Two instancias concern reasons Saucedo came to capital without a license. His plea that no penalty be taken against him. Also his request to be paid salary. Request granted and Saucedo ordered to leave immediately. Other documents concern desertion trial of two soldiers, who are set free, and allowed to return to company. (P. Lenz, February 1989)

Series of documents dealing with a trial against capitan Guerra, accused of cowardice. Describes his surrender to Insurgentes. Prior to sentencing guerra takes asylum in a church. Judge Zozaya uses royal decree of October 7, 1775 to make extradition. Zozaya made to swear to priest that guerra will be returned to church alive. Guerra found guilty of cowardice, sentenced to remain 10 years in a castle with no military privileges. Sentence considered by Arredondo because of the military merits of guerra's sons, the sentence is changed to house arrest. (D. Bautista March, 1990).

Letter ordering the reporting of troop strength on the first day of each month, all points to send this information to comandante general except for Laredo and Villas who will send them directly to Monterrey, also the establishment of daily diaries of occurrences; includes two documents one entitled compania and the other tronco de caballada neither of which has been filled out; document titled milicias provinciales del Nuevo Santander which includes information on uniform supply, riding gear; lette stating that while the real erario is away and captains are not on active duty they should not receive a salary since they are men of means, Arredondo is to decide what the troops are in need of; document stating troop strength and destination for third fourth and fifth companies of Nuevo Santander; letter analyzing the numbers in last document regarding horses, weapons etc, finds that a high percentage of troops are virtually useless since they have neither arms or horses, recommendation that abov mentioned should leave the militia and the saving of money associated with the decrease of total salary disbursed should be used to better equip existing troops, possibility of requesting arms from settlers for use by militia and troops. (O. Velez, September 1989)

Concerns letters reporting on Apaches' activities around the provinces. Apaches are said to be destroying everything without punishment. Apaches are stealing horses and killing people and presidio officials have done nothing to stop them. Captains Dias and Casanova are blamed for the extensive damage Indians are doing. (M. Marroquin, may 1989)

Concerns Series of reports in which military officials detail how Apaches and other Indians are attacking, killing and stealing horses from haciendas belonging to local owners. Indians have committed crimes and left unpunished, some government officials feel that the provinces will colapse if the same situation continues. (document give extensive detail of Indians activities within the provinces I. E. Stealing animals, killing soldiers an haciendas' owners. Soldiers in pursuit of them have been unable to punish these Indians. (M. Marroquin, may 1989)/

Concerns Series of reports on military negligence in defending haciendas and presidios. Indians have been able to inflict terror among people of the provinces. Diaz and other military officials are accused of being incompetent. Indians have stolen horses and killed inhabitants of towns without punishment. (M. Marroquin, may 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)

Instructions for military expeditions to Sonora. Capitans of presidios asked not to flee Indians attacks and to deliver same instructions to Hacendados and rancheros. (T. Kahana, September 1988)

Documents relating cowardice of soldiers and settlers of Valle de Santa Rosa, Coahuila, in which they left four soldiers and three civilians fighting, causing death of seven men. Request from gobernador to send troops to help the few men in presidios against hundreds of Apaches. Inventory of California missions and request for more religious supplies. Document from king issuing a bonus to survivors of battle of Rancho Becerra for their valor and stipends for widows of those killed. (A. Dell'acqua, March 1988)

Stinging response to Mendoza's suggestions; notes problems that will grow out of stationing men in Chihuahua city; Apache infested areas; possible benefit of presidio transfer to Santa Clara; limited value of Taraumares as auxiliaries (whom he calls a nation of cowards); Mendoza's administration of civil government, Indian affairs is sharply criticized; his failure to discipline Indians; use of forced labor; and lack of mission schools are offered as examples of Mendoza's incompetence. (j.williams, may 1987)