Series of letters by capitan Rodriguez to viceroy concerning various presidial affairs -- mission activity, mission Indians, and enemy Indians (ff. 11-13, 16, 18). Responses intermingled with and often interrupting letters. Other topics concern Sesma seeking election as governor of Coahuila, introduction of bulas in province, salaries of soldiers (ff. 20-21), condition of road and climate (ff.4, 23-24). Much discussion on indios barbaros and how to deal with them. Index of documents and letters from 1769 (ff.26-27); describes contents. Information on military campaigns, supplies, number of troops, and participation by mission Indians. Rosters of presidial troops and volunteers, including names, ranks, weapons and supplies (animals) in their possession (ff. 39-43). Rosters divided among troops from presidio of Santa Rosa, Monclova, Pueblo de San Francisco, San Bernardo de la Candela, dragones de Monterrey, Milicianos de Monterrey. List from presidio of Santa Rosa of troops and their weapons (ff 44). Discussion about commercial activities, including that with the English and El Paso del Norte. Letter on ff. 60-61 contains information on several Indian groups and missions, Indian activities (including crimes), conversion to catholicism, and location of some presidios and Parajes. (S. Fiederlein, 2-11-87)

Bucareli chastises Ripperda for trading arms with friendly Indian nations through presidio of Natchidoches, reminding him that it is against laws and that only items received through ports of Veracruz and Acapulco can be traded. Also reminds him that a council of war and hacienda is needed before war can be made against Apaches and that in mean time he should only conduct a defensive campaign. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987)

Two priests and Mezieres go to Apostate Jaranames in an unsuccessful attempt to reconvert them. Were found to be very insolent and unreceptive. Account of arms trading among different Indian groups, Ripperda's efforts to get governor of Luisiana involved. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987)

Two priests and Mezieres go to Apostate Jaranames in an unsuccessful attempt to reconvert them. Found to be very insolent. Account of arms trading among different Indian groups and Ripperda's efforts to get governor of Luisiana involved. (T. Cederstrom, March 1987)

Commentaries and opinions of fiscal about proposals of Riperda to trade weapons with Indians of Texas. Riperda claims it is only way to keep them from dealing with French and English. Fiscal questions peacefulness and loyalty of Indian groups in question and notes that their barbarous way of life (hunting and trapping) is not conducive to christianization or peaceful relations with Spaniards. Recommends strongly that they be settled and taught agriculture. (T. Cederstrom, October 1986)

Various administrative documents concerning shipment of arms (40 carabinas and 30 pares de pistolas) from San Blas to presidios of Monterrey and San Francisco. almacenes at Pexote lacked escopetas from Spain that were to be shipped; replaced by carabinas. Information about arms (type, quality, weight, See especially ff.572) and many different officials involved in transaction (1791-1807). Records of transactions and acknowledgement of their arrival in San Blas for shipment to California. Conflicting reports on number of weapons sent. Some confusion over whether arms sent on from San Blas. Costs of arms discussed (ff. 581-600) and reimbursement of presidios (1807-1810). (S. Fiederlein, 2-3-87)

Arrillaga reports that in presidios of Santa Barbara and San Diego there are 25 unused sets of pistols. Asks whether they should be sent to armero in San Blas to be serviced and then used elsewhere or sold in California. Gives their value and requests reimbursement. Discusses problems with keeping arms usable. Gives background information on use in California. Instructed to send them to San Blas. (S. Fiederlein, 12-01-86)

Document by viceroy with specific instructions for protection of presidios. Discussion on use, storage, and maintenance of weapons, as well as recommendations on attitude of soldiers toward superiors, etc. (J. Tapia, September, 1987)

Series of letters from Calleja to Branciforte with detailed tables of soldiers and officers, debts, credits, pensions, and shortages; also includes filiacion between corporal de Garsa and Teresa Gonzales.

Eliza requests that 300 arrobas of gunpowder be sent to San Blas to augment 36 which remain. Virrey accedes to request. Ochs, July 1988)