(A. Tukey, August 1988)

Employment proposal for San Juan Bautista Alferez; candidates names; Gigedo names Escarzaga. Perez Serrano denied by viceroy position of soldier despite letter of recommendation by Nava. Concerns correspondence exchanged between king and Croix on Ayudantes inspectores; discussion of qualifications for Ayudantes inspectores and possible choices; introduction of Ayudantes inspectores to provinces and duties encompassed, ranking to be that of capitans, salary discussed. (L. L. Woodward, August 1988)

Cazorla's death leaves vacant post--discussion of merits of possible replacements for capitancy of Bahia, with Cortes named by viceroy. Concerns funds provided for company of Monclova for transport costs in Ugalde's last campaign. Death of Tupson capitan Soler who left no will--Nava takes precautions in verifying inventory of Soler's possessions. Concerns 3 Santa Cruz soldiers' murder of 2 peaceful Chiricahuis and their punishment and transfer. Concerns post of 1st Alferez in Nuevo Santander and company's need for replacement resulting in transfer of personnel and appropriate salary. Concerns conflict about control of troop movement between governor of Nuevo santande and Nava. (L. L. Woodward, June 1988)

Lengthy Series of documents about plans for removing some presidios from Coahuila and placing them near rio del Norte. discussion that Apaches have been continously raiding the area around Monclova, San Sabas, Santa Rosa, etc. Apaches have killed people and horses, and soldiers have not been able to stop them. Ugarte complains that there are not enough soldiers in presidios to stop Apaches. Bucareli informs Ugarte that it has been decided to move some presidios and to form a compania Volante in order to better combat Apaches. Ugarte replies that this plan will fail because new position of presidios will leave a very large area unprotected, and that Apaches could easily continue raids. Ugarte gives a good geographic description of the surrounding area. He states it would be better to increase number of soldiers in presidios so that they would be able to protect people near presidios and still send troops to fight Apaches. Documents of some local people asking viceroy not to remove presidios. Other documents describe some of tactics employed by Apaches, making it difficult for troop to combat them. Viceroy asks other people's opinion about effectiveness of removing such presidios. (J. Tapia, March, 1988)

Documents deal with Croix's requests to increase number of soldiers in Coahuila's presidios and formation of 2 comapanias volantes. discussion that money would be provided by rentas de arbitrios, Tabaco, Polvora, y Naypes. these administrative offices will be refunded by real Caja de Durango and San Luis Potosi. mention that a record should be kept of all monetary transactions. (J. Tapia, March, 1988)

Lengthy expediente with copies of many letters dealing with transfer of military troop. Lipanes have been raiding in Coaguila and Nuevo Leon. Mentions that military troop in Quatrocienegas would be positive, as that is area in which Lipanes travel back and forth in their raids. Some people complain that if troop is removed from Alamo, Indians would attack this region, and area may be depopulated. Statements that if Parras and Alamo fall, Indians may go as far as Zacatecas. Other letters state lack of grass, water, and firewood for proper maintenance of troop in Alamo. Mention of abundant grass and water for horses and cattle in Quatrocienegas. People in nearby haciendas may be resettled in Quatrocienegas. Discussion of animosity between Comanches and Lipanes; plans that Former may be used in battle against Lipanes. Request to increase number of soldiers defending region. (J. Tapia, March 1988)

Documents deal with inconsistencies in account of battle against Lipanes. Number and names of Indians killed not clear. Letter from Tovar arguing that he did not lie in account. He also sends names of soldiers that were killed or injured in battle. (J. Tapia, March 1988)

Castro informs Emparan that king has given him military, economic and political control over provincias del oriente. Emparan agrees to inform presidial comandantes. (A. Tukey, June 1988)

Ventura Moreno complains that Castro's attempts to impose his authority over dragones provinciales are motivated by his dispute with Emparan.

Concerns order relieving Ramon of command and appointing Garcia de Trio. Includes introduction to exposiciones from soldiers accompanying priests to missions in Texas. Concerns deserted soldier who abducted Serna. Serna was left in Diaz' home needing protection. Also includes introductions to monthly reports on developments and conditions of military. (M. Dannemiller, September 1988)