Correspondence between virrey and gobernador concerning various promotion in military status; Velasco's comments on tranquility of province, abundance in corn and cattle found during 'visita general,' whose purpose was to nominate two towns as 'capitulares'; explanation that serious illness following 'visita' delayed further communication; responses by virrey about receipt of documents and letters, including those concerning Munoz y Villavicencio's conduct in office; grants Velasco permission to recuperate in Monte-Rey, discusses his successor. (L. Kerr, December 1988)

Decision made not to split presidio forces in order to defend against Indians. Mendinueta relates two major hostile encounters in which Spanish forces destroy rancherias, tiendas and take Indian captives. Mendinueta requests horses and guns for war effort. Mentions possibility of using vecinos in war. Request for arms, horses granted on condition that distribution list of horses is submitted to virrey. Relation of Indian thefts, murders. Brief notes concerning absence of pelicans; prohibition of certain drinks. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Mendinueta recounts Indian thefts, kidnappings, murders. Mentions Cumanche ambivalence in village commerce and war. explains drought and winter has killed horses. Bucareli expresses sympathy for depredations but declares faith in Mendinueta's ability to control Indians through zeal and prudence. (S. Gibbs, September 1987)

Mendinueta recounts numerous Indian hostilities of 1770 over large area. Mentions that Apaches fight with guns taken from victims. Relates restlessness of vecinos; describes Spanish -vecino relation as one of hatred in peace as well as war. Reports Cumanche offer of peace but admits suspicions of sincerity of Cumanche proposal. (S. Gibbs, August 1987)

(S. Gibbs, August 1987)

Mendinueta expresses regret that he has not completed inspection orders from inspection of 1769 because of preoccupation with Cumanche hostilities. Recounts Cumanche murders and kidnappings and Apache thefts over large area. Croix grants Mendinueta some freedom to use his own discretion in dealing with Indians. (S. Gibbs, August 1987)

(D. Marksz, July 1987)

Mention of Castro's inspection of troops, his going to Bahia and doings there in relation to gunpowder store. Discussion of complaint signed by inhabitants of Bexar regarding their rights to unbranded cattle. Sierra Gorda told to follow previously given orders in Bexar and letter announcing his arrival there. Discussion of excesses and lack of obedience of mayor Amador in relation to prisoner Travieso. Order not to pay pension of Monte Pio. Mention of order to publish admission or abdication of titles of Castilla. Mention of Queen's giving birth to child. Acknowledgement of receipt of letters from Munoz by Gigedo. (M. Vasquez, April 1988).

Mention of Urava as being recognized comandante general of military matters in the four eastern provinces and of Coronel Castro as being named comandante general of eastern provinces and sub-inspector of its troops. Castro is employed under same terms as his predecessor and is to be responsible for political matters. Mention of information to aid Santa Maria in appointments for juzgados of prohibited beverages. Discusses recognition of Pedro the Lexena as count of Lexena. Discussion of captive Chaves going to visit relatives. royal pardon to smugglers extending it in favor of prohibited beverages. Discussion of results of letter of complaint related to unbranded cattle. (M. Vasquez, April 1988)

Discusses Carancahuases and Comanche raids on presidios of Zivolo and Bahia. Description of their pursuit by Ripperda. Complains about lack of cooperation from civil authorities in the persecution and punishment of these Indians. (M. Vasquez, February 1988)