Contents related thematically to previous expediente. Concern Ugalde's order of 7-3-89 appointing 'alcalde mayor' Varela Bermudez to position of 'capitan a Guerra,' per regulation cited in Ugalde's argument. Officers of dragones provinciales oppose order fearing loss of military, political autonomy, Argue violation of 'ordenanza de las milicias de Espana de 1767' which ensures Milicia same rights as regular army. Officers inform Ugalde of sentiments while latter conducting campaign against Indians of northern Riogrande region; Ugalde incredulous, angered by 'la Mas enorme insubordinacion' of authors. Governor suspends officers per Ugalde's request; Varela installed, alferes given charge of 'cuerpo de milicias.' virrey supercedes governor, reinstates officers, permits Varela to become 'capitan a guerra' in name only, minus usual attendant privileges. (following sequence somewhat related) (L. Kerr, March 1989)