Correspondence focuses upon change of rules governing positioning of presidios, proposal to establish fort at Robledo, promotion of inspector Oconor to Coronel. Virrey(?) Praises Mendinueta's excellent relations with some surrounding populations. Mendinueta relates Apache/Cumanche hostilities, hardship caused by drought and insect plagues. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Mendinueta recommends to Croix that El Paso presidio be better agricultural lands, more defensible position against Apaches. Notes that presidio is undermanned. Argues that it be augmented by settlers and indios Genizaros, who should be settled at Rancheria. (S. Gibbs, July 1987)

(D. Marksz, August 1987)

Bustamante congratulates virrey on arrival in Nueva Espana relocation of Guajoquilla (f. 287). Cover letter and memorial and certification of gunpowder used at Guajoquilla (ff. 288-290). Berroteran acknowledges receipt of viceregal Despacho (f. 291). Virrey acknowledges Berroteran's role in making peace with Apaches (f.292). Bustamante explains tardiness in responding to unavailability of Mexico-bound letter carriers (f. 293). Virrey approves Bustamante's nominees for positions of subordinate officers at Guajoquilla (f. 294). Virrey disapproves of Bustamante's refusal to pursue Indians that stole horses, mules (f. 295). Bustamante sends virrey names of subordinate officers (ff. 286-287). Bustamante explains to Campo y Larrea his refusal to assist in pursuit of Indians that stole horses, mules from San Bartholome (ff. 298-299). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of plan y mapa from virrey (f. 300). Cover letters for certificacion y memorial de Polvora for years '63,'64 (ff. 301-303). Virrey acknowledges receipt of 304). Bustamante assures virrey that Rubi's orders will be followed (f. 306). Bustamante, at age 62, humbly requests military discharge from real servicio (ff. 307-309). Bustamante assures virrey that he will follow Cuellar's orders (f. 310). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of viceregal order stating that cash wages be payed to subordinate presidio officers (ff. 311,312). Bustamante acknowledges receipt of virrey's letter certificacion de Polvora for '67 (f. 314). Military roster of Guajoquilla executed January 4, '68. Includes name, rank, age, length of service of presidio soldiers, plus list of equipment owned by each (f. 315). Virrey acknowledges receipt of

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)

Bucareli request information from O'Conor on new presidios and Indian wars; he provides a detailed report with particular information on eastern frontier; includes notes on hostile Indian groups; war customs of enemy; estimates of group size; mail service; problems of communication; Penal code for presidial criminals; formation of new militias; presidios construction; proposed presidial transfers; notes on Texas Indian groups of particular importance in regard to intertribal relations on south plains. (J. Williams, April 1987)

A very detailed informe on present military strength and capability of new presidios transferred as a result of reglamento of 1772; includes details on weapons; constructions at new sites; commanders and officers at posts; geography of region; explorations of O'Conor; and many related details of historical merit. This document has been published in Spanish (Flores and almada) and in translation in English (moore and beene 1961). (J. Williams, April 1987)

Concerns new arms shipped and service in presidios of Coahuila and Nueva Vizcaya (escopetas, pistolas, Espadas, Lanzas); references include mentions of duties of armorers in new regulations; garrison installed at Robledo; transfer of San Saba to Nueva Vizcaya administration. (J. Williams, April 1987)

Ansa's second expedition to Monterey; notes; foundation of mission in San Francisco; explorations of Garces; possible commerce of Yumas with Hopis; feasibility of routes connecting Sonora to California and New Mexico to Sonora; difficulty of trail; crossing Colorado at Yuma with balsas, Canoa o Barco; relation of Yuma to other California Indians; descriptions of parts of route; of Tucson area; available pasturage; possible new presidio locations; possible effects on Apache wars; call for Yuma mission; negotiations with Palma; reports in Tucson and among Yumas of closeness of New Mexico and possible route westward to Sonora and California; proposal to guard roads with troop of dragoons; new presidio constructions; and other aspects of implementing royal regulation of 1772. (J. Williams, April 1987)

Concerns O'Conor's recent inspection of Sonora presidios; preparation for next general campaign; relocation of presidios; new presidial construction projects; and troop movements. (J. Williams, April 1987)