Bernardo de Galvez writes about his thoughts on the Apache Indian War in New Spain and how the Apache population has positive and negative qualities during a time of war. The accountability that is remarked on their natural way of being is mostly positive, with explanation of their violence towards Spaniards. He discusses their use of weapons in a time of war and their militant strategy as superior to that of the Spanish military. He mentions the strengths and weaknesses of the Conchos, Taragaumares, Tepeguales, Norteños, Cholomes, Sumas, Yaquis, Pimas, and Opatas tribes.