Series of letters in which viceroy Florez gives specific orders dealing with Mescaleros. He orders all Mescaleros to move to Coahuila, so they could be better controlled by Ugalde. He orders that all Mescaleros found in Nueva Viscaya should be combated. Viceroy divides the comandancia general into two. One under Ugarte and the other under Ugalde for better control of area. He orders both comanding generals to get together and cooperate in the war against Mescaleros. He distrusts all Apaches and wants them to be treated badly so that they will obey the Spaniards. Most letters deal with viceroy's animosity toward the Mescaleros and his desire to exterminate them. (J. Tapia, October, 1987)

Series of documents dealing with the Mescalero revolt in Cohahuila. Discussion of sending troops and Indian auxiliaries to chase rebels. There is discussion of the factors leading to the revolt, such as bad treatment, unkept promises, etc. Also discussion that some Indians remained loyal to Spaniards. (J. Tapia, September, 1987)

Series of documents dealing with the resettlement of peaceful Mescalero Apaches. Discussion of animosity between Mescaleros and Gilenos. Other letters deal with Ugarte's dissatisfaction with Ugalde's treatment of Mescaleros. Argues that Ugalde lies with respect to many matters concerning such Indians. Letter of February 16, 1788 discussion of Ugalde's threats to Indians; Ugarte complains that Ugalde can not be controlled. Letter of January 31, 1788 discussion of Ugalde's request that all peaceful Mescaleros move to Coahuila or he will move them by force; Mescaleros are upset and some Gilenos want them to revolt against Spaniards. Other letters report on good behavior of Mescaleros. (J. Tapia, September, 1987)

Series of documents concerning peace treaties with Mescaleros. Discussion of specific relations to be maintained with Indians. Letter of February 12, 1787, discussion of costs of relocating Indians near presidios. Letter of April 27, 1787, discussing new Indian settlements and their subsistence methods. Concern that Indians may not adapt to agriculture due to tradition of gathering wild plants and hunting animals. Letter of April 13, 1787, Ugarte is informed that some peaceful Indians were attacked by soldiers from Cohaguila. Much discussion on the reasons for Ugalde to attack peaceful Indians. Ugarte and his officials worry that Indians will mistrust them due to this attack. Military officials attempt to pacify Indians by giving them gifts and offering to protect them from other Indians. Letter may 1, 1787, Ugarte is informed Indians request release of Indians captured by Ugalde. Letter of September 7, 1787, discussion of maintaining animosity between different Indian groups so that they can be controlled better. (J. Tapia, September, 1987)

Letters concerning: description of vegetation, terrain where Indian groups live, general location within province, livelihood in that region, hostilities committed by group, whether or not group is lazy or active, good or bad, observation that peripheral towns and haciendas attacked more frequently; second letter regarding need for and assignment of soldiers to serve as 'escoltas' at several haciendas, due to attacks from 'indios apostatas y gentiles', salaries and rations for soldiers discussed, as well as how the assignments will strengthen plan to pacify and Christianize all Indians of Nuevo Leon within 8 to 10 years. (L. Kerr, November 1988)

Correspondence by ladron de Guevara concerning foundation of towns, pacification of warring Indian nations (baruano nation), reduccion. Letters from bishop of Guadalaxara concerning new families relocated to Sierra Gorda. Concerns also the establishment of new missions. (J. Acheson, October 1988)

Discusses transfers of troops; need for more defense and arms due to Indian raids on ranches stealing cattle and horses. Movement of Indians and troops from mission on Rio San Xavier to Rio San Sabas. Numerous groups of Indians join Tauayas; groups influenced by Comanche attacks. Pelones and other nations limit communication between presidios. Spanish kill Indians, expropriate Indian horses. 200 Indians spotted 3 leagues from presidio. (L. L. Woodward, February 1988)

Series of documents concerning military visit. Congratulation from governor to virrey. Mule sale. Church building construction. Pearl fishing trip. Indian's land irrigation. Indian resettlement. Military conflict and litigation. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

No need to send loyal families out of Suaqui during revolt, if they go Voluntarily to Tecoripa, they will be given lands to plant resulting in greater harvest with less work. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)

Informs Croix of journey to Belen, where he exhorted recently conquered Sibubapas to remain in Belen because of all advantages enjoyed there. Subabapas thru governor Mayusca indicated desire to return to Suaqui, stated unable to plant because of lack seeds, oxen. Corbalan promises to secure such necessities. Croix agrees with Corbalan's approach. (T. Sheridan, 1976)