Index of letters that are included in this sequence; concerns Apache prisoners held in Durango who needed to be transported to San Luis Potosi but cannot be because of conditions (not explained) on path; virrey mentions taking same prisoners to Habana. (O. Velez, September 1989)

Castro informes virrey of situation in Texas, that Indian leaders have not been killed, presence of Indian spies. Virrey replies that he does not disapprove of helping Indians, be careful with spies. Castro inspects northern presidios, finds a Spanish woman who escaped from Indians, survived days without supplies; virrey asks Castro to interrogate her, send him information. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Documents concerning escape of Indian leaders and killing of officers remaining in sargeant's house in presidio; letter from Castro to Gutierrez asking him to begin inquiry to determine responsibility for escape, killing. Gutierrez asks military to testify about events of may 1-2. Interrogation involves all soldiers assigned to guard house where Indians were held. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Letters concerning possible treaties between military and Indians; military superiors from provincias de oriente y Poniente inform virrey of situation with Apaches; letter from Ugarte to virrey concerning possibility of peace with Lipanes; Dias informs Ugarte of situation with Indians; letter from Nava to virrey reporting number of Indians taken prisoner; Nava orders Dias to maintain good relations with Comanches; Nava informs virrey that those responsible for Mescalero attack on Comanches have been told of his displeasure; letter from Cordero to Nava reporting that prisoners were treated very well, were returned to their tribe. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

(D. Marksz, September 1987)

Letters from gobernador de Nuevo Santander for virrey informing him of the need for better weapons, recommending sending Indian prisoners to Havana because they are escaping to easily from the prison of San Juan de Ulua. Fiscales agree but suggest puerto Rico. Gobernador of Chihuahua requests weapons. Gobernador from Veracruz answers virrey that he will send the Indians to Havana. Letters from military personnel requesting permission to retire, others seeking promotions. (D. Bautista, July 1990)

Discusses attack on Tula, Milicia goes after war party into Sierra de Tamaulipa Vieja; request that arms, perhaps soldiers be sent. Urgent request for arms for San Carlos troop. Mentions Indians being taken to Ulua castle. (A. Dean, Jul 1990)

Reports of moco raids around Nuevo Santander. Primera compania and civilian Posse go after Indians in Sierra de Tamaulipa, kill most they find, but take one woman and one child in chaingang. Justicia de Aguayo attacks ranch of friendly Chichimecos, killing most, imprisoning some; results in uprising of 300 peaceful Indians in reduccion at Croix, who kill 4 citizens of Croix then raid Santillana. Virrey condemns action as stupid, endangering peace treaties with most other tribes. Suggests total campaign by all milicias of province, as military alone can not fight so many. (A. Dean, Jul 1990)

Index to quadernos (numbered 1-16) concerning Indian raids in Sierra de Tamaulipa, peace proposals by village Indians, damage done by palalquelquas, Lazaga's discussion of Chichimecos, transport of Indians in chaingangs, troop increases, supply of weapons for troops, proposed peace with Lipanes, efforts at pacification in Nuevo Santander. Lasaga emphasizes need for additional settlements to counter advantage Indians have attacking existing settlements; proposes two - three new settlements of Approximately 50 people; outlines measures to be taken to make settlements economically viable, integrated with existing settlements. Mentions success of other settlements created for greater defense. Mentions legalities of ensuring equitable land tenure; certain amount of land would be set aside for livestock to remove expensive need to import meat from Veracruz. (O. Velez, February 1990)

Stray Indian found on the streets of Mexico one night is taken in to be baptized. After a supposed drunken attack on the Cura, he is taken to prison. Inquiries into his background lead to his identity as that of a desertor of family and post in New Mexico turned Spy. Nothing is proven. (E. Wilson, November 1989)