Series of documents discussing campaign plans, mentions beginning of campaign on October 9, 1770. Mentions local Indian thefts, murders; counterattacks using presidio forces. Cites delay of campaign while waiting for beef provisions to dry. Lengthy discussion of quantity of beef needed for troop provisioning. (S. Gibbs, November 1987)

Fayni mentions weak forces at Parral. Writes of Galvez' cavalry offensive, which was delayed by lack of good mounts. Includes details of troop provisioning. Analizjon mentions Indian attacks in Ofuelos. Fayni acknowledges receipt of Bando concerning celebration of lottery drawing. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Fayni describes economy of Valle de San Bartholome as based on haciendas, land use, and cattle herds and how San Bartholome supplies Parral and Chiguagua with fruits of harvest. Reports Indian thefts and murders in San Bartholome due to lack of defense. Relates how war has wasted money, broken families, caused misery. Suggests military protection be provided for satellite pueblos of Parral. Oxinaga asserts that even if Oconor's efforts produce good results, if he does not follow orders he should not be paid for his rank. Oxinaga submits letter recounting Apache attacks repelled with limited success due to disadvantage of weapons, horses and provisions. Asks for military protection from Indian raids. Letter signed by many people. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Fayni relates formation of company at Chiguagua; Oconor's movement of presidios to Rio Norte in accordance with Croix's plan; attenuation of cavalry mounts from disease and insufficient fodder; decreased ability to oppose Indians due to tiring of men from lack of horses. Cites lack of troop spirit; says that biggest boost to campaign effort would be to obtain sufficient and proper equipment. Mentions Apaches thefts nearby. Virrey writes of campaign situation to Escarraga. (S. Gibbs, October 1987)

Fayni relates impossibility of remounting cavalry until late June due to water and pasture shortage. Because of delay, Indian hostilities will continue. Mentions Oconor's success in Laguna; remarks that three or four more successes will punish Indians well. Concerns obtainment of cavalry through treasury. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Virrey(?) Acknowledges equipment request from Fayni and justicia mayor of San Bartolome but denies request on following supplement companias volantes because these military bodies are always busy. Mentions hope that Oconor's renewed efforts will effect peace and maintain integrity of Spanish frontier. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Virrey(?) Mentions cavalry disaster at Chihuahua; Oconor's plea to king to provide remounts to keep campaign going. Virrey relates how he exhorts justicias subalternas to help defend by keeping watch for Indians. Mentions peace made by new Apache captains; rich clothing given to Indians. Encourages Faini to be suspicious of peaceful appearance of Indians. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

(S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Periodic reports from leaders of destacamentos relating new events; most reports say nothing was happening. Copy of itinerary of one Destacamento listing pueblos and haciendas they were to visit from Fresnillo to Durango, and distances in Leguas. Complaints that regimiento spent more money because of high cost of maiz and maintenance of horses. Lasso de Vega is unable to make March to Chihuahua because he has too few horses and money. Posada reports illness of Montante in one report, and later says he is inutil para el real cervicio. (D. Marksz, February 1987)

Autos requesting gunpowder, ammunition, arms and soldiers from other provinces on loan to wage war against Moquis and Navajos. Problems with mail due to lack of enough soldiers to give escort. Letters to viceroy praising governor and his performance issued by cabildo and church authorities. Informe by governor about Indian reduccion and resettlement under his leadership. (A. Dell'acqua, July 1987)