Military Tactics

Reports from Flores de San Pedro, other officers, of beginning of reconquest of Naiarit. F.187 mentions giving orders to friendly Indians to draw most of Naiares from their pueblos because they were impeding departure of troops. F.194 discusses supplies, pay for 500 men, organization of campaign, reports of skirmishes. (A. Dean, February 1990)

Reports on readiness of local troops to join in reconquest of Naiarit, general preparations. F.175 is letter by Diaz attesting that he has cured several of Infanteria Espanola of fever, etc; they may now participate in reconquest. F.186 mentions killing, burial of Luna; letter is by Lauria, who apparently witnessed discovery of Luna's body. (A. Dean, February 1990)

Reports of appointment of Alcaldes to jurisdictions yet without. Military strength (manpower, arms, location) of various capitanes, Alcaldes summarized. F.161 mentions friendly Indians as soldiers in Infanteria Espanola, some killing their own compatriots to be friends of Spanish. (A. Dean, January 1990)

General reports from several jurisdictions discussing local military strength, defenses, Indian problems. Ff.103-104 are lists of soldiers, officers at Elteuli, Chalchiguites, Llanos de Tonala (also written Thlonala). F.106 mentions conscripting boys from pueblos. F.108 is letter from Herrera saying all Indians of Ocotan have gone, suggests military prevent those of Tinaraca from doing the same. (A. Dean, January 1990)

Mostly general reports of plans to deal with Indian attacks, often using friendly Indian auxiliaries; mention of missionaries involved in organizing defense efforts; more specific passages listed below. F.88-89 mentions need to melt down tin, lead from five presidios (no names) to cast bullets; mentions Spanish civilians left in presidio guarded by 20 Indian soldiers (vague). F.90 describes in detail carnage left by Indian attack in Barranca. F.91 mentions finding mutilated body of Luna. F.99 reports apprehension, questioning of five Naiarites, one of whom is Don Pedro, gobernador of Santissima Trinidad; goes on to describe round-up of Naiarites in Ocotan for protection, recruiting soldiers. (A. Dean, January 1990)

F.60 mentions Indian bow & arrow soldiers under command of Ybarra. Ff.60-61 describe non-violent encounters between groups of soldiers, armed Indians. F.62 Lubieriaga writes grovelling letter to comandante general asking why he is out of favor. Ff.63-64 Flores writes of threat of Indian attack on Jesus Maria; insufficient people, equipment for defense. F.65 Luberiaga suggests moving Jesus Maria to better site before all are killed. F.66 request for ammo; mentions gobernador Julian declaring that revolt at Tacualoya is put down. F.67 mentions an interpreter (no name) of Cora Alias Naiarit, tecualme, Mexicano, Castellano. Ff.67-87 are general, repetitive reports from missionaries, capitanes describing defense of towns in Nayarit; military assistance, escort of settlers. (A. Dean, January 1990)

F.9 vague, nearly illegible letter from Carillos concerning difficulty of maintaining order in Santa Rosa. Ff.10-17 are reports on threat of Tobozos in Nayarit; mentions friendly Indians serving as bow and arrow soldiers. Mentions Alcaldes appointed to various towns for protection. Discusses general tactics for defense. F.12 mentions that Tobozos are Borrados -- pock-marked. (A. Dean, January 1990)

Mostly very general letters discussing measures for security of Texas, Coahuila; tactics against Indians, insurgents; who will lead which campaign. A few reports of frays with Indians. (A. Dean, November 1989)

Copies of many documents from Texada to comandante general with general theme of need to keep military outposts well supplied, importance of securing frontier from Indians. Detailed descriptions of several Indian attacks given to stress danger. Ff. 277 mentions theft of children as well as horses. F.284 list of companies in Coahuila with numbers of men in each. Mentions revoking some passports. Mentions supplies needed, food, weapons, horses, etc. (A. Dean, November 1989)

Letters to Apodaca concerning general administration of troops for various movements, strategic planning. Perez given command of arms at Bahia. (A. Dean, November 1989)