Military (Campaigns)

Ugalde, in order to justify his actions, explains to Flores that he had informemed Ugarte y Layola and Rengel of his campaign against the Mescaleros. Letter to Flores contains copies of oficios originally sent to Ugarte y Layola explaining purpose of campaign and logistics involved. Ugarte y Layola's response advocates the campaign. Copies of orders given to companias militares during campaign are also sent to Flores. Orders give detailed instructions to capitanes and comandantes presidiales as to what defensive and offensive actions should be taken in Ugalde's absence; breakdown of jobs and ranks, number of horses, ammunition caches, and rations. Detailed explanation of measures that should be taken in event of confrontation with hostile Indians. (L. Carrion, March 1988)

Documents relate capture of group of rebels which included killer of priest from bayoneca. Indian relates plans for future attack on Sobia. Governor details capture of group of Seris who follow capitan Marcos; governor's effort to keep them at presidio under peaceful living arrangement. Other documents relate more campaigns against other rebel groups who burned and sacked outposts and towns, desacrating church interiors. Attack on land surrounding mission San Xavier del Bac. Governor sends extra arms to help in campaigns. (A. Dell'acqua, October 1987)