Describes use of funds including construction, salaries, and purchase of supplies. Need for comandante inspector's approval in sending troops to friendly nations in peace efforts. Describes Texas and Tauayas' trip with interpreter. Movement of troops for defence. Peace efforts with Indians include hopes to change impression made by English. English traders on Orcoquiza coast offering merchandise to other nations. Refugee from Indians Adaes convoy in lomaville. After 3 months of quiet, Comanche stampede and horse thefts and subsequent campaign. Comanche prisoner taken by Vecino. Hopes of regaining Spanish captives in Comanche hands. Texas Indian hostilities with Apaches. Escort needed to go for mail in San Luis Potosi. Escaped mission Indians asked to be returned in relations with French traders. (L. L. Woodward, may 1988)