Consideration of current conditions of presidios of Coahuila; especially supply problems. (J. Williams, December 1986).

Concerns problems related to supply of gunpowder at presidios of Coahuila. J. Williams (December 1986).

Letters relating to transfer of governor and first three months administration of Ugarte with many details on problems of defense and Coahuilan Indians. Covers topics such as Indian raids, logistics, troop assignments, political administration, conditions of public buildings, missions, neophyte unrest, and daily life of frontier troops and their families. (J. Williams, December 1986).

Inventories and petitions, military supplies to Alta California from Manila. Disarray of presidios. (A. Dell'aqua, 1/87)

In reference to transportation of munitions for defense of ports against russians and English. (A. Dell'aqua, 1/87)

Shipment of guns and munitions to Guadalaxara thru San Blas, request for payment for such supplies. (A. Dell'aqua, 1/87)

Pacheco reports in detail to viceroy on depredations committed B Apaches, efforts by his troops to defend against them and difficulty in doing this. Reports on Indian prisoners sent to Saltillo. Detailed discussion of military and Indian tactics and specific battles, number of casualties. Perez presents diary o troop activities in pursuit of enemy Indians. Certification by Ripperda concerning military service by Pacheco. Mentions official order concerning relocation of presidios. Diary and letter reporting on Apache attack on San Joseph Paraje and efforts to hunt down culprits. Gives information on number of Leguas Marched, terrain, vegetation, and settlements. Draft letter from viceroy to Pacheco relating to matter of Indian depredations, military's action against them, and Indian prisoners. (S. Fiederlein, 4-20-87)

Letter from Alderete to viceroy mentions sending diario of presidial activities from July 18, 1768 to February 5, 1769 but diary not included. Instead, diary recounts activities from depredations committed by enemy Indians, problems with horses, means of livelihood, battles with Indians, routine military activities, and pursuit of specific Indian perpetrators. Notes B unknown person(S) to Alderete interspersed with pages of diary. (S. Fiederlein, 4-9-87)

Series of letters from Cancio to viceroy discussing affairs at Santa Rosa presidio (1762) in detail. Discusses formation of cavalleria; number of horses; problems with yerva seca the horses eat; problems had when presidio was without a captain; situation with local Indians -- detailed report, including copy of reports from V. Rodriguez, on encounters with Indians, Indian activities, and Indian supplies and weapons (ff. 185-1920); problems at San Saba and with establishing missions in that area. (S. Fiederlein, 3-20-87)

Draft letter from Mexico from viceroy naming Cancio interim captain of Santa Rosa presidio, post vacated by Ortiz Parrilla who was sent on expedition to Panzacola. Letter reviews Cancio's military service. Notes by unknown author on Ecai y Muzquiz being teniente at Santa Rosa presidio. Limited information on personnel, arms, supplies, activities of captain Cancio, and enemy Indian activities. Testimony from Ecai y Muzquiz concerning Cancio's assumption of duties as captain at Santa Rosa. Letter from Ecai y Muzquiz to viceroy on his and his family's monetary situation and well being. (S. Fiederlein, 3-3-87)