Index of letters 11-12, all of which talk of administrative matters; index of letters 15-18, includes #15 which relates the extension of four months given to the leave of the royal tithe accountant, 16 involves the issue of contraband, 17 speaks of drinks prohibited by royal order, 18 talks of weapons that have become unusable; index of letters 23-25, includes letter #23 which acknowledges the receipt of a royal order. (O. Velez, November 1988)

Letter recommending Barcia for merit for stopping illicit trade. Concerns regulations on sale of frontier land. Taxes on tobacco. Distribution of arms to towns most prone to Indian attacks. Describes events of Indian war. Two reports describing firsthand, in great detail, events of two small battles between Indians and soldiers. (A. Dean, January 1989)

Concerns ratification for de la Bodega y Quadra, Quiroz and Hezeta continue in departamento de la Havana. It is said that during the war no expeditions will be made. Concerns petition of soldiers to take care of wood which is said has been stolen from San Blas. Because of having been found doing illegal commerce around coast of Guachinango and tuxpam, Rubert, blarre, and others are sentenced to work for three years in departamento de San Blas. Concerns notification to Arteaga by which he is given permission to travel to Ahualulco. Concerns de la Bodega y Quadra to give up the comandancia of departamento de San Blas to virreynato (it is likely that he is going to be replaced by Arteaga (See folios 561-580). Concerns Arteaga's petition to become captain of fragata; and response approving the petition. Concerns arrival and departures of ship la Goleta. (R. Gomez, may 1989)

Discusses friendship and peace with indios del Norte. Promises to cut correspondence with Mezieres and subordinate to Oconor. Mentions insults by Comanches and emphasizes preventing French from entering Ripperda's territories. (M. Vasquez, March 1988)

Gutierrez Castillo, corregidor de Chihuahua is carrying out viceregal order forbidding black market importation into Nueva Vizcaya of saltpeter, blackpowder, other goods controlled by royal monopoly. Attached is copy of royal order regarding this matter, plus Gutierrez' auto. (J. H. Ochs, June 1988)

Documents between Belena an viceroy regarding various issues in provinces of Sinaloa and Sonora of which inspecting of mines to control usage of gunpowder was primary issue. Also, establishment of official selling of gunpowder, tobacco and playing cards was achieved. Belena also established site for a Caja Marca due to discovery of gold in Sinaloa to assure royal fifth and usage of this monies to pay for expedition to California by visitador Galvez, purchasing and transportation of corn for presidios and families being established in such presidios. Also, documents regarding attacks by Pimas to towns and ranches, Belena gathers a small army to punish perpetrators. Curious documents regarding expedition to California of French scientists to study the Passage of venus and the sun (eclipse?). (A. Dell'acqua, may 1988)

Expediente, accompanied by cover sheet, concerning commerce mention of abuses of commerce by Spaniards; commerce in contraband items with prohibited Indian groups; unauthorized dealings with Indians; need for trade with Comanches, Navajos, and Yutas; use of commerce to solidify treaties and maintain peace; establishment of rules to regulate commerce; policies regarding commerce of past governors; discussion of several know illegal traders; mention of support of this trade by fray Sebastian Anton; lack of complete trust in Navajos; continuing warfare with Apaches Gilenos; commerce in stolen goods; arrangements for trade fairs to be held at pueblos; orders from Ugarte to Anza regarding these situations, and Anza's response to these orders; methods of establishing laws regarding crimes of homicide, robbery, rape, and adultery; mention of Indian grievances regarding commerce; arrangements made with Yutas for return of stolen horses; and use of passports to maintain orderly commerce. (W. Copas, may 1988)

Solicitude of promotions for Canuelas and Vidal de Lorca to capitancies granted by viceroy; includes service records of 3 candidates for Santa Fe capitancy. Relaciones on capitans seeking capitancy of Cerrogordo and why not given first place. Service records of candidates for capitancy of 3a compania volante; Rengel selected. Arillaga's requests capitancy of Tucson; relacion on candidates service records; Zuniga is given capitancy of Tucson. Delgado requests retirement; escalande requests retirement and his service record included; Ortega and Gonzales granted retirement request. Concerns patent (patente de capitan) of Vinuega; vandos on pardon to smugglers of illegal liquor; expediente on Monte Pio de ministros. (L. L. Woodward, July 1988)

Requests for retirement and official salary for Villasenor and Tranga accompanied by their service records. Nava receives order about arrival of officials and salary abonos. Nava sends service records of cadets, sargents, and officials of Sonora and Nueva Mexico to viceroy. Nava conforms to order giving predecessor copies of relaciones on officials of his jurisdiction. Viceroy approves salary increase and double rations for subordinate California officials. Guizarnotegui given contract to provision Nuevo Viscaya and Nueva Mexico troops. Fernando de la Concha receives Coronel de infantria command. Nava to publish vando on increases of Alcabala. Brena given post of captain. Diaz Salorzano and Marinelarena given commands in Principe; Tovar given Principe capitancy. Concerns regulations for treatment to invalids. Diaz de Solorzano given leave to heal from accident. Commanders asked to declare to inquisition their Fueros militares. Concerns licence given to arimiga to build chapel in Rancho del oro. Carcabas given office of Abilitado general in California. Publication of vandos on contraband. (L. L. Woodward, July 1988)

Documents deal with verbal attack of Ugalde on Sanches Navarro. Eyewitness testimonies of this event are included. Mention of Ugalde's bad attitude and criticisms toward the church. Sanches accused of being lazy, a hidden merchant, etc. Ugalde prohibits transfer of grains, cattle, and horses belonging to church out of province without his permission. Investigation is closed because Ugalde is no longer governor of Coahuila. (J. Tapia, March, 1988)