Discusses Ripperda's condition after ending his term in office. Urges that Ripperda be named brigadier in Nueva Viscaya. (M. Vasquez, March 1988)

Letter congratulating Bucareli for his appointment as Gran Cruz Bailio de la Orden de Malta. (M. Vasquez, January 1988)

Concerns funds needed for college in Chihuahua and cattle from property of college to be used for war against Apaches; complaint about mistreatment of Taraumares and Tepehuanes and description of them; discussion of provisions needed in Chihuahua and distribution of cattle and seeds; also discussion of distribution of land to Indians and detailed account of situation of haciendas de labor; mention of appointment of official to account for funds in Chihuahua and detailed investigation of these funds and book-keeping in notarized document, of its origins, management and destination. Discussion of formation of troop in Chihuahua. (M. Vasquez, may 1988)

Correspondence between Sonoran governor and virrey 1775, concerning civil and military administration. Missions reorganization. Transfer of government officials. Indian attacks and pursuit of Indians. Indian fugitives. Military promotions and cashier appointment. (J. Marroquin, August 1988)

Oficiales reales de Parral inform virrey of appointment of Mozo as teniente de tesorero after resignation of Lozano from this post. Attached is letter from viceregal office confirming Mozo's nomination. (J. H. Ochs ., June 1988)

Brief administrative reports deal with: Abuses of extraction of silver without assaying; actions taken against cardplayers who set bad example for others; collection of tribute and distribution of lands to Indians; provisions to California penninsula by caravan; fiscal status of collection of alcabala in province; murder of Gil de Berrave by Tiburones, detailed account in ff. 77-78 of incident; and report on what remained after house and mission property destroyed. Gallo to take over work of Gil with Seris. Discussion of executions of indians held responsible for Gil's murder and ways to prevent future uprisings. Death of gobernador Sastre reported; Azuela to take over his duties. (J. M. Johnson, February 1988)

(D. Uhlman, August 1988)

Tienda is ordered to command troop in Veracruz; Urrea assigned temporarily as gobernador and is instructed in conditions of area. Mention of operations against enemy Indians and completion of restoration of presidio. (J. Tapia, April, 1988)

(A. Tukey, July 1988)

Documents relating to promotions of military personnel in various areas of Provincias Internas. Treatment of junior officers by judicial authorities, wealthy persons in Provincias Internas. Orders by king and viceroy dealing with escaped black slaves from other foreign areas to be freed when they take refuge in Provincias Internas. Revocation of orders to suppress minor convents of order of mercy; collection of money for redemption of captives. (A. Dell'acqua, November 1987)