Horses

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)

Ordering that on saints days (they are named) races not be held on the streets. He lists where they can take place. He lists the punishments that will be forth coming. (D. Coates) (1979)

Cabello discusses the armaments, horses and state of the troops, and recruits. Talks about distribution of food and payment to the soldiers. Tells account of battle with Lipanes by soldiers from Fuerte del Cibolo. Soldiers found dead. Expedition taken against Indians, encounters some, describes battle and recovery of weapons taken by Indians. Further discussion of events stemming from the above attack, reinforcement of Fuerte del Cibolo etc. (D. Coates) (1979)

A plan to make administration and accounting more precise and to cut down on embezzlement and waste. (D. Coates) (1979)

Documents concerning effect of reduction of horse allottment on Bexar, la Bahia presidios, including decrease in presidial mobility, defense. (D. Coates) (1979)

(D. Coates) (1979)

Concerns costs of maintaining calvary. Discusses reduction of allotment of horses to soldiers. (R. Graham) (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)

Cabello refutes claims by governor of Coahuila that Lipanes were involved in arms trade with Cocos and Mayeyes on the grounds that Lipanes would not venture past Guadalupe River because of fear of Comanches. Also discusses location of Cocos, Mayeyes, Vidais and Orcoquizas. Mentions that Comanches and Tancagues hunt cattle and buffalo between Colorado and Guadalupe rivers. (R. Graham) (1980)

Mentions that Lipanes have not recovered people taken prisoner or any stolen horses from Comanches. Also confirms two more Comanche attacks since December 1779. There is discussion that Lipanes are cowards and Comanches are valiant. (R. Graham) (1980)