Discusses distribution of goods for hunting among Indians. Forbids use of alcohol by Indians. Mentions Quindre's charge of correspondence between Bexar and Luisiana. Forbids entrance of French, Spanish, blacks, and Indians without passports to places under Quindre's charge. Also forbids entrance to Indians from missions of propagandafide. Mentions Comanche raids and hostilities. Mentions purchase of horses and mules. (M. Vasquez, February 1988)

Concerns Comanche raids: 1 - Description of how a group, after stealing horses, gave themselves up without violence. 2 - Description of how one Comanche was tricked and captured. 3 - Description of stampede caused by big group which, after stealing horses, escaped. Also describes unsuccessful chase of this group by Ripperda. (M. Vasquez, January 1988)

Discusses failure of peace treaty promised by Bucareli to inhabitants of Coahuila. Friendship with naciones del Norte has proven to be fraudulent, their entrance to Coahuila must be avoided or better solution must be found. Also discusses possible warfare with inhabitants of new presidios and conflict between Comanches and Lipanes over stolen horses. Description of murder of Vecino and soldier by either Comanches, Apaches, or Tancaoues. Also unsuccessful campaigns against these Indians by a Sergeant. Also refers to harm done by Taranames, Taouacanes, Tancaoues, etc. And doubtful conversion of Taranames. (M. Vasquez, January 1988)

Complaint against vecinos at a Carneada general (feast) who disobeyed order to intercept Comanches. Detailed description of Comanche raids and unsuccessful military campaign against them by Ripperda. (M. Vasquez, January 1988)

Letter informing viceroy of stampede caused by Indians in which 300 horses were lost. Mentions escorts for wood-cutters as important in maintaining friendship with Tasuayas. (M. Vasquez, January 1988)

Describes unrest of Indians district, attributed to three causes-1) transhumance lifestyle; 2) theft of cattle, horses under pretext of hunting, wild food gathering; 3) persistence of concubinage, especially among Pitiquenos. States Indians remain in desert even when sick, necessitating lengthy journeys to administer sacraments. says Pitic Indians most rebellious. (T. Sheridan, 1976)

Montolla was captured by Apaches at about six years of age, and remained with them for sixteen years, until he and two others were captured by Spanish. Montolla is protesting life sentence at Castillo based on claim that he was raised by Indians and did not know that raiding was wrong. (D. Marksz, September 1987)

Discourse from Lumbreras, commander of presidio of Buenavista to viceroy Bucareli y Ursua concerning atrocities committed by Piatos and Pimas Bajos in Vicinity of aforementioned presidio. Atrocities include pervasive cattle and horse rustling, murder of Indians and a Spaniard, abduction of Indian woman. Lumbreras adds that he has no spare forces to battle unrest, and requests detachment of 20 or 30 soldiers be stationed at San Jose de Pimas to suppress Piman bellicosity and guard road to Cieneguilla. He also adds that lawless behavior manifested by Indian groups is result of semi-nomadic lifestyle. Included is letter to Lumbreras, forwarded to viceroy, from missionary at Tecoripa describing events which corroborates information given by Former. In responses to autos, viceroy suggests that Lumbreras commence further reduccion of barbarous Indians, using force if necessary; letter authorizing installation of Trespalacios as lieutenant of flying company of Buenavista upon retirement of Viarraga from position. (J. H. Ochs, July 1987)

Discourse concerning appointment of Lumbreras named by Corbalan as commandandant of presidio of San Carlos de Buenavista. As new commander, Lumbreras carries out order from Corbalan to station detachment of 20 soldiers and one oficial at Guaymas; investigates murder of indio hortalero and theft of cattle at Tonichi. Also, responses to these actions from unknown authority located in Mexico City. (J. H. Ochs, July 1987)

Fragments of letters from marques de Croix written in response to letters and informes of Elizondo concerning military affairs in Sonora. Issues include reduction and resettlement of rebel Seris; authorization given to Anza to pursue Apaches accused of stealing horses from presidio of Tubaca; changing of capitancy of presidio of Terrenate; reform of flying companies. (J. H. Ochs, June 1987)