Correspondence between captains of presidios of Janos and junta administration. Issues include shortage and procurement of gunpowder at presidios; proposed relocation of presidio of Caldas to junta de los Rios; utilization of Indians to track Apaches, and guard horse herd at Janos; nomination and confirmation of officers at Janos; captain of Janos ordered to render military assistance to presidio of junta; punishment of Apaches residing at Janos accused of raiding real de Zaracachi; service records of officers at Janos, and general review of officers and soldiers at Janos which includes place of birth, race, parentage, etc. (J. H. Ochs, June 1988)

Correspondence between Torija and virrey concerning military issues in Chihuahua. Issues include Apache menace to frontier, discussion of conditions to be fulfilled by indios barbaros prior to signing of future peace treaties; disposition of captured indios infieles; reform of military organization in Chihuahua; Torija petitions virrey for command of flying company. Attached is list of haciendas in Chihuahua which includes number of families at each, plus estimate of ganado mayor y Menor, Cavallada y mulada. (J. H. Ochs, June 1988)

Letters from Aguero to Croix concerning administration; a letter about some autos that will clear a missunderstanding related to the administration of a Hospital. A petition to protect two persons that have to pass thru Durango. A letter to Aguero asking for help on a military injustice, (people have been sent to Obraje). A letter from an obrero in the Obraje relating terrible conditions that they are suffering, Aguero answers he can't take part in military affairs being a civil servant and remits the letters to Croix. Letters to and from Aguero in which he and some other citizens complain about the injustice done by Lope de Cuellar, a capitan in charge of everything. Aguero has been stripped from any authority by the viceroy himself. These letters, Aguero complains, are not delivered either. Finally he is going back to Castilla but he can't get Croix to sign his papers in time to catch the ship from Veracruz, because of some discrepancies in his title and salary, he refuses to pay for his residencia while Croix keeps finding new acusations; such as depriving him of authority over administrators of the Hospital in Durango. Aguero is reduced to poverty, living with his family in a hacienda owned by some friends. Aguero defends himself with letters, which Croix refuses to answer. He is granted permission to leave for Spain only after he pays for his residencia. (T. Kahana. October 1988)

Documents dealing with mining production and worker's situation in placeres. others deal with formation of compania de comercio para el trabajo de las Labores de oro. discussion of finances and labor supply needs. Discussion of Apaches troubling the region; raiding Mule trains, missionaries, and people. Discussion of mining techniques and equipment, and Weather and terrain problems. Fueros discusses need to change production levels and efforts to inspire laborers who are not suited for work. Insufficient amounts of gold for royal fifth at times. Discussion of finances of church construction and refusals to contribute by some people. Discussion of laborer's movements from Placeres to their homes for vacations for planting and harvesting. Discovery of new mines, and water needs in some mines. Discusses various fiscal matters and salaries. (S. Fiederlein, June 1987)

Fueros discusses status of Placeres at Cieneguilla and problems with hostile Indians causing people not to want to live there. Recounts in detail attacks on mercaderes at nearby Paraje and on men grazing horses and mules (which were stolen). Fears united uprising of Indians and recommends removal of certain Indian groups. Draft letters from viceroy(?) Interspersed with letters. Fueros sends to real Caxa de los Alamos shipments of gold for royal fifth; relaciones for shipments included. Reports on status of production from Placeres and Indian workers. Fueros mentions visit to Altar to See Oconor who was there inspecting troops. Letter from Crespo to viceroy concerning troubles Indians causing in region. Military efforts to defend against Indians and punish them discussed. Fueros named capitan de infanteria. (S. Fiederlein, may 1987)

Fueres reports on problems caused by Indians at placeres: diminished work due to Indian hostilities, decrease in number of workers, inhabitants abandoning area, interruptions of food supplies. Mentions that his escort of troops not at Orcasitas when he arrived. Troops on campaign on Vizcaya frontier. Complains that he does not have sufficient troops to defend placers, but would strive to defend operations and see that extraction of gold continues. Additional partida de tropa utilized to give more protection and so workers back at work again without fear. Asks for establishment of destacamento at real. Notes richness of land. (S. Fiederlein, 5-5-87)

Concerns O'Conor's general campaign and implementation of new regulation of presidios (1772); includes notes on troop movements; troop Inspections; harvest of auxiliary Indians effect on campaigns; detailed assignments for troops in expedition; organization of presidios of line; presidio constructions; manpower shortages in construction; nature of Indian warfare; proposed routes of expeditionary forces; aid of Opatas in Sonoran presidio constructions. (J. Williams, April 1987)

Letter from fray Gonzalez to virrey concerning repartimiento of Indians in Rio Yaqui area. Complains that this process is the main obstacle to evangelization efforts of missions in Sonora. Notes that forcing Indians to work in mines away from home Villa promotes adulterous behavior, and thus petitions that marriage documents should be brought to work in mines. Complains that Indians cannot support their families because they are not paid for travel time to the mines, which can exceed a month. Also complains that time worked in mines disrupts work in fields, thus leaving Indians unable to pay tribute to church. (A. Tukey, August 1989)

Documents deal with need to repair presidio. Tienda has not begun operations, waiting further orders. Concern that rainy season may prevent repair tasks, and increasing deterioration will result in higher cost. Mention of difficulty transporting logs in River. Also mention that Yaquis will be used as laborers. Ff. 190-191 are out of order, and deal with plans to combat Apaches, Seris, and Pimas. (J. Tapia, April, 1988).

Documents concerning the stationing of Destacamento de Voluntarios de Cataluna at presidio of Mesa del Tonati for the purpose of inspection and reform of Nayarit military groups. Includes type set printed passport and detailed itinerary from Mexico to Nayarit. Garavito makes inventory of personnel and placing of mines under presidial control, tightening of troop discipline, reconstruction of conduits to bring water to presidios, upgrading of mail service, and forcing of unoccupied Indians to provide labor assistance to military. (A. Tukey, July 1988)