales vowing to give up their evil ways. (D. J. McClelland, may 1988)