Travel diaries written by Borica while conducting a military thru 1-18-1791; sends message to subdelegado ordering him to conduct visitas in his jurisdiction; population in Cienaga primarily Indian; condition of Bernardino and Cruz pueblos better than most he has visited; suspends visit to Ysabel due to cold Weather and snow; requests that Lagardo be present in Andres or Bachiniba because he wants to make use of his expertise on Indians; dispatches Garcia as teniente general to Cruz and Bernardino pueblos in order to conduct visitas; sends 4 men to Chihuahua with the visita records for a number of jurisdictions; visited Pueblo de Andres where he named the Indian Domingo Valles teniente general; due to cold Weather horses were not able to continue and had to request new horses and 20 men from Cordero in order to continue in March or April; due to delay relays message to subdelegados in Cosiguriachy prohibiting the suspension of services for the Indians so they won't be affected by his delay; includes in this last order missions run by Franciscans and secular ministers but not those running the missions in Guadalupanos who operate different orders; prohibited as well the pursuit of Indians escaped from missions; visits Pueblo of Nombre de Dios where he meets Cordero and Apache Indian captain Ojos Colorados and Turegoslan discussed the plan to attack the Rancheria of Manta Prieta put sargento Reyes in command of 30 men Charged with the attack; Pueblo of Nombre de Dios made up of two Indian groups Taraumares and ?; named Indian Espinosa teniente general of San Geronimo and gave him guidelines by which to govern; named Juan de Lamas (Indian) as teniente Coronel; letter introducing the diarios de comision from 1-19-1791 thru 2-4-1791; explains that depending on the severity of the cold Weather and the condition of the animals he may have to suspend temporarily the continuation of the visitas; he personally is suffering the effects of the cold Weather; had two Indians from Nombre de Dios and Cuebas pueblos resettled to their towns found on the hacienda de Dolores; gave permission to Indian Juan Nicolas and his family to remain settled in Tulimes despite an absence of twenty years; named teniente Coronel the Indian Andres Conchos de Santa Cruz put him in charge of Tulimes, San Pablo, and San Pedro, found Indian Joseph Cervantes with woman sent her away, found another Indian from Chubica named Antonio, notes how Indians were forced to work the lands of Bustamante instead of their own with the result that they experienced food shortages, also used Indians as cooks, water carriers, and sweepers in weekly rotations without pay and giving them only meals, Borica prohibits this from occurring again, names Berroteran as teniente general, notes abundance of corn in jurisdiction of Chihuahua, receives information from subdelegado of Batopilas on naming of Indian Jose Julian as teniente general de Navagame. (O. Velez, March 1989)

Concerns developments and difficulties with campaign ordered by virrey. Campaign to discover entry points through which enemies reach and terrorize Spanish haciendas. Placing troops at these areas will provide better defense. Vaamonde relates Zacatecas and local bishop is ill. Mentions tithes to be transferred to Potosi as per resolution of 1779. Virrey says these are not legitimate reasons for delay. Includes letter by Rivera describing hostilities, theft in Labradores. Rivera verifies Indian entry points and asks Vaamonde to require Medina to maintain a small patrol. Virrey says informe regarding campaign should be directed to Ugarte. Vaamonde begins campaign but is taken ill due to Weather. Includes letters verifing illness. Virrey sends Nava to command troops during Vaamonde's absence. (M. Dannemiller, December 1988)

Make, model and condition of weapons on hand. Costs of converting old fusiles to escopetas. Due to adverse effects of Vera Cruz climate on weapons stored there, all weapons sent from Spain to be stored at Perote. Number, condition, freight and other cost accounting of carabinas shipped to Arizpe, Chihuahua, Monterrey, Luisiana. Detailed cost accounting of refurbishing and conversion of fusiles to escopeta S.J. Higgins, March 1989)

Ships' log of Frigata San Juan y las Animas, recorded by Quimper, Mondofia; contains detailed navigation, Weather information for each day of 28-day voyage.

Series of documents concerning notice of arrival of Boticario but not Cirujano. Pardon given to contrabandists (notice only). Castaneda gets married. Indian Joseph recognizes mission. Notice of inspection of Indian Island given. Notice that people cannot marry without consent of parents or tutors given. Cueva gives notice that his son died during travel from Saltillo due to climatic hardships. Notice of bandos prohibiting export of moneda menuda from provincias de oriente to Spain. College established in Granada. Valdez and Savago request marriage licence. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Concern cedulas of invalid given to soldiers. Pensions given to widows and children of soldiers killed in campaign against Apaches and Lipanes. Cueva is promoted to lieutenant Colonel. Alderete is given cedula of invalid. Notice of vacancy for Alferez in Parras. Letters giving notice of prosecution of soldiers from Aguaverde. Castro notifies viceroy about deterioration of health due to intensive raining. Transfer of soldiers to San Cristobal. Letter about the Queen giving birth. Legal jurisdiction given over Nuevo Santander. Revision of archives and accounting records of outgoing governor is done due to inconsistencies on reported outlays made in war against Indians. Refund given to governor Castro for travel expenses. Corlier receives title of marquez. Maxent receives licence to travel to Valladolid. Series of letters confirming procedures for processing legal documentation are sent from viceroy's and governor's offices (authorizations of licences to travel, taxes, migration, marriages etc.). (M. Marroquin, March1989)

Logbooks concerning decision-taking meetings on ship san Carlos, el filipino leaded by Choquet. A number of decisions are being made in relation to coping with sea storms, ship repairs, and food acquisition.