Climate

Discusses loss of horses and mules and improvement in climate. (D. Coates) (1980)

Cabello reports where the troops are, and of visitors from Santander. He also tells of the excessive rains that have made it impossible to send out patrols. (D. Coates) (1980)

Cabello outlines the patrol's movements using geographical names. Intent was to encounter Indians, but only abandoned camp sites and trails were found. Also tells of loss of horses and mules due to a violent Norte. (D. Coates) (1980)

Mentions that it has been very cold and that it has been snowing since November. Because of this, the horses have not been in good shape, and consequently the mail has been delayed. Letter from Nagchitoches not included. (R. Graham) (1980)

General report of la Bahia, including information on number of troops, families, cattle and properties belonging to each, location, climate, farming conditions, extent of surveyed land and prospects. (Bexar precis). Also mentions that there are no mines in area and discusses problem of securing water. Mentions that Carancaguases could easily cut-off water supply. (R. Graham) (1980)

Mentions that he has a dislocated arm and that it has been cold at Bexar. Briefly discusses political situation of cabildo and says that Manchaca is in charge of Bexar. Also mentions that he will take equipment from Bexar to la Bahia. (R. Graham) (1980)

(R. Davis) (1980)

Copies of letters of various people concerning frontier military affairs, including hard winter of 1784-85, during which much livestock died and many people became sick, shortages of supplies in San Buenaventura, theft of 225 presidial horses by Apaches, notice of Gila Apache alliance with Navajos of New Mexico (pg.27), account of Apache campaign involving Janos presidio (pg.29). Real hodge podge. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Regidor Galbes notes lack of seeds because of crop failures due to lack of rain during previous year. Requests shipment of maiz, harina to Villa de San Phelipe. States such provisions can be gathered from throughout Nueva Vizcaya at el Pasaje presidio and shipped to San Phelipe under guard. (T. Sheridan) (1977)

Conde de San Pedro de Alamos, Husband or Marquesa de San Miguel de Aguayo, desires to move wife's sheep to dry bed of Laguna San Pedro until rains arrive. Unfortunately, 15 man escort from Gallo presidio unsufficient to protect sheepherders, etc. from attacks of rebel Indians. Requests Indian auxiliaries from Rio de Nasas area for additional protection. Discusses grave dangers, hardships caused by Indian attacks in Parras area. (T. Sheridan) (1977)