Ugalde suggests necessity of total war on all Indians, in response to their cruelties. However, they can't be fought in european style, can't be conquered by force, must be done by cleverness. Ugalde wants to weed out half-wits from companies, stop working with ignorant, useless Milicias, fight more of a guerrilla war with only those capable of it. Plan described for controlling surrendered Indians; includes banning all weapons from them, severely punishing anyone caught making arrows; also discusses points of settlement structure, agriculture, etc. (A. Dean, Jul 1990)

Virrey informs Loyola of Serna's plans to decrease Indian hostilities by establishing two missions under colegio Apostolico de San Francisco de pachuca. Virrey wants additional information on mission plans; leaves decision to Loyola, who protests he is to close to licesor to judge such proposals. Serna is suspended from his company. Serna asks Revilla Gigedo for help from segunda compania against Indians, promises results within year. Serna wants to build missions, have them run by convent of San Diego de Pachuca; to prevent rebellion of converts they should be allowed to remain in traditional dwelling places, integration of trabajo corporal into their daily lives should proceed slowly, their material possessions should not be taken. Serna assesses Tamaulipa area as rich prospect for Mineral resources, livestock, year-round agriculture near coast, fishing. (O. Velez, March 1990)

Documents to, from N. Salcedo concerning perceived threat to security of northeast frontier of Provincias Internas. F.283 discusses hostile disposition of U.s. Ff.283-287 are description of M. Salcedo's travels in U.s.; F.284 mentions many sick with fever on parts of Arkansas River; ff.284-285 are descriptions of appearance, character, age, descent of american military figures (adair, Pike, Claiborne, Linch, Adams). F.286 Wilkinson arrives in N. Orleans with 6000 men in regular troops, reports of command by president to arm additional 20,000 militia; speculation on U.s. Military plans. F.290 discussing how far loyalty of inhabitants of borderland can be trusted. (A. Dean, may 1990)

Account of pursuit of Comanches who stole mules from Vecino de Monterrey; battle and capture, some participants wounded; little significant data; letters and military diario. (D. J. McClelland, July, 1989)

Scribe named; testimony of sargent concerning desertion; testimony of Salcido, includes account of Comanche attacks; Salcido says he deserted because he was stuck with nothing to eat and no help after Indian attacks, hides in church; notice from presidio chaplain that Salcido hid out there; azarte gives Salcido two months in jail and Ten years of military service depending on good behavior; Salcido freed by virrey June 21, 1820. (p. Coyle December 1989)

Coronel Escandon, in charge of the conquest and colonization of territories north and northeast of Mexico City, reports about the preparation of the expedition. He plans to attack from all possible sides at the same time, counting for this on the cooperation of the military authorities of all the military detachments of the area (he specifies how many soldiers will provided by each of them). He thinks this strategy will result in a better control over the area than the classical isolated military raids. The authorities give him full support, but warn him against using any violence with the Chichimecas unless strictly necessary. (A. Nielsen, October 1989)

Series of autos concerning sworn declarations from government officials on the reorganization of presidios in Nueva Vizcaya and San Bartolome Valley. Purpose of the reorganization is to provide protection to mines' workers and people in neighboring presidios. Geographic relative location of presidios with respect to each other is given. (M. Marroquin, February 1989)

Concerns review of autos of the sacramento presidio by Herrera Altamirano and other government officials. Document describes geographic position of presidios, also gives distances from each other. Reorganization of presidios involves the creation of a permanent patrol which will keep Indians under control. Apaches are also known as Xilenos. Relocation of presidio is to protect missions and haciendas in the new area. (M. Marroquin, February 1989)

Concerns relocation of presidio located at Junta de los Rios del norte y Conchos to the area of loma pintada and Ayacacho. Reasons for the relocation is said to be security of families in the latter places and also the need to stop and block the path of Indians who commit hostilities against the people of the provinces. Review of documents on the relocation of Sacramento presidio. Details of how military and economic policies were made at the time of the relocation of presidio del sacramento. List of presidios from which military personnel will be cut is included. (M. Marroquin, February 1989)