Series of documents concerning complaints of Indians from Bacadeguachi because of mistreatment and little food they get from missionary of that jurisdiction. Governor of Sonora gives account of need for postal service within provinces under his authority. Construction of a ditch for irrigation. Military groups and officials existing in Sinaloa and Sonora. Indians ambushed a military convoy killing two and wounding eight (folio 59). (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Crespo discusses plans for and purposes of second overland expedition to Monte rey (to be led by Anza). Gives numbers of soldiers and settlers to make trip. Reports on visit by Palma and his wishes to establish missions in Juma lands. Discusses status of relations with Jumas and other Indians in region of Gila-Colorado confluence and what this means for expedition. (S. Fiederlein, may 1987)

Albacea Jordan found various Ordenes, planos and cartas nauticas in dead comandante Bodega's effects which he feels should be archived. Virrey(?) Agrees, and is especially interested in planos and cartas from expedicion inglesa led by Vancossen. Includes inventario de papeles (ff. 348) and indice de planos (ff. 354). (D. Uhlman, August 1988)

A very detailed informe on present military strength and capability of new presidios transferred as a result of reglamento of 1772; includes details on weapons; constructions at new sites; commanders and officers at posts; geography of region; explorations of O'Conor; and many related details of historical merit. This document has been published in Spanish (Flores and almada) and in translation in English (moore and beene 1961). (J. Williams, April 1987)

Title pages to documents not included in this Tomo (88). (J. Williams, April 1987)

Ansa's second expedition to Monterey; notes; foundation of mission in San Francisco; explorations of Garces; possible commerce of Yumas with Hopis; feasibility of routes connecting Sonora to California and New Mexico to Sonora; difficulty of trail; crossing Colorado at Yuma with balsas, Canoa o Barco; relation of Yuma to other California Indians; descriptions of parts of route; of Tucson area; available pasturage; possible new presidio locations; possible effects on Apache wars; call for Yuma mission; negotiations with Palma; reports in Tucson and among Yumas of closeness of New Mexico and possible route westward to Sonora and California; proposal to guard roads with troop of dragoons; new presidio constructions; and other aspects of implementing royal regulation of 1772. (J. Williams, April 1987)

Diaz considers various proposals related to founding of a presidio and mission on Colorado River at Yuma villages; includes references to; new establishments in California; new lines of communication; Anza's expedition; lack of Apache threat in Yuma country; possible expenses caused by a new presidio there; Diaz notes of military importance of mission auxiliaries y estos Tan adelantados en el manejo de las Armas, y industrias de la guerra; que juzgo indispensable aumentar la Tropa en Sus fronteras; he recognizes Apache's diligence in war; necessity of having strong detachments; detachment of men from Buenavista at Suaqui; of another force from same presidio at Pitiqui; a detachment from Altar at Caborca; value and combat ability of troops; problems created by presidial relocation; number of men deployed elsewhere in province; list of reasons to support relocations; Bucareli acknowledges receipt of Diaz's points. (J. Williams, April 1987).

Concerns O'Conor's recent inspection of Sonora presidios; preparation for next general campaign; relocation of presidios; new presidial construction projects; and troop movements. (J. Williams, April 1987)

Concerns site selection for relocated presidios of Tubac, Terrenate and fronteras in Sonora; includes many references to new regulation (1772). (J. Williams, April 1987)

Concerns plans for O'Conor's 2nd general campaign; his request for viceregal approval;calls for total extermination of Apaches or their conversion to christanity; tables of troops assigned to duty; geographic descriptions of destinations; requirements of field commanders; includes interesting table of forces raised for campaign in New Mexico; viceroy Bucareli grants his approval. (J. Williams, April 1987)