Correspondence between Croix and viceroy regarding military appointments, state of troops in Sonora and Sinaloa provinces. After Indians settle, military helps with food and gifts from presidio's monies for short period of time. Desire of Croix to map entire Provincias Internas, also passports to different officers chosen by Croix to assist in running prov. Internas as well as a priest for his spiritual needs. Transportation of Croix family and baggage from Mexico to Durango. (A. Dell'acqua, March 1988)

Provincias internas documents regarding military and civil appointments including naming of de Anza as governor of New Mexico as Mendinueta renounces post. Direct order from king to send missionaries and troops to guard new missions in Yuman settlements along the Gila and Colorado rivers requested by capitan Palma. Also, orders issued by Croix for doctors to take care of persons wounded by attacks or accidents before calling justices. Forces requested to escort monies collected as taxes to Mexico City as new issuance of money is coined. (A. Dell'acqua, March 1988)

Documents relating to military and civilian life within orders by king to retain third of salary from Muniz to be sent to his wife in Spain. Appointments, transfers, and retirement of officers and personnel from compania volante de Sonora as king ordered its desolution. Help consisting of personnel and cattle sent to Californias. Request for garce's diary. (A. Dell'acqua, March 1988)

Various documents in correspondence to viceroy and comandante Croix regarding appointments of military personnel and other affairs. In forefront issues referring to battle of Estancia Becerra, where various soldiers lost their lives, visitador Galvez requests bonus for survivors and annuities for widows. A lengthy document regarding escape of slave from Luisiana in which Owner requests viceroy's help as officials of Pilar have set slave free and protect him. Letters in regard to establishment of presidio de Bahia to protect coast of Gulf against depredation of Attacapas. Also letters regarding transportation to Mexico City of Apache prisoners. (A. Dell'acqua, March 1988)

Documents relating to military appointments by Oconor, Galvez. Letter by king ordering viceroy to issue an annual stipend to wife of capitan Munoz. Also letter about escape of prisoner who had killed a soldier in Texas. (A. Dell'acqua, March 1988)

Documents from viceroy to all military and civilian authorities within Provincias Internas regarding appointment by king of Teodoro Francisco de Croix as comandante general de Provincias Internas requesting from all personnel their obedience to new appointee. (A. Dell'acqua, March 1988)

Letter from Croix requesting two thousand more troops to be able to pacify provincias. Croix deduces need of this many men from accounts of problems in provinces; from documents from presidio personnel and governors of provinces, also from letters written by civilians living in area. Viceroy denies request is excessive. (A. Dell'acqua, March 1988)

Documents relating to archives of area of Provincias Internas requested by Caballero de Croix new appointee of king to be comandante general. These documents include every aspect of life in such provinces going back many years. (A. Dell'acqua, March 1988)

Concerns replacements of military official in presidios; permit granted to soldier to be dismissed from service due to war injuries; petition of military Official, for presidio in San Bernardino, San Diego, Loreto and Monterrey; military official asks for his reinstatement; account of military official on duty in Provincias Internas; military official is assigned 500 pesos a year for honorary services defending Texas; Croix, gives notice of health improvement to viceroy, and thermal bath is prescribed for him; correspondence is requested to be sent via Guadalajara, which operates every two weeks. (j.m. Marroquin, October 1988)

Concerns military administration of Provincias Internas, such military official; permit given to accountant for one year to take care of personal business; notice of shipment of fire arms is given; passport given to government official; money refund is given to arm maker; appointment of sexton and mayordomo de fabrica; pardon is given to deserter, as part of general amnesty policy. Soldier seeks pardon from viceroy and asks to be sent to Sonora; convoy of dragones leave for Durango to relieve others; viceroy orders not to mistreat Indians; request is made for a chaplain. (j.m. Marroquin, October 1988)