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Investigating rumor Indian unrest, led expedition more than 20 arcabuseros to Yaqui pueblos, but unable to enter because River to high (7/26/1689). States all Yaqui pueblos peaceful. With help Yaqui captain general Juan Andres, organized 400 Indians to pursue Gentiles who stole captain Bega's livestock, killed two muleskinners, but expedition delayed because of presence pirate (Cosario) in mouth Yaqui River. States Yaquis harvested much maize this year, selling large quantities to miners. Believes theft/killing cattle blamed on Yaquis work of some thieves. Describes Yaqui houses, churches of Adobe as sumptuous. Mentions Estancia de Agua Caliente, 12-14 leagues from Yaqui pueblos, as having much grando mayor. States other pueblos territory peaceful as well. says he knows nothing Rio Mayo, Tegueco settlements. (T. Sheridan, berkeley, 1976) Blas de/arguellas, Tomas de (capitan)/Andres, Juan (capitan general) (Yaqui)

Official inspection of Coahuilan missions conducted by Alarcon in response to request by king. Includes description of mission construction, means of livelihood of inhabitants, number of Indians and tribes represented. (J. H. Ochs, June 1987)

Military and civilian census taken prior to assumption of power of Martin de Alarcon as governor of Coahuila. Included are descriptions of missions and state of agriculture. (J. H. Ochs, June 1987)

Description of Coahuilan missions of Santo Nombre de Jesus, Valladares and San Antonio; includes physical dimensions and Indian groups represented at each. Also, a request for mission supplies and ornaments. (J. H. Ochs, April, 1987)

Letters from governor of Coahuila and various mission prelates praising captain of flying company, Buenaventura de Aguirre, for his assistance to these prelates. Documents include physical measurements of missions San Juan Bautista and Solano. Also, letter from Buenaventura de Aguirre describing manner in which he has performed his duty to these prelates. (J. H. Ochs, April, 1987)

Inpection of settlements in Coahuila conducted by Mathias de Aguirre; includes number of residents in each community, day-to-day activities, means of livelihood, etc. Also, informes submitted by prelates describing life at these missions; included is number of Indians, tribes represented, state of agriculture, style of architecture, etc. At each mission. (J. H. Ochs, March 1987)

Menchaca provides details about attack of 200 Lipan on Laredo; he notes; capture of almazen de Polvora; soldiers wounded in a Baluarte; terrain in area; attacks made by Spaniards after Indian assault; nature of wounds inflicted on defenders (caused by arrows, bullets etc.). (J. Williams, February 1987)

Concerns supply of maize (para el Pinole); Indian depredations; notes; great sacrifices of vecinos in support of provincial defense; lack of communications with governor Martinez Pacheco; list of officers of provincial government; attack of Menchaca and his men at Laredo; mentions casamata at Laredo. (J. Williams, February 1987)

Concerns funding of government buildings at Monclova and various circumstances that call for additional government spending. (J. Williams, February 1987)

Concerns new regulation of presidio constructions in Coahuila; includes notes on structures murallas y baluartes; Ugarte requests supplemental funds for these constructions. (J. Williams, February 1987)