Series of documents concerning numerous Mescalero raids due to stationing of soldiers in presidio del Norte. Ugarte complains to Florez that he has not received message from Ugalde concerning mobilization of troops in el norte against Mescaleros. Florez upset because he believes animosity between Ugarte and Ugalde results in bad governing of province. Other documents deal with Revilla Gigedo giving free hand to Ugarte with respect to troops without cooperating with Ugalde; discussion of plans to have monthly military campaigns against Mescaleros and Gilenos; attempts to use peaceful Mescaleros against enemy ones; discussion of forming Indian auxiliary troop of Opatas, Taraumares, and Zumas. (J. Tapia, November, 1987)

Fueros reports on status of placer mining operations and problems caused by Indian depredations. Draft responses from viceroy(?) Intermingled with letters. Discusses theft of mules and horses, problems with transporting supplies, military administrative affairs, problems Indian attacks causing for workers at placers, diminishing returns from placers. Series of declarations and report by Fueros recounting details of Indian attack on Mule train carrying food supplies. In draft letter problems Indians causing for comerciantes and workers noted and more men sent to help in defense. arrieros Mexicanos mentioned. (S. Fiederlein, 5-5-87)