Four letters discussing same topic of Lipan pacification. Borica suggests sending reinforcements to Norte against invasion Lipanes are planning, according to info from Mescalero Capitancillos, who ask defense of their camps if necessary. He suggests using Opatas, other Sonoran troops to conquer Quegocac's camp, only one still hostile. Mescalero Capitancillos give proof of their friendship with Spaniards by Murdering two Lipan families of Pino-blanco's camp that had come to deal peace agreements; Spanish plan to retract their support in light of such barbarous action. Lipanes are divided, some wanting to stay at war, some wishing reconciliation. Mention of method suggested by Diaz for conquering Lipanes preferring war. F.441 is considerably bright. F.445 begins to speak of christianizing Apaches. Mentions need to obstruct trade between Lipanes and Indians further north. (A. Dean, October 1989)

Concerning military escort for missionaries leading Lipanes to missions. F.285 mentions serving mass to nearly whole of Canoso's camp. Reports from priests of interaction with Lipanes. (A. Dean, October 1989)

Diary of Anza's second expedition to California in which Anza leads 30 soldiers and their respective families to Monterrey, and reconnoiters San Francisco bay area. Contains list of people making journey, supplies; population of Yuma Indians; descriptions of California Indians, etc. Also, observations and notes on various points on route; description and scale drawing of Casa Grande. (J. H. Ochs, October 1987).

Ansa's informes from Colorado River to Bucareli; states many in party are sick, Weather cold; two women gave birth; capitan de Yumas asks for missionaries; list of supplies. (J. H. Ochs, October 1987).

Peramas' copy of documents concerning division of Californias between Franciscans and Dominicans. Includes real cedula ordering division; document giving names, ages, towns of origin of 24 Spanish Dominicans to be sent to new world, and salaries to be payed to prelates. Also, order that 5 missions be established along Lower Gila, Colorado rivers; Corbalan's of description Garces' entradas into Papagueria, Yumeria. Various documents from visitador Galvez to virrey concerning division of province. (J. H. Ochs, October 1897)

Concerns the attempt at reduction of Indians that inhabit the Sierra Madre and to then be under the tutelage of Gallardo and the establishment of missions for this purpose. The reduction of the same Indians mentioned above with the aid of Carin and Rouset de Jesus into the Pueblo of Tecorichi, but after the disturbances in this Pueblo, due to the introduction of this new group, they were transported to San Carlos where they remained for a year and cultivated the land. Retired to their mountains when not given control over Tecorichic. Visit made to the Pueblo of Tecorichic where only two Indians of the group mentioned earlier remained. Spoke with them via interpretors and they agreed to try to convince the others to incorporate themselves into the town. This matter will also involve Rouset de Jesus but with the understanding that no new missions or pueblos are to be established, Indians are to incorporate themselves into existing institutions. Ochoa is the source of census information on Indians in question. Use of listel and Corral stone in enticing the Indians to cooperate at the cost of 500 or 600 pesos. Schedule listing missions and number of Indians baptized there as well as decision that best way to enact the reductions and the conversions would be to send priest into the rancherias and not through the use of force. The money that will be needed to enact the reductions and the conversions have been approved in a plan with specifications provided by Nava. Approval of some involved by resolution of the junta Superior of the real hacienda signed by the fiscales involved. Nava's acknowledgement of orders to proceed with the above plans. (O. Velez, February 1990)

Three padres fernandinos apply to be missionaries in Nueva Mexico; after some discussion, it is agreed upon; four Religiosos from Nooka mentioned, no data; very little of interest. (D. J. McClelland, January 1989)

Visitador Campos accuses Benavides of various scandalous behaviors and has him removed from post of vice-custodio; Benavides appeals this move, goes to comandante general with several complaints about Campos; townspeople of Benavides' Former post complain about new missionary appointed by Campos; other letters of complaint sent regarding Campos, all brought to capital by Benavides as evidence; ultimately recommendation made that both men be retired to avoid further scandal; folios of (D. J. McClelland, January 1989)

Concerns events leading to present conditions in provincias under virrey's predecessor and explanation of Ugarte's difficulty with Ugalde. Detailed description of relations with several tribes. says displeasure arose from previous virrey's refusal to acknowledge Ugalde's insubordination and the serious setbacks suffered under his command. says Ugalde misguided Florez and violated many important peace pacts with Mescaleros. Provides description of conditions of Ovedsitas and Toacanas, enemies of Apaches. Mentions territories of tribes. says he established peace with Comanches who also assist in Apache destruction. Describes conditions of peace or war with different Apache branches. Mentions some tribes are Christian. Navajos have broken alliance with Gilenos and no longer conduct raids as was condition before comandancia was divided due to lack of knowledge of these relations. says this event offended Indians who returned to agression. says Texas and Coahuila should return under on command and Leon can defend with own troops led by governors. Includes personal history and mention of receipt of title from Galvez. (M. Dannemiller, February 1989)

Correspondence concerning disposition Indian prisoners of prisoners; Indian prisoners in Mexico, Nuevo Santander to be transferred to Vera Cruz; details transfer Apaches Mexico to Vera Cruz; instructions to gobernador Havana re precautions against escape; allocation of female prisoners to households Vera Cruz, Havana. (J. Higgins, March 1989)