Geography

Concerns inspection of construction place for Sacramento presidio; food supplies are sent from Coahuila to Sacramento; notice is given about diario derrotero written by Garza Falcon, Musquiz and other officials on inspection of place for presidio construction; account on the various inspection trips is given; supplies sent from San Juan Bautista to Sacramento; one expedition is attacked by Indians; area with abundant turkeys and fish is found in one expedition to the San Diego River and other areas, geographic characteristics of these areas are given, also atmospheric conditions are reported. (M. Marroquin, January 1989)

Concerns military expedition to Coahuila and Nueva Vizcaya lead by Berroteran who needed to find a place for future construction of Sacramento presidio, such a place had to be suitable for the settlement of people as well as strategic for military purposes. Indians from Dulce Nombre de Jesus refuse to be relocated. Document makes a dramatic account of Indians' attacks to justify the need for the construction of presidio. Musqui and Garza Falcon are appointed to supervise location for the construction of Sacramento presidio. (M. Marroquin, January 1989)

Documents concerning Ortiz Parrilla's expedition against Seris. Includes Correa's physical description of Isla del Tiburon; Ortiz Parrilla's discussion of condition of province, and military plans, indictment of Rodriguez Gallardo's plans vis-a- Vis Seris and Rodriguez Gallardo's rebuttal and countercharges. Also, testimony concerning condition of Seris after expedition. (J. H. Ochs, November 1987)

Detailed account of wars with Pimas, Seris, Apaches and Papagos. Literary example with rich description of campaigns reduccion system, criminales, political Christian life, granary, rebellion of Pimas. (J. Acheson, October 1988)

Series by autos concerning tributes alcavalas in Nuevo Leon region. Lists of livestock and prices of various types of domestic animals are stated as well as merchant tax owed by individuals. Distances between various towns given. (J. Acheson, March 1988)

Concerns Series of documents dealing with military reports from presidios of Provincias Internas. This documents consists of diaries and detailed data on the military status of the various presidios under the administration of the corresponding commanders. Charts contain match of military campaigns with number of military officials, soldiers, equipment, and supplies along with footnotes giving additional explanation of arms and ammunition making, military events and novedades. Diaries of daily novedades that occurred in presidios are women kidnapped by soldier; desertions; horses, weapons ammunition, needed in presidios; food supplies, prisoners, clothes, sick soldiers, chaplains, shooting practices, burials, hiring of soldiers etc. (M. Marroquin, December 1988)

Concerns conflict of authority between military officials; woman is kept in captivity; Indians complain of mistreatment by Munoz and ask for his removal so problems between Indians and Spaniards will stop; very detailed narration of Indians being killed by government troops who went in their pursuit, indio Tomas is interrogated under oath, he describes how Indians survived and attacked the Spaniards; Indian prisoner gives account of how Indians planned attack against Spaniards, some Indian nations colluded to attack Spaniards in conjunction and trade items among themselves; report on Indian child being interrogated by Spaniard (text of the interrogation is included); diaries of the pursuit of Indians is sent to the viceroy, chart about the final result of the campaign is included here, chart shows number of Indians and soldiers who were killed in combat, ammunition, weapons used, horses, mules etc.; governor certifies the public exhibition of genitals and limbs of Indians killed in combat during campaign; letter is sent to the viceroy praising heroic action of captain Bustamante against Indian rebels in Palo Blanco; chart showing the general military status of San Antonio de Bexar, chart includes list of military officials and soldiers, horses, mules and different kinds of weapons; statistical chart showing population of the pueblos of Nuevo Santander, its missions and population in every city and town; complete review is carried out of the presidios of the province of Nuevo Santander, report about the visita is sent to the viceroy, report takes into account physical aspects, military conditions, troop's health situation, description of the valleys, rivers and strategic position of presidios. (M. Marroquin, December 1988)

Diary of Anza's second expedition to California in which Anza leads 30 soldiers and their respective families to Monterrey, and reconnoiters San Francisco bay area. Contains list of people making journey, supplies; population of Yuma Indians; descriptions of California Indians, etc. Also, observations and notes on various points on route; description and scale drawing of Casa Grande. (J. H. Ochs, October 1987).

Concerns land, maritime distances between Mexico City, Monterrey, Santa Fe, etc. (J. H. Ochs, September 1987).