Santiago Vancho, herder, was attached by Antonio Rosales. Santiago was armed with a dagger and gun. The latter misfired, but the dagger proved effective. Antonio's lance, however, was more effective and Santiago was killed. Antonio suffered bad wounds. The testimony of witnesses led to his arrest. (P. Hayes) (1977)

Account of a murder and rape of an India by some Guaimas. Includes a description of how they were dressed- very painted and with feathers. (R. Perez) (1976)

Cordero submits petition of Tucson soldiers Vega, Leon, Hernandez (who have been imprisoned for four years) for pardon in Apache murder case. Index of folders documenting prosecution for sedition of individuals from company of Opatas in Babispe. (J. Hiller, April 1989)

Index and extractions from legajo 11 (1764), quadernos 1-8, containing administrative, military, and religious information regarding provincias of Sonora, Sinaloa, Nueva Viscaya, Nuevo Santander, San Saba, Nueva Mexico, Nuevo Leon. Indexed material includes importance of presidio establishment in Buena Vista; Lentvig remitted map (not included) of Sonora and Sinaloa; hostile Apache actions; Caballada de San Xavier del Bac robbed by Indians; mines of Quiruan and of Tamaulipa; lack of water causes suspension of March; cannons and ammunition; description of Lasaga mine; aid to presidios against Cumanches and allies; naming of officials; liquor leaving jurisdiction of San Juan; case against Truxillo for Murdering Husband; request for white deer; libreta de Vita et moribus; inian idolatry; mission formation; Cumanche Indian Spy; peace, corn, cattle in Nuevo Leon. (J. Hiller, July 1989).

Index and extractions from legajo 10 (1763), quadernos 1-8, containing administrative, military, and religious information regarding provincias of Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Texas, San Sabas, Nayarit, and Californias. Indexed material includes election of captain of Rosario missions; request for firearms and gunpowder for Guadalaxara; problems with and punishments of Apaches, Seris, Pimas; Tubac captain presents teniente and Alferez titles; proclamation of peace with England and France published; petition of payment for clothing and arms costs for soldiers sent to San Saba; company organization against Apaches; military salaries; two priests murdered by Apaches; lack of corn in Coahuila; Piedras Indians ask for mission; Velasco asks permission to run market; ship run aground at Coopanes; epidemic in Santander; Tamaulipa mines; cannons; population projections; topical summary listing for index (J. Hiller, July 1989).

Index to 68 letters and expedientes from legajo containing different subjects pertaining to Coahuila and Sonora in years 1760-1761. Indexed material includes conduct of Ravago; instructions to Cancio regarding administration of Sacramento; petition that Barrios give his youngest son to service of king as soldier; hostilities of Apache and Julimenos against livestock; presentation of papers against Ravago; need for arms in Santa Rosa; naming of Tierda de Cuervo as governor of Sonora and Sinaloa; Montesinos' declination of governor position; establishment of a presidio near San Antonio de la Huerta; decree granting justicias book which notes registering of claims for mines in their jurisdictions; discovery of gold in Bacuachi; establishment of various postal services (J. Hiller, July 1989).

Index and extractions of expedientes, introduced by Ugarte y Loyola, containing abundant administrative, military and religious information about provinces Coahuila, Nuevo Leon y Nuevo Santander. This particular Series deals with legajo 13, quaderno 10, 1766. Upon orders of Galvez, Ugarte y Loyola submits index to Nava who remits them to Castro. Topical listings in indice include missions, new Orleans, presidios, prohibition of saltpetre and gunpowder, governor salaries, building materials, criminals, tobacco, desertion, Yslas Blancas, campaigns against Indians, house sales in Penzacola, virreys, Santander, pearls, and mines. (J. Hiller, June 1989)

Ugarte y Loyola submits detailed informe regarding criminals accused of treason and means to contain rebellious Indian nations. Tabular listing (f.50) of number of prisoners (including degrees of imprisonment, number of those assigned work, and number of deaths by sickness) accused of treason and other crimes. Notes existence of domestic enemy Allied with Apache nation who serve as spies. Sites examples of collaboration of these enemies with Indian enemies. Ugarte y Loyola informes Galvez of resolutions passed to contain rebellious Apache and Taraumara tribes. Instructions for Borica and Diaz in their visit to Indian communities for inspection (J. Hiller, June 1989)

Several letters from Arredondo informing virrey that the provincia is in peace, explains that contract for sale of tobacco refers to Occidental rather than Oriental provinces and he is not sure if there is truly a contract. Inventory of shipment sent to Spain and value of the shipment; receipt of instructions concerning adventurer mac gregor and notification of other governors to be aware of him; letter from comandante of Tula to Arredondo concerning Indians that are stealing and killing; letter from Arredondo to virrey accuses Castaneda of smuggling contraband with angloamericans. (D. Bautista, June 1990)

Rodrigues accused of killing Vanderas, Vecino of Salamanca; Rodrigues offers to serve king as a soldier for 3 years under Escandon. Escandon testifies in favor of Rodriguez and of Rodriguez' efforts against the rebel Tanambres. (L. L. Woodward, September 1989)