Letter of recommendation from Ripperda for Mezieres covering his successful exploits against various enemy Indian groups. (T. Cederstrom, October 1986)

Coronel Josef Yrigollen, governor elect of province of Texas, falls sick in Mexico on his way to Texas to assume his post. Requests an advance on his salary to pay for his medical expenses. Government agrees. Several of his salary status are presented and several requests for repayment. Yrigollen never recovers from his illness and Dies in Veracruz. Latter part of document deals with settling his account and liquidating his estate. (T. Cederstrom, October 1986)

Budgets and Memorias (presidio financial reports) from all Alta California presidios elaborating supplies on hand, supplies needed by church and provisions to be imported from New Spain. Other documents list soldiers, including imbalidos and number in each rank. Changes in status are detailed for payrolls. D. Deeds (1977), (J. M. Johnson, November 1986).

Goycoechea repeats 1807 request in 1809 that marineros Gonzalez and Cisneros be allowed to retire with pension. Several copies of his request (relacion) included in Series. Information on military service of marineros. Two letters from Goycoechea to viceroy discussing matter (June 1, 1807 and August 23, 1809). Views of officials from real tribunal y Audiencia de la contadora de cuentas; discuss reglamentos of 1785 and 1772. (S. Fiederlein, 1-19-87)

Discussion of whether Alferez Lujan is entitled to a gratificacion de Mesa for when he traveled to San Blas to recover from illness. Various documents related to case reviewed. Testimony by Lujan and other officials. Papers giving Lujan permission to travel to Mexico from Arrillaga. pasaporte provided by Yturrigaray. (S. Fiederlein, 12-4-86)

Death of captain Rodriguez of California presidios noted and preparations made to transfer control to Ormaechea. Cost of making audit reported and funds requested. Brief discussion of state of Rodriguez' accounts. Ferrer requests payment for his conducting audit. (S. Fiederlein, 12-4-86)

(A. Tukey, June 1988)

Roncal requests discharge from second flying company of Nuevo Santander and transfer to Mexico due to injury received in military campaign. Virrey accedes to request; informs intendente of Potosi and ministros de real Caja of decision. (j.h ochs, may 1988)

Military reviews of first, third companias volantes de Nuevo Santander for first six months of 1796; diario de novedades of third compania volante covering same period. (J. H. Ochs, April 1988)

Salcedo writes virrey regarding disposition of military deserter Serbin de la Mora; monies owed by latter to regiment.