Buffalo

Series of letters discussing affairs at Santa Rosa presidio and Monclova. Detailed report on campaign against Apaches. Discusses Indian activities, church matters, establishment of cavalleriaat Santa Rosa, nominations for officers, weapons supplies, and uniforms, troop discipline, and replacement of Barrios with Cancio as governor. Also discusses official proclamations about war between France and England, concern for defense against English invasion, and expedition to Panzacola. Detailed report on problems with use of Lanzas against Indians, other weapons used by troops, and Indian weapons. (S. Fiederlein, 3-20-87)

Series of letters from Cancio to viceroy discussing affairs at Santa Rosa presidio (1762) in detail. Discusses formation of cavalleria; number of horses; problems with yerva seca the horses eat; problems had when presidio was without a captain; situation with local Indians -- detailed report, including copy of reports from V. Rodriguez, on encounters with Indians, Indian activities, and Indian supplies and weapons (ff. 185-1920); problems at San Saba and with establishing missions in that area. (S. Fiederlein, 3-20-87)