O'conor instructs Peru to send his Sergeant, detachment of soldiers with mounts, provisions for 15 days to join capitan Gil, to rapidly finish fabrica material of Janos, and to replenish presidial stock. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Four letters concerning inspection of Janos presidio by O'Conor, instructing Peru to assemble men, horseherd, etc. O'Conor also informs Peru that under new reglamento, presidial capitanes are forbidden to be involved in supplying provisions to their troops. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

O'conor notes that Peru has informed him various Apache capitanes proposing peace with presidios of Janos, Buenaventura in order to facilitate their Mescal harvest, live securely in one area while they raid others. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Concerns proposed expedition to Cerro Prieto to attack Seri, Pima rebels there. Corbalan describes Cerro Prieto, noting its rugged terrain, and many thickets (malezas) impeding movement. States Seris, Pimas live in canyons there. Vividly describes hardships such a military campaign would entail, especially for european soldiers unaccustomed to desert. Indian guerrilla tactics. Notes need for 200 soldiers- 100 dragones, 100 Infanteria, 300 Opata auxiliaries, 200 Yaqui auxiliaries. Opatas called muy fiel, and los mejores Guerreros despues de los Jovas. Yaquis to serve primarily as laborers. Feels 150 soldiers can be secured from six Sonora presidios, especially those of Altar, Buenavista and San Miguel, since Fronteras, Tubac, Terrenate have to guard against Apache. Total expedition to consist of 1050 men- 550 Spaniards (200 infantry, the rest cavalry, including 200 Milicianos), 300 Indian auxiliaries. Soldiers cautioned to treat Indian auxiliaries well. 200 men to be sent in Canoas to Tiburon to cut off rebel retreat, rest of troops to surround, penetrate Cerro Prieto. Discusses procurement of food supplies, other necessities. Describes problem of finding enough ships to bring troops from Matanchel, Acapulco to Guaymas. States pearl boats may be used, but no saber con puntualidad el numero de los sugetos que hacen Este trafico. describes benefits- both material, spiritual, to be gained from Seri, Pima reduccion. Excellent overview of preparations for military campaign. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Cuentas, cargados, borradores of Gallo, Janos presidios, 1715-66 includes rations supplied to, debts owed by presidial soldiers. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Investigation concerning land dispute involving Gallo presidio. Capitan lezaola contends Sebastian Nunez donated Arroyo de Naicha land to Gallo presidio for use as pasture for horse herd. Related documents #24, pp.107-201, concerning litigation between Senora Juana de Ugarte and capitan Leizaola over disputed land. Lawsuit drags on until 1748. Also, #33,pp.245-46, 1759. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Documents relating to frontier military affairs in Nuevo Leon, 1741, including- peace treaty between gobernador Junco y Espriella and Francisco, Indian capitan general of Tortugas, Guamarejos and other Indian groups- Indians given presents, declined to live in pueblos porque Estavan bien en los monttes, but promised to keep peace; peace treaty with Andres, Indian leader of Cacalotes; peace treaty with Tomas, Indian leader of Nazas; peace treaty with Andres Trevino, Indian leader of Cadimas, peace treaty with Domingo Juan de Leon, capitan of agutipejos, peace treaty with Juan de la Cruz, capitan of Pajantos; peace treaty with Marcos de Villanueva, capitan of Pintos Pamoranos, Quiniquanos, Come Crudos and other groups; peace treaty with Francisco Galvan capitan of Narizes; peace treaty with Indian leaders of rancherias of Pinto, Quiniquano, Pamorano Indians; petition of Monterrey vecinos for 90 presidial soldiers to be stationed in Nuevo Leon; petition of sargento mayor Sanchez de Zamora for 2 presidios of 60 soldiers each; testimony of various vecinos concerning ruin of province due to Indian raids, especially theft of livestock which Indians carry off to Sierra de Tamaulipas; gobernador Junco y Espriella's assessment of problem, noting inadequacy of Boca de Leones (7 soldiers), Cerralbo (12 soldiers) presidios, citing need for presidiales in Linares area to guard farms, haciendas de oveja of eastern Nuevo Leon. Boca de Leones presidio functioned solely to guard mines. Cerralbos 30 leagues away. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Notes imminent arrival of 200 Tarahumara auxiliaries, gobernador's efforts to gather together additional 100 soldiers. Describes effect of revolt in Mayo area. States that although there are 30 soldiers in presidio (Sinaloa?), 70-80 vecinos, still not enough troops to quell rebellion. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Gobernador Vertiz y Hontanon notes widespread Indian attacks, mentions difficulties campaigning against Indians in their mountainous terrain, purposes creation of compania volante of 30 soldiers -6 from each of Nueva Vizcaya presidios- 10 Indian auxiliaries- 5 from Nasas, 5 from Conchos-to maintain constant pursuit of hostile Indians, provides detailed itinerary of such a campaign. Also mentions anuales mariscadas, perhaps in reference to Indian campaigns. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Royal cedula and viceregal obedecimiento concerning proposal to found presidio at real de Boca de Leones in Nuevo Leon. Gobernador de Nuevo Leon Barbadillo wants new presidio of 14 men and Cabo. Miners, missionaries want 25 men. Former viceroy marques de Balero wanted to take 200 pesos out of salaries of presidial soldiers at Monterrey, Cadereyta to pay for soldiers who would only act as escorts for haciendas. King decides to consider the matter further and take no immediate action. Viceroy agrees. Reasons for new presidio- attacks of indios barbaros. (T. Sheridan) (1977)