Indians (Intertribal Relations)

Acknowledgement of receipt of a royal order - a declaration of the consejo de Regencia de Espana E yndias concerning those persons who are to participate in the elections of representatives of the Spanish dominions of America and Asia. And, notice to the comandante general, about four Apaches from San Elceario, to act as guides for the troops in the campaigns against the enemy Faraones and Mescaleros. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Letter regarding the projected campaign against the Apaches Faraones and Mescaleros, of the Spaniards and their Comanche allies - tactical arrangements of troops, etc. And regarding an order of last March 21, on the naming of a protector partidiario for the aid and defense of the Indians of the pueblos of the province - pointing out the urgency of such a nomination. Also, lists of categories of the men who are to go on the above mentioned campaign. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Concerning a projected campaign against the Apaches, the Comanche generals, with some of their retinue, have arrived to consult with the Spaniards. The Comanches expect gifts, and the governor proposes to let them have any horses they may capture from the Apaches. The governor considers the eventuality of problems involving the Anglo-Americans which would require an abandoning of the campaign, to attend to the security of the province, which security merits primary attention. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

Letter concerning an impending attack by the Comanches who had been assembling in the Sierra de Jumanes, against the Apaches Faraones and Mescaleros in Sacramento. The governor considers the strategic pros and cons of the impending campaign, and makes reference to nations of the north and Anglo-Americans as having some influence in the matter. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

On their way to a buffalo hunt, a group fo some 600 Yutas, together with a group of Xicarillas are attacked by a party of Comanches, Caiguas and cuampees. The Yuta general, Mano Mocha, who is friendly to the Spaniards, is killed. The governor considers this a serious loss in regard to the maintenance of peace among the Yutas, and makes proposals for finding another Senior yutan, friendly to the Spaniards, to take the place of the defunct general Mocha. (Lloyd Kendall) (1980)

(R Davis) (1981)