Concerns petitions made by military officials for granting of status of poblador invalido for a retired soldier as recognition for his service to crown.

Correspondence between junta de Marina de San Blas and Mexico concepcion, which was damaged by a hurricane while returning from the dark and rainy port of Nutka. (J. H. Ochs, July 1988)

Hijosa, comisario de San Blas applies to virrey to determine if surgeons of departamento are subject to civil authority (comisario), or to military authority (comandante). Virrey determines that these medicos are under military authority when at sea, and under civilian authority when on land. Also included are documents concerning altercation between teniente Melendez and Ferron, surgeon at San Blas. Also, Hijosa requests that virrey reprimand Pava and Maldonado for their refusal to attend medical consult at San Blas.

Carcaba is to continue to supply presidios and missions of Baja California for 1795 and 1796; military salaries discussed in of soldiers, officers, artisans and artisans' wives on payroll; Borica requests estimates for prospective supplies needed by presidios for 1796. (D. J. McClelland, April. 1988)

Laso de Vega tried and convicted for misappropriation of funds and irresponsible handling of food supplies; punishment includes imprisonment, sale of house and belongings, and discharge from real servicio. (D. J. McClelland, April. 1988)

Borica recounts to virrey incident of death of Christian Indian woman at hands of non-christian Indians; mentions long-term implications of allowing such excesses to get out of hand. (D. J. McClelland, March 1988)

King reaffirms stipend support missionaries Sinaloa, Tarahumara area. Charges presidios to insure priests received money, render other necessary assistance. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

After reviewing the reasons that a monopoly in missionary efforts among the Tarahumar and Tepehuan was given to the Jesuit order, the military governor of Nueva Viscaya renews the pledges and orders his subordinates to cooperate fully with the Jesuit fathers. (D. Deeds) (1977)

A report and summary of the military's inital efforts in conjunction with Jesuits padres, to pacify the Tepehuan and Tepaque tribes. Describes certain difficulties in coordination and strategy. (D. Deeds) (1976)

Report by captain Joseph Barrotheran of Indian attacks by alliance of Pima and Apaches and lack of community support during campaign. Document in support of retaining Chihuhua presidios. (R. Davis) (1979)