Reports and letters concerning military engagements against the Apaches period 1772-1773 to fray Julian Arriaga discussing- page 6- informs content of reports. Page 7- extract of 'noticias' from Texas, Coahuila and Nueva Viscaya, describes encounters of two squadrons with hostile Indians, attacks of Apaches Lipanes in Rio Sabinas area, cattle stealing by Indians. Page 11- arrival of 1500 horses for comandante Oconor. Page 12- explains his recommendations for control of Apaches in Coahuila. Page 15- description of peaceful character of the norteno Indians and need for maintaining friendship and their trading with English. Page 18- concerns opposition by soldiers of Rio Grande del Norte presidio to naming of teniente Rodriguez as commandant. Page 19- discusses appointment of Francisco Mendocal as commandant. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Tomo 4 (pages 180, 213)- letters about relations with the French in new Orleans and Luisiana, especially commerce. Tomo 5 (page 78)- letter informs lack of progress against Indians near the new San Savas presidio. Tomo 6 (pages 153, 291)- letters concerning forwarding of acts as result of Indian raids against San Savas presidio and informs proximity of English troops to new Orleans. Tomo 7 (pages 32, 36, 168)- letters concerning aid given to French and condition of Santa Rosa del Sacramento presidio. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Page 1- to conde de la Monclova orders removal of French from Bahia del Espiritu Santo. Page 23- acknowledges merits of individuals involved in operation against French to conde Monclova. Page 268- to conde de Galve, orders compliance with real Despacho and orders information on activities of French and English. Page 270- Despacho real announcing embargo against France. Page 272- Despacho real declaring embargo against France and England. Page 400- to conde de Galve ordering title of marques be given Toribio Huerta and that Huerta be consulted and supported. Gives brief description of Huerta's activities in New Mexico. Page 404- copy of memorial sent with Despacho of page 400. Concerns activities of Huerta in New Mexico and fraud committed by Francisco querbo against real hacienda. (J. Erbe) (1978)