Rivera's report to king Carlos II following his visita to presidios of Provincias Internas during years 1724-1728. Rivera comments on each of presidios visited, describing state of garrisons, military personnel, salaries, corruption, purpose and usefulness of presidios. Recommendations were then suggested; involving reorganization of personnel, reducing or augmenting number of presidio soldiers, modification of salaries, and more efficient defense of Provincias Internas are primary concerns. (J. Carpenter, February 1987)

Discourse concerning campaign of 1707-1708 against Indian rebels in Coahuila nd Nuevo Leon. Also, summary of legal proceedings against Indians accused of murder and horse theft. Despacho from junta general de la real hacienda that addresses issues in two aforementioned provinces, letters from fray Francisco Hidalgo and others concerning changing role of flying company, and number of births, deaths, and marriages at missions along Rio Grande. (J. H. Ochs, June 1987)

Letter in which fray Diego de Salazar beseeches viceroy to retain Diego Ramon as captain protector of San Juan Baptista, and that viceroy's order to Ramon to found a presidio at mission and to bring his wife and family to presidio in order to set a good example for other flying company soldiers. (J. H. Ochs, March 1987)

Letter from bishop of Guadalajara to viceroy describing events that took place on his fact-finding trip to Coahuila province and requesting establishment of a garrison. (J. H. Ochs, February 1987)

Copy of auto from Diego Ramon to Francisco Cuerbo y Valdes relating events surrounding founding of mission of San Francisco Solano. Attached is auto from Cuerbo y Valdes approving founding of mission. (J. H. Ochs, January 1987)

Reports by Crespo and Posada assessing past and present history of insufficient military forces in Provincias Internas in face of frequency and violence of Indian incursions. Discusses Rubi and Lafora reports, Fuero militar, and calls for general war against Apaches. (G. Lavalley, February 1987).

Cisneros creates position of aide to train cavalry troops and forms two presidios on Rio Salado and one at Punta de Lampazos. Lists of positions and appointments for new presidios. Ayudante mayor Cueto asks for carbines and pistols to arm 184 men and negotiates his salary. Navarro receives 7433 pesos from Gonzales de Santianes for troop expenses. (D. Marksz, December 1986).

Gobernador reports on administrative and military status of province, including salaries, living conditions, supplies, abuses of power by soldiers. folio 351 indexes letters, documents, orders for 1767. Ortiz Parrilla leads expedition to Sonora. Provisions sent to regain San Saba. Barrio details his service in Spanish and italian armies to virrey to support taking over ailing Ortiz Parrilla's office. Autos, personnel and equipment in establishment of presidio, San Augustin de Ahumada. Barrio requests appointment of his sons as corregidor of Mexico. folio 387 consists of distribution of forces in 3 presidios of Coahuila. Convoy to San Saba suspended when it is learned that Indians plan to abandon presidio; junta de guerra formed. explanation of how Ruby's recommendations for defense have been implemented. (J. M. Johnson, August 1987)

Concerns new presidios and civil settlements in province and progress towards their completion; many detailed notes on construction at new sites, and implementation of new regulations. (J. Williams, February 1987).

Concerns Ugarte's request for more pay; notes many expenses of his command; Indian depredations; progress of presidio constructions; includes specific notes on construction of Monclova se halla con Tres Varas y Media de elevacion Por Todos Quatro vientos y Sus Dos baluartes; and mentions fact that other governors have received special pay. (J. Williams, February 1987).