Auto fechos en virtud de Real Zedula en que manda se pongan dos presidios de a 25 soldados cada uno en cuencame y Gallo.

The cedula concerns the establishment of two presidios in Durango to protect the silver shipments coming from Parral. There follows several autos, informes sent to the king, telling of the need for such a step. A brief, very brief, glance at the document indicates valuable information on society, both Spanish and Indian, in this area. Should be reread in depth. Page 221, includes a list of five presidios in the area and the number of soldiers at each. (M. Bowman) (1979)