Brief index of volume 170 compiled in 1883. Castro's 127 point harangue of viceroy's efforts to establish peace with Lipanes; reiterates prior criticisms, cites correspondence with king. Contends peace plans contradict prior orders issued by viceroy, his predecessors, real reglamento of presidios, opinions of commanders Croix, Neve, Ugalde, Ugarte y Loyola. Questions Revilla Gigedo and Nava's understanding, knowledge of Indians. Maintains no benefit Santander under Caudillo Sox; Apache Lipanes hostilities in Bexar toward Comanches, other friendly tribes; their attack on Castro at Santa Rosa. Sees Nava's negotiation with Orizaba Lipanes as expensive capitulation detracting from army's ability to protect citizens. Favors exterminating Lipanes, cites Galvez plan to pit tribes against each other, increase troop numbers. States Comanches Soquina, Soxaes and followers committed to friendship with Spain, war against Lipanes despite mistreatment by Munoz. (J. Higgins, March 1989)

Mendinueta's response to O'Conor in reference to Crespo's plan that direct lines of communication be established between Nuebo Mexico and Pimeria Alta. States that Hopis live in relative isolation, having few contacts with Spaniards, but maintain amicable relations with Navajos and Utes. Headwaters of San Francisco settled by sedentary Apaches Gilenos. (J. H. Ochs, October 1987).

Correspondence concerning criminal charges against Rubalcaba; testimony of officials and citizens about the movements and actions of Rubalcaba and his group; soldiers from Masatlan and masateco auxileries used to pacify Jacobo and the surrounding region; daily entries about movement of soldiers; information and confessions obtained from residents; punishment and warnings given; correspondence conserning the transfer of Rubalcaba, his associates, their possessions, and the charges against them to Copala; describes eventual pacivity of natives (p. Coyle September 1989).

Travel diaries written by Borica while conducting a military thru 1-18-1791; sends message to subdelegado ordering him to conduct visitas in his jurisdiction; population in Cienaga primarily Indian; condition of Bernardino and Cruz pueblos better than most he has visited; suspends visit to Ysabel due to cold Weather and snow; requests that Lagardo be present in Andres or Bachiniba because he wants to make use of his expertise on Indians; dispatches Garcia as teniente general to Cruz and Bernardino pueblos in order to conduct visitas; sends 4 men to Chihuahua with the visita records for a number of jurisdictions; visited Pueblo de Andres where he named the Indian Domingo Valles teniente general; due to cold Weather horses were not able to continue and had to request new horses and 20 men from Cordero in order to continue in March or April; due to delay relays message to subdelegados in Cosiguriachy prohibiting the suspension of services for the Indians so they won't be affected by his delay; includes in this last order missions run by Franciscans and secular ministers but not those running the missions in Guadalupanos who operate different orders; prohibited as well the pursuit of Indians escaped from missions; visits Pueblo of Nombre de Dios where he meets Cordero and Apache Indian captain Ojos Colorados and Turegoslan discussed the plan to attack the Rancheria of Manta Prieta put sargento Reyes in command of 30 men Charged with the attack; Pueblo of Nombre de Dios made up of two Indian groups Taraumares and ?; named Indian Espinosa teniente general of San Geronimo and gave him guidelines by which to govern; named Juan de Lamas (Indian) as teniente Coronel; letter introducing the diarios de comision from 1-19-1791 thru 2-4-1791; explains that depending on the severity of the cold Weather and the condition of the animals he may have to suspend temporarily the continuation of the visitas; he personally is suffering the effects of the cold Weather; had two Indians from Nombre de Dios and Cuebas pueblos resettled to their towns found on the hacienda de Dolores; gave permission to Indian Juan Nicolas and his family to remain settled in Tulimes despite an absence of twenty years; named teniente Coronel the Indian Andres Conchos de Santa Cruz put him in charge of Tulimes, San Pablo, and San Pedro, found Indian Joseph Cervantes with woman sent her away, found another Indian from Chubica named Antonio, notes how Indians were forced to work the lands of Bustamante instead of their own with the result that they experienced food shortages, also used Indians as cooks, water carriers, and sweepers in weekly rotations without pay and giving them only meals, Borica prohibits this from occurring again, names Berroteran as teniente general, notes abundance of corn in jurisdiction of Chihuahua, receives information from subdelegado of Batopilas on naming of Indian Jose Julian as teniente general de Navagame. (O. Velez, March 1989)

Virrey orders division of comandancia general into distinct governing bodies, outlines proposed military and political reorganization, sends letters to functionaries which explain and decree changes; officials respond, acknowledging, commenting, questioning division; Ugarte y Loyola, appointed comandante general de Poniente, accepts position, informs virrey of present relations with various Indian groups, peaceful with some Nabaxoes, Gilenos, and Mescaleros, hostile with others, even of same groups, 'reduccion' of Gilenos and Mescaleros proceeding well, worries to virrey that division of comandancia may jeopardize 'proyecto de pacificacion' due to separation of 'conocimientos' and differences between his manner of dealing with Indians and Ugalde's, appointed as com. Gen. de oriente; virrey tells Ugarte y Loyola not to worry, but realistically neither will See complete pacification in lifetime, 'acuerdos' and appointment of Indian 'auxilios' step in right direction though. (L. Kerr, March 1989)

Presents conditions under which Ugalde sought out Picax-Ande for assistance with campaign against Mescaleros. Ugalde attempted many times to discover picax-andes's true motives. Sent him out accompanied by troops which he did not readily accept. Describes picax-ande's position and territory - was gente general de Apacheria del oriente, an area determined by a line drawn along the Concho River and the mountains of Sibolo, Movano and Guadalupe. Valdes' reports indicate that Picax-Ande committed many infractions and encouraged other tribes to engage in raids against Spanish. Learned that Picax-Ande had offered to steal horses from military and meet with other tribes in Moras to distribute them. Ugalde suggests that with such evidence, granting peace to Lipiyanes is an error because, while they provide protection from Comanches, they conduct their own raids. Discusses need for serious military punishment for Indians in all areas who abuse good faith of Spanish. says it is necessary to deprive Lipiyanes of corrupt leader because they follow him blindly. Includes Valdez' diary as proof of Picax's infractions. Contains conversations with, observations and daily events of Indians. Ugalde proves that Lipiyanes and Mescaleros are related and describes activities attended by both. says Picax's wife is Alegre's Sister and Alegre's wife is Picax's Sister. Finally gives proof of horses and property stolen during supposed peace. Diary contains description of daily events, conversations with and observations of Indians. (M. Dannemiller, December 1988)

Ugalde informs virrey of conditions of area after nine months of his command. says further developments would have been made if not for Mescaleros. Has followed objectives of comandancia general and knows land, its fertility, size and enemies surrounding area. Provides description of troops, troop reformation and relocation of two companies from Nuevo Leon. Other plans being delayed due to severe drought at frontera. says will receive assistance from Lipiyan capitan for those operations. Virrey requests documents concerning troop reform and conditions. Orders campaign against Mescaleros. (M. Dannemiller, December 1988)

Addresses question of whom should assume charge of granting of pensions from Montepio fund in Provincias Internas, discussion of how previously published 'reglamentos' and 'articulos' inform issue. Two widows of military officers await decision by Montepio; Cases reviewed, reasons for granting women pensions cited, E.g. that couple married prior to Husband's enlistment in military, Husband killed in combat by Indians ('un recomendable Merito'), other criteria. Both widows' Cases approved. Decided that Ugarte y Loyola to determine widow eligibility. (L. Kerr, March 1989)

Comandante general to assume command of western province. 4th compania volante to escort Rengel to Sonora where he will assume command from Anza. Subsequently Rengel receives virrey's permission to travel to Mexico due to deteriorating health and receive half salary Rate of a comandante inspector, later transferred to Spain. At end of September 1788 Echeagaray to lead 400 man 80 day expedition to Sierras del Rio San Francisco and Mogollon. Monthly campaigns against hostiles to continue. Discussion of funds to assemble, sustain pacified western Apaches at Bacuachi and Chiricaguis auxiliaries whose loyalty must be cultivated. Indian prisoners of war to be sent to Janos. (J. Higgins, March 1989)

Series of testimonies dealing with conflict between government officials and Hacendados from real de Vallecillos. Document shows list of expenses made in equiping militias. Alcalde Baez informs the governor about activities done to protect Vallecillos. Vaamonde sends a full report on conflict between Hacendados and government officials from Vallecillos. This report overviews general causes of conflict and actions taken to settle it (M. Marroquin, August 1989)