Elixondo informs Croix that Pineda began his March to capital. (D. Uhlman, may 1989)

Elizondo gave Galvez news about state of war and received his orders. Will begin March on 30th. (D. Uhlman, April 1989)

Letters between Nava and virrey. Nava informs virrey that Lipanes de arriba are very cooperative in peace treaty; Lipanes de Abajo do not want peace. explains that de arriba habit of hunting Cibolo twice a year is cause of discord between bands. Apaches are poorly disciplined, unused to following one chief; lay of their land makes it difficult to anticipate attacks. Mentions attack by Mescaleros, supported by troop, against Comanches; conflict resolved. Texas gobernador preparing campaign against de Abajo Lipanes. Virrey orders Nava to maintain hatred between bands, keep them divided. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Thirty pages concerning Nava's nomination to comandante de las provincias de Poniente. letter from virrey giving Nava command of provincias in place of Ugarte, with detailed information of situation he will find in provincias; advice concerning maintenance of peace with Indians, character of gobernadores; instructions from Galvez for dealing with Indians in war or peace. Nava agrees to nomination, requests from virrey economic support to succeed in pacification of Indians. Further detailed instructions from virrey on how to manage financial situation; also informs Nava that Castro has been appointed comandante de provincias de oriente by king, that Nava should meet Castro in Monclova. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Documents concerning incident of may 1. Castro sends virrey his version of events and copies of letters he sent to four gobernadores at his command since April, suggesting tactics to avoid giving enemy an advantage; virrey gives full support. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Series of letters between Castro and virrey concerning relations with northern Indians in provincias; Castro doubts peace treaty will last because those who participated in agreements were Capitancillos without importance to other tribes; Castro considers it better to declare war. Virrey advises caution in Castro's actions against Indians, as once war starts it will be difficult to stop; warns that Indians are wise in matters of war, but he will support Castro's decisions. Nava, Castro inform virrey of tactics they are planning against Indians. Castro reports military movements by gobernador of Nuevo Santander, improved relations with Nava. Virrey approves several of Castro's tactics against Indians. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Virrey's instructions for comandantes of provincias de oriente, Poniente. Virrey orders Nava to check and report on Indian situation in oriente. Castro informs virrey that he has been notified of Nava's nomination to comandante of other provincias and lists instructions received; virrey orders Castro to tell him when he is ready for nomination. Questionnaire from Castro with 11 questions, answers from Nava written in. Castro makes suggestions concerning provincias to virrey, who disagrees. Detailed explanation of history of comandancia general of provincias, why the division, who was in charge, why Nava and Castro are each comandantes of different areas; virrey suggests Castro pay no attention to what he hears in capitol, his instructions will be given when he arrives in Poniente. (D. Bautista, April 1990)

Nava explains to Castro that he can not provide troops to help him, but asks for plan so both can fight Lipanes; proposal of offensive plan against Lipanes. Castro insists he needs Nava's troops. Nava writes to virrey that he must make very detailed explanation for Castro to believe that Nava is also in difficult position with Indians; virrey supports him. (D. Bautista, April 1990)