Concerns observations of Lipanes by soldiers and a statement regarding situation by a civilian from San Antonio. says group encountered 2 Indians who later returned with 20 others on horseback but unarmed indicating they were mestenos. Encountered civilian who warned them about hostile Indians farther ahead and related past incident along same path. says Indians particularly hostile and desire vengeance. Disagreement over murder of Indian capitan Saz angers Indians who force group to leave keeping one of their horses. Contains accounts of conversations with Indians concerning past incidents, Saz murder, and other attacks. Some faithful Indians informed soldiers of planned raids. Contains general description of trip, people and movement of military escort. (M. Dannemiller, September 1988)

Group of documents between viceroy and various officials of Sonora and California expeditions pertaining to procurement of food supplies; construction of shelter, and maritime transport; horses; spiritual well being of 200 dragoons and 200 foot soldiers; naming of treasurer, Capellan, shipbuilder, horse procurer and various officers. Edict about closing place where liquor was illegally made. Copies of dispatches about wedding of prince of Asturias with Princess of Parma. Orders for salaries to forced personnel from Veracruz. (A. Dell'acqua, November 1987)

Correspondence between Hijosa and viceroy regarding various Tepic with problems about requisition of foodstuffs, weapons, horses, payment of salaries, advances of salaries, preparation of maritime transport to Guaymas from San Blas and other details about personnel involved. Reference about indios marineros used as crew. Hijosa also questions naming of Capellan Cienfuegos to expedition prefering priest for port of San Blas to be permanent there. Accuses new missionaries of being negligent and mercenary toward commercialization and not caring for people. Viceroy orders necessary help for Jesuits being transported to Guadalaxara including 15 from California under care of Alferez Fernandez and 50 from Sonora and Sinaloa under care of Cabeza de Vaca. Hijosa accuses pilot Solorzano and officers of inexperience, punishing one using stocks. Disputes with comandante Rivero about breadmaker accusing Rivero of despotism. Other letter from viceroy about appointment by king of Abarca as standard bearer ordering him to be treated as an officer. (A. Dell'acqua, November 1987)

Letter to viceroy with account by Gallardo of exploration in California, pacification of Indians, discovery of los Angeles bay, establishment and construction of Santa Gertrudis mission; his return and imprisonment by capitan of garrison in conjunction with two missionaries and his ruin when captain of garrison stole his papers and wife's jewelry; missionaries promised him death if truth was ever known. Includes detailed ethnography of area explored with accounts of richness to be found in water, pasture and fertile lands. (A. Dell'acqua, November 1987)

Documents relating to orders given by viceroy to capitan Peiran to command troops under Elizondo in March from Mexico to Tepique for expedition to Sonora; itinerary of March; problems with discipline and supplies for personnel en route. (A. Dell'acqua, November 1987)

Documents pertaining to naming of engineers and instructions on how to achieve goals of expeditions to Nueva Vizcaya and Sonora. Planning and settlement of port of Guaymas and Rio Yaqui as Principal areas for commerce and trade. Conquest thru war and pacification of Seris and Pimas Altos; detailed ethnography. After achieving these goals expedition to resume exploration up Rio Gila establishing town on banks preferably near Colorado River to serve as capital of Gila province; study natural resources in detail; find mines and other natural riches to attract settlers; wage war against Apaches to secure lands and make possible fluvial navigation. Area should serve as protection to other settlements to east and south of province. Letters about arrival of visitador general Galvez to Sonora on his way to California. (A. Dell'acqua, November 1987)

Documents relating minutes from correspondence from Elizondo to viceroy and answers to correspondence during 1768. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Documents relating to transportation of military personnel to Alamos for expedition to Sonora. Elizondo relates saving money by not buying horses but borrowing them in deal worked out with ranch owners along route. Discusses itinerary for transport of troops to California by sea; missionaries from colegio de Querataro to missions in Sonora. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Letters from Cancio to viceroy regarding exploration of site and harbors in Guaymas to establish best location to erect port and barracks for military personnel. Cancio accompanied by governor. (A. Dell'acqua, February 1988)

Concerns an expedition of 100 men under Villa Machacaba into Bolson de Mapimi; they attempt to negotiate a peace with hostile Apaches they find there; a cursory description of villages encountered included; notes that war breaks out after return of force; also other information on attacks around Parras; and transfer of lt perreas of catalonian volunteers to help solve crisis. (J. Williams, March 1987)