Letters from Palacios to virrey marques de Croix commenting upon impoverished state of Indians in region who have not been baptized, educated and employed; Palacio recommends support and protection of Indians to develop skills as laborers; also discusses mines discovered in region, problems involved in mining process and separation of minerals. (L. Kerr, October 1988)

Mendinueta relates Indians murders and animal thefts. Mentions famine which forces people to eat leather, roots and herbs; drought which has killed cattle and plants. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Concerns diaries on second expedition against Apaches, made by commander Galvez. Narration on attack strategies against Indians and their casualties; starvation suffered by Spaniards in campaign; stipends requested for Indian guides after expedition; statement of salaries paid to low ranking military personnel and Indian auxiliaries (ff. 91). Heavy casualty Rate among Indian auxiliaries after their leader fell in combat.

Corbalan's letter to Croix describes silver mining areas and discoveries of gold and silver and control of gold. Cornelio depopulated because of lack of water though rich in gold. Soldiers of Altar find gold in Aguas Frias. Aid of rations to compania de fusileros, but need to avoid expenses; transport costs, baker must be paid by compania; lack of uniforms complained of. Transport of troops by ship and details on carrying water; describes poor maritime transport service on pacific coast. Letter confirms completion of expedition; discusses availability of rations on ship for infantry. Yaquis don't grow food and need rations. Concerns inspection and salary payment of dragones de Espana y Mexico and participation in expediton. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)

Rengel sends informe to virreynato updating reports on war with Apaches from June 1785; detailed account of attacks on Apaches; cavalries in bad shape. Extraordinary drought suffered in provinces. One incident where mail was captured by Apaches; almost all recovered. Shortage of horses; horses, cattle, mules, and prisoners recovered from Apaches in campaign. (D. J. McClelland, November 1987)

Letters to viceroy detailing military campaigns against different groups of rebel Indians in Sonora. Details attacks in different terrains. People killed and captured by each official is given. Governor requests leave of absence due to paralysis and inhability to continue with his duties. (A. Dell'acqua, October 1987)

Report made up of group of letters concerning vagrancy problems on northern frontier; includes notes on Indian attacks; need for Indian labor in mines and haciendas; payment to Indians in Inferior goods; use of Penal labor; reluctance of some Indians to work as day-laborers; visit of Galvez; legal actions of Galvez, Corbalan and others on pay; Croix's inspection; raids on various settlements; types of labor involving Indians (charcoal making; cultivation; Adobe making; mine drain construction; firewood and lumber cutting; livestock tending; Mule train servants; ore processing; and various mechanical arts); dangerous alliance of local Indians with Apaches; economic crisis that results from lack of sufficient Indian labor; problem of local Indian community demands on labor force; limited value of Indians in mines; seasonality of Indian labor demands; role of mulatos in mines; fugitive Yaquis in mining towns; ff. 348-355 includes copy of points 5-10 of Neve's general report of 1783; he finds explanation of rise in banditry in unfair use of forced Indian labor; he sets limitations on coroporal punishment in mission settlements (for example - six lashes for missing mass); he considers other matters involving civil justice; notes many of bandit's crimes falsely attributed to Apaches; use of presidio labor in new presidio constructions; ff 357-361 - Ugarte grants various rights to Indians of Pueblo of Santa Maria (4 December, 1787); this includes coverage of forced labor; payment in goods and cash; reviews earlier Indian labor policy; describes poverty and hunger of Indian day laborers; lack of spiritual guidance; locations of labor; character of culture change; importance of cheap Indian labor to economy, and failure of administrators to solve problems of Indian abuse become clear in this report. (J. Williams, may 1987)

Document presents daily account of troop movement and locations and activities of Indians in area. Ordered to enter from south, began exploration of area. Found underpopulated Rancheria. Provides description of area where Indians washed and collected water. Found other rancherias with extreme hunger due to limited squash and other vegetables to provide nutrients needed for the work and extensive walking done by Indians. At one Rancheria, Indian guard yells warning of advancing troops causing Indians and horses to flee. Describes bloody wars to take property from Indians outside San Marcos. says conditions calm in Iglesias. As troops arrived in new places they were named and reported to conde. This informe sent to Castro. (M. Dannemiller October 1988)

Murgier reports few notable occurrences in diaries. Gives rough outline of events such as Indians seeking peace settlement; minor military outings to correct Indian misbehavior; soldiers sick and unable to cortar la tierra; reference to some Indians surviving on only Calabazas in Sierra; women as Indians and prisoners, no great detail. (D. J. McClelland, March 1988)

Series of documents relating Indian depredations. Detailed description of mutilation of Spaniard's corpses by Indians including genital mutilation, stripping, gutting and stuffing with beans, excessive lancing, and Head smashing. Reports Indian theft, killing of animals and burnings. Mentions corn as dietary staple; hunger, economic hardship caused by slack trade from Indian threat. Mentions Indians' wasteful killing of animals, closing of mines, village desertion. Cites bravery of woman who shot Indians in self-defense. Reports illness of Galvez and Galvez' intent to return to field after sick leave. (S. Gibbs, November 1987)