Geography

Concerns transfer of presidio del Canon and 20 men detached from that garrison at Bexar in Texas, to Villa of San Fernando; an attack at presidio of Santa Rosa; related problems of presidial defense and a request for 300 fusiles (muskets) and an equal number of swords with related munitions for civil militia. (J. Williams, December 1986)

Concerns Indian depredations near Candela and troop assignments at various posts; provinces's 117 man garrison is described as woefully inadequate in face of growing crisis; Ugarte requests return of 29 men detached from presidio of Canon to Villa of Bexar, in Texas. (J. Williams, December 1986)

A relatively detailed ethnohistory of Julimeno Indians in Coahuila; Ugarte argues they should be deported to Havana; provides many comments on Julimeno origins, movement into province from Nueva Vizcaya (1737), and subsequent interaction with Spaniards; few details on Indian lifeways have been included; most comments focus on Julimenos secret hostility towards Spaniards, locations of their communities, and their alliance with hostile Apaches; other information provided on Apache raids and population distributions on province's frontiers. (J. Williams, December 1986)

Describes current conditions of presidios under Ugarte's command in Coahuila. Probably relates to sites in present-day Texas. (J. Williams, December 1986).

Letters relating to transfer of governor and first three months administration of Ugarte with many details on problems of defense and Coahuilan Indians. Covers topics such as Indian raids, logistics, troop assignments, political administration, conditions of public buildings, missions, neophyte unrest, and daily life of frontier troops and their families. (J. Williams, December 1986).

Exploration of areas along Gila and Colorado rivers by fray Garces who affirms peoples are of same language and physical build but have become separate due to wars. Affirms Opas better at agriculture than Yumas. Describes best places to establish missions. Arrives at lagoon where Talchedunes have large settlement near Colorado River. Describes seed named equiesa which is utilized to make bread and atole. Garces sends letter to missions in New Mexico with old yabapai hoping it will arrive one day. Returns to Tubac by route used by Ansa on his way back from California. (A. Dell'aqua, 1/87)

Describes establishment of russian settlement north of San Francisco desertion of a russian sailor. (A. Dell'aqua, 1/87)

Series of letters from Garza Falcon concerning various presidial matters in region, including Texas. Discusses number of troops at different presidios, troubles with Indians (theft, murder), and efforts to punish Indians and defend against them. Oca put in charge of San Sabas. Garza requests that soldiers sent to Bexar be returned to San Sabas to help in defense against Indians. Inventory of supplies and official papers at Sa Sabas. Statement by Oca on affairs at San Sabas. (S. Fiederlein, 4-24-87)

Pacheco reports in detail to viceroy on depredations committed B Apaches, efforts by his troops to defend against them and difficulty in doing this. Reports on Indian prisoners sent to Saltillo. Detailed discussion of military and Indian tactics and specific battles, number of casualties. Perez presents diary o troop activities in pursuit of enemy Indians. Certification by Ripperda concerning military service by Pacheco. Mentions official order concerning relocation of presidios. Diary and letter reporting on Apache attack on San Joseph Paraje and efforts to hunt down culprits. Gives information on number of Leguas Marched, terrain, vegetation, and settlements. Draft letter from viceroy to Pacheco relating to matter of Indian depredations, military's action against them, and Indian prisoners. (S. Fiederlein, 4-20-87)

Series of letters and reports concerning Indian prisoners and escape of group of them. Pacheco reports on arrival of Indian prisoners at Saltillo, condition of captivity, number of prisoners, and transfer of women prisoners to Rio Grande presidio as ordered. Also recounts in detail escape of prisoners and attempt to recapture them. Series of reports written by Scribe I name of Pacheco attesting to escape and efforts made to recapture prisoners. Draft letters from viceroy(?) Concerning proper treatment of prisoners and matter of their escape. (S. Fiederlein, 4-20-87)