Concerns various Indian attacks and Spanish responses in province; various authors emphasize how Indian wars are destroying province; includes notes on savageness of combat; governor Fayni forwards three letters (by Oxinaga, Zatarain and San Vicente) detailing specific accounts of combat, deaths, losses of livestock and arms and equipment. Viceroy Bucareli describes assignment of detachments of dragoons to Valle de San Bartolome; their logistical needs; and other presidio assignments. (J. Williams, March 1987)

Concerns military problems caused by a force of rebels made up of Apostate Indians and renegades menacing Valle de San Bartholome; includes many interesting details on rebels use of spies; size and organization of their forces (more than 1700 men); ethnic composition and origins of members of their group; their leader (Calaxtrin);their tactics and strategy; their capture and conversion of other Tarahumar Indians, including women; their arms and equipment; importance of criminals in the group; their use of Peyote to persuade captives to join rebellion; rebel bases in mountains; their use of captured livestock for meat; their commerce with barbarian Indians for arrows and hides; use of auxiliaries against rebels; population losses resulting from rebel raids; an exploration of rebels home in San Francisco mountains by balenzeula; recent presidio transfers and resulting strategic situation; recognition that rebel Tarahumaras are a serious threat to province; and viceroy's insistence on importance of new presidio line. (J. Williams, March 1987)

Detailed account of recent Apache battle fought at San Miguel de las Bacas; includes many interesting notes on combat; weapons casualties and certain other aspects of daily life that relate to Indian wars. (J. Williams, March 1984)

Important documents concerning Pueblo revolt of 1680. Testimony of Alonso Garcia, Otermin and others regarding seige and flight from Santa Fe. Also included are proceedings of the junta general and petition for more funds and supplies for reconquest of New Mexico. (J. Carpenter, October 1987)

Brief eyewitness account attack nearly 1000 indians on Cuquiarachi. (T. Sheridan, berkeley, 1976)

Discusses construction of fortifications, defense against Indians, activities of various Indian groups, and specific conflicts with Indians. Detailed Indian fighting tactics and weapons. Draft responses from viceroy intermingled with Oca's letters. Oca discusses presence of soldiers at Bexar presidio that need to be returned to San Fernando Villa. (S. Fiederlein, 4-24-87)

Pacheco reports in detail to viceroy on depredations committed B Apaches, efforts by his troops to defend against them and difficulty in doing this. Reports on Indian prisoners sent to Saltillo. Detailed discussion of military and Indian tactics and specific battles, number of casualties. Perez presents diary o troop activities in pursuit of enemy Indians. Certification by Ripperda concerning military service by Pacheco. Mentions official order concerning relocation of presidios. Diary and letter reporting on Apache attack on San Joseph Paraje and efforts to hunt down culprits. Gives information on number of Leguas Marched, terrain, vegetation, and settlements. Draft letter from viceroy to Pacheco relating to matter of Indian depredations, military's action against them, and Indian prisoners. (S. Fiederlein, 4-20-87)

Rodriguez reports on Indian crimes and depredations committed in area and discusses how to deal with them. Also discusses his military service, need for salaries to be paid, and death of chaplain and need to replace him. Letters interspersed with notes to Rodriguez by unknown official(S) on issues in letters. Alderete recounts (to Rodriguez) battle with Indians where cabo was injured and discusses actions taken against Indians. Discussion of behavior of different Indian groups (Lipanes and Mescaleros), Indian interaction with Spanish, and Indian trade I weapons with English. (S. Fiederlein, 4-3-87)

Discourse concerning procurement, shipment of Cannon to presidios of Nueva Vizcaya. Contains documents regarding size, methods of care and operation of small Cannon (Pedreros). (J. H. Ochs, March 1988)