Documents detailing attacks on Palma in foothills of Cerro Prieto. Detailed account of expeditions, battles, lack of food and water for animals and troops; death of military personnel, Indians. Lists of standing army with all officers. Their spies are fast and most rebels avoid capture except for some fallen in battle, women and children prisoners. Some Indian groups sue for peace. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Letter describing welcoming of troops as they cross various towns on way to Sonora. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Documents relating to transportation of military personnel to Alamos for expedition to Sonora. Elizondo relates saving money by not buying horses but borrowing them in deal worked out with ranch owners along route. Discusses itinerary for transport of troops to California by sea; missionaries from colegio de Querataro to missions in Sonora. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Documents and correspondence between Elizondo and viceroy in regard to movement of troops from Mexico to Tepic to form expedition to Sonora; lists of personnel in different companies; problems with disease, desertion, food supplies and transportation. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Documents concerning correspondence between Cancio and viceroy concerning plans and campaigns against rebels in Cerro Prieto with detailed accounts. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Letters from Cancio to viceroy and other officials regarding military appointments; financial problems in mantaining presidio due to lack of funds and credit. Behavior of Indians under new religious missionaries; supplies to maintain Indians under control to learn Christian faith. Movement of troops under Cancio. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Letter from Cancio to viceroy relating attack from rebels with details of battle and plans for future attack against such rebels utilizing dragones, presidiarios in united effort. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

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Letter from Cancio to viceroy in regard to attack on new puerto of Guaimas by group of Indians who stole horses and killed an old Guaima Indian. Naming of Lumbreras to take over defense of new installations and protect construction personnel. Doubtful discovery of having established port in wrong area; Cancio sends person by canoe to explore, depth measure harbor to be sure that construction was in right place as discovered by sea. After measurements carried out to satisfaction of Cancio, it is found to be in right place; Cancio congratulates himself. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)