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)

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)

Series of documents dealing with military jurisdiction over provincias de oriente. Decrees establishing policy for foreign fishing ships from England because of good existing relations. Contraband is prohibited regardless of nationality of ships. Permit given to military official. Receipt for given licence is requested. Series of letters dealing with vacancy in compania presidial del Espiritu Santo. Soldiers abusing their right to have a weapon should be Charged the weapon's cost. Appointments of military officials in Saltillo, Monclova and Parral. Marriage licence given to Echegaray. Reimbursement of money given to Castro for transportation costs. Castaneda appointed as Alferez of Bavia. Bujanos appointed as Alferez. Money given to widow of military official. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Series of documents dealing with expeditions and campaigns in Indian's territory; Castro gives notice to viceroy of his suffering from a scab on his leg; review of prospects for position of Alferez de Aguaverde is made; leme is suggested as the best candidate to position of Alferez because of his experience in war and seniority in the army. (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Series of documents dealing with refund to Murgier; prosecution of Puga and Murgier for killing Indians in cold blood; judges chosen for military court; sentencing of Puga and Murgier; Series of testimonies from soldiers implicating Puga for the killing of five Indians in cold blood; defense is made arguing that testimonies are a total fabrication from witnesses against defendants; Perez and Olazaran are punished for abuses of authority; allegation that Munoz disliked the defendants so he went ahead and prosecuted them; documents speaking of corruption of government officials; defendors Argue that prosecutors don't count good things Murgier did for provinces and Indians pacification; defense of Puga made against allegations that he killed Indians by his own choice and not under orders of Murgier (M. Marroquin, March 1989)

Grimarest informs viceroy of numerous Apache raids in Banamichi, Bacoachi, Cocospera, and Santa Cruz; Apaches kill people and steal horses and cattle in raids. He states that foot Opata auxiliaries are better in combating Apaches than mounted soldiers but that Former are few in numbers. He requests more soldiers. Viceroy responds that expenses for maintaining military personnel is high, and that it is not possible to increase number of soldiers. (J. Tapia, October, 1987)

Series of documents concerning the formation of militias in Colotlan and surroundings in order to reduce hostile Indians, Sorrachaga and Vivanco are appointed commanders of military posts in Bolanos. Title of Colonel is requested for both. Indian auxiliaries refuse leadership of Larrumbe threats of rebellion is feared. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Series of administrative documents dealing with appointment of military commanders for Bolanos and other companies. Political jurisdictions between military areas defined. Vivanco appointed as commander of Bolanos. Document makes references to how south american countries were ransacked by Englishmen and portuguese people looking for raw material for paper. Surrochaga is appointed commander of Bolanos. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Concerns Series of documents dealing with organization of militia in Nayarit, Bolanos and Colotlan to protect mines, presidios and cargo. Arrangements are made to bring weapons from Spain. Administrative personnel being selected. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)

Concerns Series of autos and reports about need to create a militia force in Nayarit and vicinities to protect Spanish assets and mines produce to Spain. Military officials report hostile Indians in the area to justify request. Document contains strategies for logistic organization of militia forces I.e., giving some auxiliaries Lanzas and others fire arms shipped from Spain through Veracruz. (M. Marroquin, August 1989)