Order to Loyola, Ugarte, intendientes of Arizpe, Durango, Potosi and real tribunal de cuentos that soldiers be reimbursed for arms, equipment and mounts lost in battle; 8 peso monthly pension to mothers, widows (Cardenas, Xaramillo) of soldiers killed in battle. Correspondence between Flores, Belaunzaran and Hernandez de Alva re transfer Indian women suffering from escorbuto (scurvy) from Casa de Recogidas to Hospital de naturales. Discusses number infected, measures taken to stem spread, costs. (J. Higgins, March 1989)

Numeros 5-7 are collection of unrelated letters, Memorias, etc, dealing with military issues and often incompletely presented; in 5 and 6 (each one folio in length), complaints lodged against certain individuals; numero 7 includes soldier's request for invalid status, 'noticias' from Alferez concerning company accounts, poor condition of roads, other vague issues, also discussion of military widow's investments; numero 8 (Approximately folios 308-345) includes discussion of payment of salaries, other expenses, owed to captain Saint Maxent, as well as whether 'ajuste' of his salary merited; king orders payment and 'ajuste.' (L. Kerr, August 1989)

Includes two informes in which gobernador describes to virrey chronological unfolding of Series of attacks by Aracates, Mesquites, others, on rancherias and villages of Sierra; number and location of Indians, 'pobladores,' soldiers killed given, as well as numbers of mules, horses stolen; 150 soldiers and 15 Indian auxiliaries to scour Sierra 'hasta no dejar indio en ella'; battles continue; 'piquete' of 15 soldiers captures 4 Indian men, Indian woman, child, who claim to be peaceful, escape after led to Soto la Marina; days earlier 2 unarmed 'vaqueros' killed, horses taken. In second letter, gobernador mountain pass in order to block Indians' retreat; plan somewhat effective, as more Indians killed, 'collera' of 38 taken to San Luis Potosi; supposedly peaceful Mesquites and mulatos apparently responsible for the large and Volatile Indian gathering in Sierra, also for death of pastor and several horse thefts. With Indians run out of Sierra, gobernador feels time right to begin construction of road into area. Argues also that some villages repeatedly attacked by Apaches because residents do not know how to respond or defend selves; solution lies in uniting 'pobladores', teaching them how to protect family and possessions, then fighting 'con Teson.' (L. Kerr, June 1989)

Series of documents concerning prosecution of several Indian leaders who are accused of inducing other Indians to rebel against Spaniards. Document give details of the kind of crimes the Indians are accused of I.e. killing some Spaniards and stealing. Indians are put in jail and interrogated but later released (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Concerns Series of letters dealing with military administration such as military official being transferred to Guadalaxara. Chart showing service record of Vaamonde y Villamil (allusion made to guerra Britanica in Goatemala). Service record of Alsubide is given and shows his military activities and education. Document shows other military officials seeking to fill vacancy left by Santianez. Military post left vacant in Nuevo Reyno de Leon. Document shows military actions against Indians in Tucson and Sonora desert (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Documents concerning military affairs. Cantun petitions for retirement for himself and other invalids retained in second company, citing long record of suffering in service of military. Table showing number of soldiers and officers in prison, infirmary, civil duty, and campaigns during July, 1796. (A. Dean, February 1989)

Concerns appointment of Castro as governor of Provincias Internas de oriente. Castro petitions permit to travel and take care of personal business. Index of letters about civil and military administration, indexes contain brief descriptions of duties carried out in Provincias Internas de oriente, I.e. licences, campaigns, appointments, Indian affairs, military supplies, horse stealing, travels etc. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Series of documents dealing with review of accounting records and archives left by Riperda during his administration. Valdez is recommended by Castro as Alferez de Monclova for his long experience in war against Indians. Letter discussing pensions for widows of soldiers killed in campaigns. Villegas got killed in campaign against Lipanes. Nunez widow asks for pension to support her children. Gutierrez de la Cueva asks for degree of Colonel. Alba is appointed to presidio of Rio Grande. Cedula de Invalidos granted to soldiers from Nuevo Santander. Cedula de invalido granted to Alderete. Notices of control de Alcabalas given. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Concerns Series of documents dealing with military appointments in various presidios. Trevino recommended as alferes, military record given but Alvarez is appointed instead. Maxent go to Valladolid. Baquera requests a job because his pension isn't enough to support family. Prosecution against Puga and Mugier. Warrant for the arrest of Foremocha issued. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Concerns soldier requesting status of invalido after loosing genitals in fight against Indians, doctor certifies injury and inability to continue fighting. Trevino is suggested for post of Alferez in Lampasos. Bustamante y Berroteran requests promotion to Colonel. Military official requests permission to go to Mexico to take care of personal business. Berroteran solicits promotion for his contribution in exterminating cucuyomes. Documents continue process of selecting Alferez for presidio of Parras. Qualities of every prospect for position are mentioned in process of selecting Alferez. Military official requests licence to marry. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)