Orders seeking closure of borders on coast and inland from foreign invaders (ff. 40-44); receipts of tobacco (ff. 45-46); more notices of need to secure borders from barbarians, and notices of tranquility (ff. 47-48); question whether Flores has seen two boats (ff. 49); notice regarding sighting of boats (ff. 51); order to intercept pirate boats (ff. 52); sighting of boats passed on by Arredondo (ff. 53-54); Clavijo transferred to capital (ff. 55); more notices of tranquility on the frontier, aside from a few casualties noted (ff. 56-59); draft of Marching orders (ff.60); notice of death of Paysano (ff. 61). (p. Coyle may 1990)

Ff.408-409 Pardo complains of his abject poverty due to cessation or delay of salary. Ff.410-420 concern real Orden de 16 de Mayo de 1785 in reference to replacing older officers with Younger; includes several documents and copies of older documents about implementation of this act. Ff.421-422 Marcos anzajo requests release of his son from prison; crime is unclear, but apparently arrest was on suspicion. Ff.423-425 concern regulation of ships approaching Altamira to prevent contraband trade; mentions Bergantin and telegrafo ships. (A. Dean, December 1989)

Arredondo informs virrey of warning from Spanish Consul in new Orleans of imminent attack by Toledo from ships landing at rebel stronghold of Boquilla de Piedras. Makes request to Naval commanders of Cuba and Veracruz to send ships to patrol Texas coastline. (A. Tukey, October 1988)

Querque brings Series of letters by Trudeau and Laffitte to Arredondo. Concern rebel plans incite and equip Lipanes uprising in Coahuila to divert Spanish forces from rebel sea landings in Texas. Discusses problem of highway robbers operating from safe havens on U.s. Side of Sabinas. Captured letter by Laffitte relates rendezvous of Spanish rebels on Vacas islands to await transport to mainland, thus getting around proclamation by U.s.president prohibiting launching of attacks against New Spain from U.s. territory. Includes news received by Trudeau that all european powers have declared war on France. (A. Tukey, September 1988)

(A. Tukey, September 1988)

Correspondence between Salcedo and viceroy concerning rebel encampments along U.s.side of Sabinas River. Includes daily log by Toro of March along Texas coast searching for rebel meeting places. Testimony by local resident indicates that rebel bands have settled near Nacogdoches and mouth of Nechas River. Also includes precautions taken in Texas in light of reports from vice-consul in new Orleans of imminent pirate attacks against coastal settlements, with possible connections with rebels. (A. Tukey, September 1988)

Arredondo advises viceroy that coastguard ships from Veracruz have been deployed along Texas coast to prevent arms shipments to rebels. Petitions viceroy for funds for payment of synods, stipends to retirees, invalids, and widows, and procurement of arms and munitions to fight rebels. Also advises viceroy of talks with U.s. to prohibit rebel meetings in new Orleans and bribing of Indians to revolt against Spanish. (A. Tukey, September 1988)

Salcedo advises virrey of his concern over reports from Spanish minister of trade in Washington that 4000 american troops are being sent to new Orleans to observe British movements. Also includes correspondence between Salcedo and Wilkinson over trespassing of Pike expedition on Spanish territory and confiscation of american pirogue caught on Sabinas River. (A. Tukey, August 1988)

Salcedo argues for increase in troops and weaponry in Texas, Luisiana, and neighboring provinces to meet threat posed by U.s. Includes reports on number of troops and weapon inventory for presidios in region, as well as estimation of distances between presidios. Battle plan calls for transfer of troops by sea to Mississippi River. (A. Tukey, August 1988)

Series of concise letters between Bonavia and virrey covering search for pirates off California, granting of marriage licenses, triplication of official correspondence, and petition by Mum to receive title and salary of Cirujano mayor. (A. Tukey, August 1988)