Indians (Wars)

Mentions Comanche raids on livestock at Bexar, and a frutiless sally against the Carancaguazes. Includes listing of cavalry officials at Bexar. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Report that various Indian groups are meeting to formulate plans to attack the presidio. The Apaches (which he says is a generic name for the Lipanes), also plan to join the other Indians. Discusses various possible attacks, and the preparedness of the Spanish. (M. Bowman) (1953)

Makes brief reference to the reports. One concerned two soldiers that had died as a result of wounds inflicted by Indians. Other tell of campaigns against various Indian tribes. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Discusses the difficulties in pursuing the expedition against the Carancaguas. The primary difficulty is the lack of people knowledgeable in handling canoes. Much time is also spent in buliding them. (b. Bowman) (1980)

States that the death of the captain should aleviate the disturbances in the area. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Cabello discusses the visit of northern Indians who before reaching la Bahia, raided cattle belonging to Luis Mariano Menchaca. Also discusses the recent hostilities of the Lipanes towards the Taovayas, in which several Taovayas were killed. (M. Bowman) (1980)

States that the campaign against the Carancaguazes has been difficult. Mentions contents of letters received from the governor of Louisiana and the commander of Nachitos. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Mentions death of capitan Chino. (M. Bowman) (1980)

Outlines campaigns taken against enemy tribes. (D. Coates) (1980)

Also mentions el tecolote, a bad sign which when heard by Indians, they die. Dissuaded Indians from attacking the Lipanes. (D. Coates) (1980)