Concerns recent raids on Quatro Cienegas; possible new presidio sites; mail service; chaplains for new presidios; and related administrative matters. (J. Williams, February 1987).

Concerns recent events and implementation of new regulation of presidios (1772); including raid on Quatro Cienegas; exploration of Bolson; appointment of presidio chaplains; mail service; recent actions against Indians; reconnaissance for new presidios; and related administrative matter S.J. Williams (February 1987).

Rodriguez reports on Indian crimes and depredations committed in area and discusses how to deal with them. Also discusses his military service, need for salaries to be paid, and death of chaplain and need to replace him. Letters interspersed with notes to Rodriguez by unknown official(S) on issues in letters. Alderete recounts (to Rodriguez) battle with Indians where cabo was injured and discusses actions taken against Indians. Discussion of behavior of different Indian groups (Lipanes and Mescaleros), Indian interaction with Spanish, and Indian trade I weapons with English. (S. Fiederlein, 4-3-87)

Regarding search for Loera's replacement as capellan de Buque. Madriz, Pou and Romeral request they be considered, but are found unfit or otherwise unsuitable. Virrey requests that provisor de Guadalajara suggest a suitable secular priest. Provisor puts forward Gomez as Loera's replacement. Virrey approves nomination. (J. H. Ochs, July 1988)

Pena, navy chaplain for departamento de San Blas requests permission to resign his post due to ill health. Virrey accedes, names Gomez as replacement. (J. H. Ochs, July 1988)